PEEKSKILL, NY - City police cracked down on an establishment they said was offerening female companionship - for a price.
The El Sabor Latino restaurant at 933 South Street was charged with several violations on Nov. 12 at 11:25 p.m. after Police Sergeant Len Mignini and Police Officer Carl DeMarco, while working the Anti-Crime Patrol, noticed suspicious activity in the establishment.
Several patrons were entering and exiting through the back door of the establishment and upon further investigation they determined several females were in the bar dancing with patrons for a fee, police said.
The practice, commonly referred to as mingling, involves females dancing and socializing with male customers who purchase them small drinks at an inflated price, according to police spokesman Lt. Eric Johansen.
"What they do is charge [patrons] full price for a small glass or nip bottle of liquor and the girl and the bartender split the profit," Johansen said. "This kind of behavior is a slippery slope that can lead to prostitution."
Police cited the establishment for employing security personnel who had not been state certified and a referral was made to the building department due to the fact the front door was locked and unable to be used as an entrance or exit. The corporation was cited for the offenses and a representative is due in city court on Dec. 19.
Other arrests made by Peekskill Police this past week:
Isaiah Robinson, 53, of Peekskill and Phillip Tinsley, 59, of Peekskill were arrested on Nov. 12 at 1:45 a.m.and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, in the Dunbar Heights Apartments complex.
Police Officer John Marchion was investigating an altercation at Robinsons apartment and charged him and Tinsley after finding cocaine and PCP in plain view. The altercation, which resulted in Tinsley being transported to Hudson Valley Hospital for a minor injury, was deemed to be mutual and therefore no charges were filed. Robinson was held for arraignment in city court and Tinsley was released on his own recognizance and is due back in city court on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.
Rodrigo Cabrera, 27, of Peekskill was arrested and charged on Nov. 13 at 10:30 p.m. with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident,a violation, on the 1500 block of Park Street by Police Officer Chris Vazeos.
Cabrera was charged after becoming involved in an auto accident on the 1200 block of Main Street and attempting to leave the scene, police said. He was followed by the driver of the vehicle he struck and then pointed out to police as they arrived to investigate. Cabrera was found to be operating with a blood alcohol concentration of .14 percent. He was additionally charged with unlicensed operation, speeding, and following a vehicle too closely and was held for arraignment in city court.
Stanford Beauliev, 20, of Peekskill, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 6:10 a.m. and charged with second-degree criminal contempt,a misdemeanor, on the 200 block of Wells Street by Police officer Joe Gorman
Beauliev was charged after violating an order of protection which forbids him from being at the residence of his mother and brother. Beauliev was held for arraignment in city court without bail.
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