96 busted for underage drinking

DE PERE — A police raid that cited 96 people for underage drinking at a De Pere tavern last weekend likely will mean trouble for both patrons and the proprietor.

The Blu, 363 Main Ave., a popular spot for St. Norbert College students, could have its liquor license yanked. The college, meanwhile, said any students found to have been cited will face measures on campus.

Dennis Gladwell, De Pere police crime prevention coordinator, said police routinely conduct compliance checks to ensure that bartenders and taverns are checking for underage people.