Andrew David Bambenek

On October 16, 2025, Officer R. Olson and Officer J. Johnson were conducting alcohol and tobacco compliance checks for businesses within the City of Coon Rapids, Anoka County, Minnesota. These checks were conducted as required for businesses that sell tobacco and/or alcohol products. Officers sent an 18 year old male into Wiser Choice Liquor, located at [ADDRESS REDACTED] N. W., in the City of Coon Rapids. A short time later, the male exited the store with a pack of Marlboro cigarettes and a pack of Twisted Tea, which contained alcohol.

Officers made contact with the store employee that sold the products to the underage male and identified him as Andrew David Bambenek, [DOB REDACTED], the defendant herein. Defendant admitted that he did not check the under age male's identification. Defendant advised that he had received training on checking identification.