SCPD Conducts Alcohol Sting In Commack And Smithtown

Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an underage alcohol sting of six businesses in the towns of Commack and Smithtown and four establishments were found to be in violation of the law.  

On Friday, November 4, a volunteer younger than 21 was acting as an agent with the Suffolk County Police Department and entered six businesses with the intent to purchase alcohol. Some of the stores chosen were in response to community complaints while other stores were randomly selected.  The following business failed inspection and a store representative was charged at each establishment with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree for selling alcohol to a minor.  

·         Matthew Burger, 20, of 7/11, 362 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack

·         Brian Farrell, 21, Hess Express, 1173 Jericho Turnpike, Commack

·         Mary Marvin, 36, of Long Island Wine and Spirit, 1171 West Jericho Turnpike, Jericho Turnpike, Commack

·         Jatinder Kumar, 34, of 7/11, 7 Edgewood Ave., Smithtown  

Each arrestee was issued a Field Appearance Ticket to appear at a future date at First District Court in Central Islip.  

The following establishments complied with New York State Law and refused the sale of alcohol:

·         Gasoline Heaven, 2088 Jericho Turnpike, Commack

·         Shell Station, 170 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack  

The operation was part of an ongoing effort by the Suffolk County Police Department to ensure compliance of laws pertaining to the sales of alcohol and tobacco products.