Sale of Alcohol to Minors
The Ridgefield Police Department opened an investigation after learning that minors were possibly being served at the Tiger’s Den Sports Bar & Grill located on Catoonah St. With the assistance of the Wilton Police Department Detective Division, the Ridgefield Police Department set up an undercover detail on the evening of July 23, 2015.
The investigation revealed that minors were being served alcoholic beverages inside of the business by the owner/bartender Joseph Attonito. Plain clothes officers were inside of the establishment observing the individuals during this time. Mr. Attonito was charged with five felony counts of Sale of Alcohol to a Minor. Five minors were issued infractions for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. The State Liquor Commission was notified about the incident.