Crime & Safety

Police: Greenport Clerk Arrested For Selling Alcohol To Minors

During an Underage Drinker Enforcement Operation on Thursday, one store was cited for selling alcohol to an undercover police operative

The New York State Police Barracks in Riverside conducted an Underage Drinker Enforcement Operation on Thursday, Sept. 25 in Cutchogue, Southold and Greenport.

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

Diana Liseth-Santos, 19, of Greenport, a clerk at Layyah on 331 Front St. in Greenport, was arrested and charged with unlawful dealing with a child and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage.

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She was issued appearance tickets returnable to Southold Town Court.

The following nine establishments were also targeted and were found to be in compliance;

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  • 7-11, Cutchogue
  • 7-11, Southold
  • 7-11, Greenport
  • Royal Mini Mart, Southold
  • Valero, Cutchogue
  • Patriot Gas, Greenport
  • Greenport Mini Stop, Greenport
  • GMS Grocery, Greenport
  • Chasmur Supermarket, Greenport

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