Street vendor arrested after alleged illegal alcohol sales at Lake Merritt

(BCN) — A Union City woman was arrested after allegedly selling alcohol without permits at Lake Merritt following a monthlong investigation by the Oakland Police Department and the city’s Economic & Workforce Development Department.

Police said officers first contacted the woman on June 19 after investigating reports of an unlicensed mobile alcohol vendor at 599 El Embarcadero.

Authorities said they seized alcohol, warned her that she lacked the required state and local permits, and advised her that continuing to operate would be unlawful…

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