State Police are reporting the arrest of a Wading River man on charges related to the sale of an alcoholic beverage to an underage person.
State Troopers conducted an Underage Drinker Enforcement Operation in the Town of Riverhead today, according to a police press release.
Arrested and charged with Unlawful Dealing with a Child in the First Degree and Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage was: Eric Ortega, 36, of Wading River, a clerk at 7-Eleven on West Main Street in Riverhead, police said.
The following establishments were also checked and found to be in compliance, according to the report:
1. KD Beer and Smoke on W. Main St. in Riverhead.
2. Lucky Liquors on W. Main St. in Riverhead.
3. Quick Stop Deli on W. Main St. in Riverhead.
4. Bolla Market Mobil on Middle Country Rd. in Calverton.
5. Bolla Market Sunoco on Middle Country Rd. in Calverton.
6. Valero Food Mart on Rte. 25A in Wading River.
7. Alpine Wines & Liquors on Rte. 25A in Wading River.
8. Speedway Gas on Rte. 25A in Wading River.
9. Thirsty Cellar Wines & Liquors on Rte. 25A in Wading River.
10. USA Village Beverage & Market on Wading River Manor Rd. in Wading River.
11. Gulf Mukti Market on Old Country Rd. in Riverhead.
12. Mobil Mart on Old Country Rd. in Riverhead.
Editor’s note: A criminal charge is an accusation. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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