February 1, 1932, Waterbury, Connecticut – In a brazen raid over the weekend, the emergency squad descended upon an alleged speakeasy at 40 Bank Street, owned and operated by 69-year-old Charles Spinks of 103 James Street. The resulting seizure of a large quantity of beer and moonshine led to Spinks’ arrest and a hefty fine of $100 and costs. The raid, the second of its kind in the week, aimed to curb the flow of high-powered bootlegged beer in the city.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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