3 charged with selling alcohol to minors
Three sales clerks were charged Tuesday with selling alcohol to a minor in a State Police operation targeting underage drinkers in Greenport.
State Police said in a news release the three clerks were each given appearance tickets to appear in Southold Town Court and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child.
An underage agent in each case bought beer from the clerks, according to a news release.
Police said those charged include:
Thomas S. Martoscia, 24, of Hampton Bays, who police said sold a 12 pack of Bud Light to the underage agent at Mr. Roberts, a convenience store on Front Street.
Aida Diaz-Villatoro, 27, of Greenport, who police said sold a 12 pack of Coors Light at Layyah Market, also on Front Street.
Marina C. Castillo, 28, of Greenport, who police said sold a 6 pack of Bud Light at TSM Grocery on Front Street.
Seven other Greenport businesses were targeted and found to be in compliance, police said.
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