Three SLC businesses cited following underage drinking sting

New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinker Enforcement Operation in St. Lawrence County on Sept. 4.

During the operation, three retail establishments were cited for selling an alcoholic beverage to an undercover law enforcement operative under the age of 21.

The following businesses were not in compliance under the New York Beverage Control Law Section 65, Prohibited Sale to Person Under the Age of 21:

• Shoulette’s Redemption Center, Canton

• Gerry’s Spirits, Ogdensburg

• Parkway Express, Ogdensburg.

The following establishments were also checked and found to be in compliance:

711 Gas Station, Canton

Bessette’s Liquor and Wine, Canton

Nick’s Liquor Store, Ogdensburg

During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a trooper in plain clothes, and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth.