Suffolk County Police on Thursday, January 16 arrested two people for selling nicotine products to an underage person during compliance checks at businesses in the Fourth Precinct.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section and Anti-Crime officers conducted an investigation into the sale of nicotine products to minors during which 10 businesses were checked for compliance with the law.
During the investigation, two businesses were found to be selling nicotine products to an underage person.
The following people were charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree:
- Ullah Obaid, 21, of Selden, employed at Krypton Smoke Shop, located at 260 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset.
- David Pagan, 24, of Centereach, employed at Hookah City, located at 2700 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove.
Investigators seized flavored vape products from both locations.
Obaid and Pagan were both issued Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.