Central Islip Gas Station Employee Arrested for Promoting Gambling, Selling Flavored Nicotine Products
Suffolk County Police on Wednesday, May 15 arrested a man for selling flavored vape products and having illegal gambling machines at a Central Islip gas station.
As part of the department’s “Operation Smoke Out,” Third Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into Ultra Fuel, located at 1675 Islip Ave., during which Levent Kara sold flavored vape products to an undercover officer. While at the gas station, police observed four electronic poker machines, which patrons could pay to use and then cash out winnings from the register.
Kara, 61, of 33 Rhoda Ave., North Babylon, was charged with Public Health Law Sale of Flavored Vape Products, Possession of Gambling Devices and Promoting Gambling. He was issued a Field Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on June 4.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.