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Bainbridge Today
By the People, for the People
A1 Smoke Shop Lease Terminated Amid Criminal Probe
Bainbridge Township business shuttered after allegations of drug trafficking and illegal nicotine sales to minors.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A1 Smoke Shop in Bainbridge Township, Ohio has officially closed after its lease was terminated on January 27th, though a criminal investigation into the business remains ongoing. The shop was shut down in November 2025 following allegations of drug trafficking and the illegal distribution of alternative nicotine products to minors.
Why it matters
The closure of A1 Smoke Shop highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to crack down on illicit activities at businesses, especially those accused of selling controlled substances and age-restricted products to underage customers. This case reflects broader concerns about the proliferation of vaping and the need for stricter regulation and enforcement around alternative nicotine products.
The details
According to Geauga County Court of Common Pleas records, A1 Smoke Shop received a total of 10 complaints from the Geauga County Sheriff's Office and Bainbridge Police Department related to the alleged sale of marijuana and alternative nicotine products to minors between November 1, 2023 and November 14, 2025. The business was subsequently shut down in November 2025 following these allegations.
- A1 Smoke Shop's lease was terminated on January 27, 2026.
- The shop was shut down in November 2025 following allegations of drug trafficking and illegal nicotine sales to minors.
The players
A1 Smoke Shop
A retail business in Bainbridge Township, Ohio that was accused of drug trafficking and illegally selling alternative nicotine products to minors.
Geauga County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that filed 10 complaints against A1 Smoke Shop related to the alleged sale of marijuana and alternative nicotine products to minors.
Bainbridge Police Department
The local police department that filed 10 complaints against A1 Smoke Shop related to the alleged sale of marijuana and alternative nicotine products to minors.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in regulating businesses that may be engaging in illicit activities, especially the sale of controlled substances and age-restricted products to minors. It underscores the need for vigilant monitoring and enforcement by local authorities to protect public safety.
