Ralph J. Benart, who told the police he was a student at George Washington University Medical School, was arrested at 1227 15th street northwest last night by prohibition agents and members of the police vice squad on charges of illegal possession and sale of intoxicating liquor.
Ten women and five men were reported discovered by the raiders in Benart’s home when the police seized two and one-half cases of what was described as Dawson Scotch whisky, valued at $300. The raid was conducted by Sergt. McQuade of the vice squad and Agents Fowler, Ruby and Packard of the prohibition enforcement forces. Benart was released on $2,500 bond.
The Evening Star, Washington, DC, April 1, 1923
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