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Putnam Sheriff's Department Charges 13 In Alcohol Sales To Underage Buyers

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested 13 individuals charged with selling alcohol to underage buyers during alcohol beverage sales compliance checks.

Deputies assigned to the sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit collaborated with Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition to conduct 70 unannounced inspections of establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.

The following were charged:

Brewster:

Albert Valiaparambil, 50, employed at J&P Retail

Southeast:

Xiao Lin, 27, employed at New Tuscany Wines & Spirits

Carmel:

Lolita Morales, 62, employed at Putnam Wine & Spirits

Walter Ramos-Perez, 25, employed at Putnam Wine & Liquors

Amy Plassman, 26, employed at Sterling Wines & Liquors

Sheila Ritchie, 34, employed at Messim Auto Service

Tina Silva, 21, employed at CVS Pharmacy

James Donofrio, 59, employed at Grapevine Wines

Patterson:

Thomas Cairney, 62, employed at Scotty’s Wine & Liquors

Deborah Schmeltz, 42, employed at State Line Food & Beverages

Putnam Valley:

Sing-Wai Cheung, 62, employed at Osca Deli & Gas

Philip Santiago, 49, employed at Lakeside Deli

Phillipstown:

Nelly Castro, 23, employed at Gulfmart

Each was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree, a misdemeanor. If convicted, those charged could be sentenced up to one year in the Putnam County Correctional Facility and/or a $1,000 fine.

The New York State Liquor Authority may also include a possible suspension or revoke the liquor license of each establishment. 

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