Wallkill Police Charge Four In Underage Drinking Initiative

WALLKILL, N.Y. -- Four store clerks were arrested recently after illegally selling alcohol to a minor attempting to make the purchases as part of a police sting, authorities said.

The Wallkill Police Department charged four people with selling alcohol to a minor.
Photo Credit: *Wallkill Police Department*

James O'Rourke

11/07/2015 8:30 a.m.

The Wallkill Police Department targeted several businesses during the operation between 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the department.

Working with the New York state Liquor Authority, officers arrested the four clerks, charging each with unlawfully dealing with a child.

Those charged include:

Terry Hernandez-Baez, 19, of Middletown, at the El Bandito restaurant, 536 East Main St.
Gilbert Hallidy, 53, of Middletown, at the Mr. Sushi restaurant, 400 Route 211 East
Singh Manpreed, 22, of Middletown, at the Mobil on the Run gas station, 530 Route 211 East
Valerie Santiago, 19, of Middletown, at Cumberland Farms, 356 East Main St.

The accused were ticketed and ordered to appear in the Town of Wallkill Court at 9 a.m. on Dec. 2.

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