Underage drinking initiative in Westchester County

Westchester County, New York - On February 4, 2023, the New York State Police in Troop K conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in the greater Cortlandt area.

During this Underage Drinking Initiative, seventeen retail establishments were checked for compliance utilizing a Trooper in plainclothes and an underage operative utilizing a valid NY Driver’s License. Thirteen establishments were in compliance and refused to sell any alcoholic beverages to the underage operative.  Four establishments illegally sold an alcoholic beverage to a minor resulting in four arrests.

Alexandra Chabla, age 30, of Peekskill, NY, employed at Lou’s Corner Store in Cortlandt Manor was issued an appearance ticket for Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage, a class A misdemeanor, returnable to the town of Cortlandt Court on February 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Avery Douglas, age 19, of Beacon, NY, employed at Appalachian Market in Garrison was issued an appearance ticket for Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage, a class A misdemeanor, returnable to the town of Philipstown Court on March 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Kelly Soliz, age 19, of Peekskill, employed at ShopRite in Cortlandt was issued an appearance ticket for Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage, a class A misdemeanor, returnable to the town of Cortlandt Court on February 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Diana Garcie, age 25, of Peekskill, employed at the Mobil station in Cortlandt Manor was issued an appearance ticket for Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage, a class A misdemeanor, returnable to the town of Cortlandt Court on February 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

The New York State Police routinely conducts underage drinking enforcement operations throughout the state in an effort to curb alcohol abuse and DWI incidents involving teenagers.