2 Busted In State Liquor Authority Compliance Check On North Fork: Police

NORTH FORK, NY — Two clerks were cited during an underage drinking sweep on the North Fork Wednesday, police said.

According to Southold Town police, members of the Southold Town Police Department conducted New York State Liquor Authority compliance checks at various establishments throughout town.

The compliance checks utilized underage individuals who attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages under the direct supervision of police officers, officials said.

During the compliance checks, a clerk at the 7-Eleven located on Main Road in Cutchogue was found to be in violation after allegedly selling an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21, police said. The clerk was charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child and issued an appearance ticket, police said.

Additionally, an employee at Greenport Mini Mart, located on Front Street, was found to be in violation after selling an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21; he was also charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child and issued an appearance ticket, police said.

T he following locations were checked and found to be in compliance:
Gulf Station - Mattituck
Circle M Beverage – Laurel
7-Eleven Mattituck – Mattituck
NOFO Beer and Smoke Shop – Mattituck
Handy Pantry – Mattituck
BP Station – Mattituck
Valero Station – Cutchogue
Citgo gas station – Cutchogue
Showcase Wine and Liquors – Southold
Gulf gas station – Southold
Gulf gas station - Southold
Southold 7-11 – Southold
Greenport 7-11 – Greenport
Layah Convenience Store – Greenport
Mr. Roberts Convenience Store – Greenport
Spanos Gas Station – Greenport
Valise – Mattituck

"The Southold Town Police Department reminds all businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages of their responsibility to verify the age of purchasers and comply with all applicable laws," officials said.