In a town full of people who are just under the legal drinking age, there is a long tradition of fake ID.

Chronology

  • 2010 AnnArbor.com. Two UM students, one MSU student arrested in federal probe of fake IDs.
  • 2004 Michigan Daily. City hikes penalties for fake ID; "A new policy for minors caught with false identification allows no room for mistakes after a first offense"
  • Jan 2003 Michigan Daily. "Village Corner prides itself as being one of the toughest places to beat at the University. Someone trying to purchase alcohol using a fake ID is certain to think twice once they get a glimpse of the famed wall of shame - the back wall that is adorned with a multitude of fake IDs, conveniently located next to the vodka and whiskey. In fact, the store is so good at detecting a phony that is does not have enough room to display the bogus IDs."
  • 2003 Michigan Daily. "If you are fortunate enough to have an older sibling, the process is simple. You can either use their ID, or visit the DMV and claim that you lost your license."
  • 2000 Michigan Daily. "A lot of people can make good fake IDs with technology, but they can't laminate as well," said Jody Thompson, owner of Mitch's Place. References Project Spotlight, an AAPD project to reduce fake IDs.
  • April 1999 Michigan Daily. "The Ann Arbor Police Department is scheduled to begin the second phase of Project Spotlight next week, a program that targets false identification and underage drinking local restaurants and bars, AAPD Lt. Mike Zennick said."
  • January 1999 Michigan Daily. The raid Friday was a search "for canceled checks and paperwork showing it was a planned event where people under 21 would be at the party." Police seized numerous copies of false identification and computer equipment likely used to create IDs. "They retrieved items of evidentiary value. A lot of people had fake IDs - there were people with multiple (false) identifications."
  • June 6, 1986 Michigan Daily. "What they need is a law that does something to the kids that's trying to buy," said Dennis Tice, manager of Tices Liquor on State Street.
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