Police: Cutchogue Man Arrested During Underage Drinker Enforcement Operation

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A Cutchogue man was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during an underage drinker enforcement operation in the Town of Southold on Wednesday, according to State Police.

During the operation, one retail establishment was cited for selling alcoholic beverages to an undercover State Police operative, police said.

Louis J. Genovese, 62, a clerk at At Your Service Beverage in Mattituck was arrested and charged with unlawful dealing with a child and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage.

He was issued appearance tickets returnable to Southold Town Justice Court at a later date.

The following 12 establishments were also checked and were found to be in compliance, police said:

• Empire Gas Mini Mart, Laurel
• 7-Eleven, Mattituck
• Vintage Wines, Mattituck
• La Tienda, Mattituck
• The Handy Pantry, Mattituck
• Shields Fine Wine and Spirits, Mattituck
• BP Gas Mart, Mattituck
• Valero Food Mart, Cutchogue
• 7-Eleven, Cutchogue
• Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue
• Citgo Gas Mart, Cutchogue
• Empire Gas Royal Mini Mart, Southold

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