Seventh Precinct officers report the arrest of an East Meadow man for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:20 pm in Massapequa.

According to officers, during the implementation of the “Project 21” initiative, while utilizing under age agents (persons under the age of 21) to make purchases involving businesses that sell “Vaping” products, the following individual was placed under arrest for selling such products and was released on an appearance ticket:

Asheshkumar Patel, 54, of 605 Benton Road, East Meadow, owner of KPPS Smoke Shop, 27 Hicksville Road, Massapequa.

Patel is charged with Sale of Age Restricted Products to a minor and is due back in First District Court, Hempstead on 1/27/2020.

Details by: 7^th Precinct                                                         01/14/20/2045/6672