Third Precinct Problem Oriented Police Officers report multiple Arrests within the confines of the Third Precinct on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Officers assigned to the POP Unit conducted a Project 21 investigation targeting the sale of nicotine and alcohol products sold to underage agents. The agents entered the following establishments where the store employees did not ask for the proper identification and sold alcohol/nicotine to the Police agents.
Hempstead Convenience & Smoke located at 2125 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow - Mohamed Saleh, 21, of 5601 Avenue J, New York, sold a nicotine product. He was issued two (2) Appearance Tickets returnable to First District Court, Hempstead, on May 31, 2023.
SSS Smoke Shop located at 157 Post Avenue, Westbury – Dennis Blanco, 20, of 518 Irving Street, New Cassel, sold a nicotine product. He was issued two (2) Appearance Tickets returnable to First District Court, Hempstead, on May 31, 2023.
Well Unity Convenience Store located at 1019 Prospect Avenue, New Cassel, – Lionel Pierre, 66, of 12 3rd Avenue, Westbury, sold an alcohol beverage. He was issued two (2) Appearance Tickets returnable to First District Court, Hempstead, on May 31, 2023.
During the investigation, officers observed four (4) gambling machines. The machines and US currency were seized. Marie Pierre, 63, of 12 3rd Avenue, Westbury was issued two (2) Appearance Tickets returnable to First District Court, Hempstead, on May 31, 2023.