The Second Precinct reports the arrest of four (4) men during the “Project 21” initiative, which targets the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to minors. The initiative was conducted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Nassau County.
According to officers, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit, with the assistance of underage agents, arrested the following individuals as a result of this operation:
- Mohamad Hasan, 62 of 8120 Baxter Avenue, Elmhurst, sold tobacco products to a minor at Star Bazzar, 316 North Broadway, Hicksville. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree and Sale of Age Restricted Products.
- Edward Coughlin, 39, of 2166 Paddock Road, Seaford, sold alcohol to a minor at Village Beverage, 263 Bayville Avenue, Bayville. He is charged with Prohibited Sale of Alcoholic Beverage and Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree.
- Tony Torres Navarro, 42, of 59 Cross Street, Apt. 2, Locust Valley, sold alcohol to a minor at Country Plaza Deli, 105 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley. He is charged with Prohibited Sale of Alcoholic Beverage and Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree.
- Vikram V. Billa, 27, of 2 Arbor Place, Glen Cove. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree and Sale of Age Restricted Products.
All four defendants were issued Desk Appearance Tickets returnable on Friday, October 4, 2023 to First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.