Police: Cutchogue man arrested for selling alcohol to a minor

A 62-year-old Cutchogue man was arrested Wednesday for reportedly selling alcoholic beverages to an underage undercover state police operative during a sting conducted by members of the New York State Police Barracks in Riverside.

According to police, Louis Genovese, a clerk at the Mattituck shop At Your Service Beverage, was charged with unlawful dealing with a child and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Southold Town Justice Court at a later date.

The following 11 establishments were also checked and found to be in compliance, police said.

MATTITUCK:

7/11

Vintage Wines

La Tienda

The Handy Pantry

Shields Find Wines & Spirits

BP Gas Mart

CUTCHOGUE:

Valero Food Mart

7/11

Peconic Liquors

Citgo Gas Mart

SOUTHOLD:

Empire Gas Royal Mini Mart