Crime & Safety

Police: Three Clerks Arrested During Underage Drinker Enforcement Operation

The arrests were made on Tuesday, police said.

Three clerks were arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during an underage drinker enforcement operation in the Town of Brookhaven on Tuesday, according to State Police.

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

Arrested and charged with unlawful dealing with a child and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage was;

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  • Noe D. Umanzor, 20, of Mastic, a clerk at Manorville Plaza Deli in Manorville.
  • Linda A. Grillo, 55, of Mastic, a clerk at Center Spirits in Center Moriches.
  • Shin A. Lee, 33, of Moriches, a clerk at M & S Wine & Spirits in Manorville.

All three were issued an appearance ticket returnable to 1st District Court, at a later date, police said.

The following six establishments were also checked and were found to be in compliance, police said;

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  • Cumberland Farms in Manorville
  • 7-11 in Manorville
  • Towne Cellars Wines in Manorville
  • Handy Pantry Food in Manorville
  • Spirit Giant in Center Moriches
  • 7-11 in Center Moriches

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