Three Arrested in Nassau County Sting Operation, Cracking Down on Alcohol and Tobacco Sales to Minors
The Fifth Precinct reports the arrest of three (3) men during the “Project 21” initiative, which targets the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to minors. The initiative was conducted on Wednesday, July 12, 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:
Alejandro Bonilla-Prado, 65 of 142-19 Lakewood Avenue, Jamaica, New York, sold alcohol to a minor at SMB Grocery, 1391 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. He is charged with Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage to a Minor,
Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, and Unlawful Sale without Appropriate License.
Jashanpreet Singh, 18, of 107 Landau Avenue, Elmont, sold alcohol and tobacco products to a minor at Valero Gas Station, 578 Franklin Avenue, North Valley Stream. He is charged with Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage, Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree, Unlawful Sale of Tobacco Products, Unlawful Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor and Improper Posting of License.
Mohmmed Elmadah, 25, of 3406 45 th Street, Apt. 4c, Long Island City, New York, sold tobacco products to a minor at Gas Pac Snack Box, 127 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree, Unlawful Sale of Tobacco Products, Unlawful Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7 th Degree.
Defendant Bonilla-Prado and Defendant Singh were issued Desk Appearance Tickets returnable on Friday, July 28, 2023 to First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead. Defendant Elmadah will be arraigned on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at First District Court, 99 Main Street Hempstead.