Six people, including some who live and work in the Five Towns, were arrested on Thursday for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor, police said.
The arrests were made by the Fourth Precinct along with the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs as part of a “Project 21” initiative. An underage agent aided officers. The following individuals were arrested and charged with prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child and were released on appearance tickets:
- Casimiro A. Marte, 60, of Elmhurst, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor from Burnside Meat Market, located at 271 Burnside Ave. in North Lawrence.
- Ahammed Shohel, 36, of Inwood, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor from Corner Market, located at 15 Bayview Ave. in Inwood.
- Julio Marte, 52, of Elmont, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor from Julio Deli and Grocery, located at 464 Sheridan Blvd. in Inwood.
- Tsz Ki Man, 32, of Little Neck, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor from Peach Candy Wine, located at 228 Merrick Rd. in Oceanside.
- Aman S. Virani, 51, of Cedarhurst, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor from Aayush Convenience Store Inc. Station Express, located at 3149 Lawson Blvd. in Oceanside.
- Jesly Anthonypillai, 50, of Woodhaven, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor from Oceanside Wine and Liquor, located at 3141 Lawson Blvd. in Oceanside.
