Trio Charged With Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors: Police

TOWN OF SMITHTOWN, NY - Three people were arrested for selling e-liquid nicotine to minors at businesses in the Town of Smithtown during an investigation on Wednesday, according to Suffolk Police.

In response to community complaints, officers conducted an investigation into the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors at 12 businesses.

According to police, as a result the following people were arrested:

• Ahmed Chattha, 45, of Smithtown, employed at 50% Off Cards on 975 West Jericho Turnpike in Commack was charged with second degree unlawfully dealing with a child.
• Malik McFadden, 27, of Middle Island, employed at Long Island Artisan Wine and Spirits on 1171 Jericho Turnpike in Commack was charged with first degree unlawfully dealing with a child.
• Steven Bannon, 62, employed at Grape Culture Wines and Liquors on 248 Lake Avenue in St. James was charged with first degree unlawfully dealing with a child.

All three were issued field appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

The following businesses complied, and refused the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors:

• Cards Gifts & Lotto on 22 Motor Parkway in Commack
• Vanderbilt Fine Wines & Spirits on 42 Motor Parkway in Commack
• Long Island Cork & Bottle on 213 Commack Road in Commack
• Card Smart on 18 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack
• Commack Beverages on 2055 Jericho Turnpike in Commack
• Wine & Liquor on 214 Jericho Turnpike in Commack
• Northgate Cards on 1139 Jericho Turnpike in Commack
• Food Beer & Smoke Shop on 863 West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown
• Shell Gas on 1331 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge

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