Nearby: Four Shop Employees Busted for Selling Alcohol to a Minor

The Fourth Precinct conducted a “Project 21” initiative undercover operation that resulted in the arrest of four individuals on Wednesday in Franklin Square and Valley Stream.

According to Nassau County Police, an underage agent entered four locations and purchased alcohol without being properly identified.

The following individuals were arrested for selling alcohol to a minor:

• Jashoda S. Patel, 53, of Valley Stream, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor while working at M&S Stationary and Convenience, located at 467 Franklin Ave. in Franklin Square.
• Felicita Pintor, 52, of Roosevelt, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor while working at E&M Delicatessen, located at 179 Franklin Ave. in Franklin Square.
• Gurbir Singh, 23, of Floral Park, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor while working at Busy Bee Gas Station, located at 758 Franklin Ave. in Franklin Square.
• Mahesh Fernando, 33, of Valley Stream, allegedly sold alcohol to a minor while working at Mickey’s wine and liquor, located at 396 Rockaway Ave. in Valley Stream.

All the defendants are all charged with prohibited sale of alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child. They were issued appearance tickets to appear on April 25 at First District Court in Hempstead.