Suffolk County Police today arrested three people for selling vape products to persons under-21 during compliance checks at businesses in the Third Precinct.
In response to numerous community complaints, Third Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into the sale of vape products, during which seven businesses were checked for compliance with the law.
During the investigation, three businesses were found to be selling vape products to people under-21 - years of age.
The following people were charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor:
• Alfred Payano, 19, of Brentwood, an employee of Cloud 9 Smoke Shoppe III, located 1038 Islip
Ave., Brentwood
• Saeed Hussain, 60, of Central Islip, an employee of Islandwood Cigar & Smoke Shop, located at
474 Main Street, Islip
• Michael Piccinini, 22, of Islip Terrace, an employee of Mr Vape, located at 876-11 Connetquot
Ave., Islip Terrace
All arrestees were given Field Appearance Tickets and will appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.