E. Patchogue Liquor Store Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: PD

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NY - An East Patchogue liquor store was cited and a clerk was arrested for selling alcohol to minors in the Town of Brookhaven on Sunday, according to New York State Police.

During the underage drinker enforcement operation, Country Liquors on Montauk Highway was cited for selling an alcoholic beverage to an undercover State Police operative under the age of 21.

According to police, 77-year-old Theodore Lamonica, of Brookhaven, a clerk at the business, was arrested and charged with first degree unlawful dealing with a child and prohibited sale of alcoholic beverage.

The following establishments were also checked and found to be in compliance:

• Ocean Convenience on Montauk Highway in Shirley
• 5-Eleven Express on Montauk Highway in Shirley
• MK Wines and Liquors on Montauk Highway in Brookhaven
• OK Petroleum located 2549 Montauk Highway in Brookhaven
• Jim’s Deli on Montauk Highway in Brookhaven
• OK Petroleum located 2510 Montauk Highway in Brookhaven
• Bellport Beer and Soda on Station Rd. in Bellport
• Express Deli & Mart on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue
• USA Quick Stop on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue
• 7-Eleven on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue
• Valero Gas on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue
• KB Wines and Liquors on Montauk Highway in East Patchogue