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The operation was conducted in conjunction with the Rockland County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children to help cut down on the number of businesses that sell to minors.
During the operation, an undercover agent under 21 years old, attempted to purchase alcohol from businesses throughout the town without providing identification, the Ramapo Police said.
The following businesses were in compliance and should be commended for their diligence, the department said.
- 7-Eleven – 28 Rt. 59, Suffern
- Sloatsburg Fine Wine and Spirits – 61 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg
- Super Seven – 75 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg
- Stop ‘n Shop – 1581 Rt. 202, Pomona
- J Evans Wines and Liquors – 1621 Rt. 202, Pomona
- Iryna Liquors – 298 N. Main St., Hillcrest
- 7-Eleven – 294 N. Main St., Hillcrest
- Cresthill Wine and Liquors – 285 N. Main St. Hillcrest
The three business that did sell to the undercover agent included:
- Hayward’s Market, 59 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, was cited for selling alcohol to an underage undercover. An employee of the store, age 17, was charged with prohibited sale of alcohol to a minor, an ABC Law violation. The employee was released on his/her own recognizance pending a future court appearance in the Village of Sloatsburg Justice Court.
- Look & Pick (Guzzles), 362 N. Main St., Hillcrest, was also cited for selling to an underage undercover. An employee of the store, age 66, was charged with the same violation and was released pending a future appearance in the Town of Ramapo Justice Court.
- Hillcrest Beverage, 297 N. Main St., Hillcrest, was cited for selling to an underage undercover. An employee of the store, age 25, was charged and released pending a future court appearance in the Town of Ramapo Justice Court.
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