Teen Charged With Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minor: Police

SMITHTOWN, NY - A 16-year-old vape shop clerk was arrested for selling e-liquid nicotine to a minor following a police investigation on Wednesday, according to Suffolk Police.

In response to community complaints, officers conducted an investigation into the sale of e-liquid nicotine at nine businesses in Smithtown, Saint James Nesconset and Ronkonkoma between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The male teen, who was employed at Suffolk Vape and Smoke Shop on 165A Terry Road in Smithtown was arrested for selling e-liquid nicotine to a minor, police said.

The following businesses complied and refused the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors:

• Village Kava Bar and Smoke Shop on 298 Maple Avenue in Smithtown
• Aroma Smoke Shop on 6 E Main Street in Smithtown
• S & V Convenience Store on 51 West Main Street in Smithtown
• Saint James Vape Shop on 448 Lake Avenue in Saint James
• VaporFi on 229 Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset
• Citgo on 440 Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma
• Best Express on 336 Ronkonkoma Avenue in Ronkonkoma
• Lucky Food Mart and Smoke shop on 348 Lake Avenue in Saint James

The teen was charged with second degree unlawfully dealing with a child and violating the Suffolk County code regulating the sale of e-cigarettes, which includes e-liquid nicotine, police said.

He was issued a desk appearance ticket and scheduled for arraignment at a later date.

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