CANTON, NY (news release) — On February 21, 2021, State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail in St. Lawrence County. Ten establishments were checked for compliance and two of the ten establishments sold alcohol to a person who under the age of 21.
The following establishments were checked and are recognized for their compliance:
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The Corner Store, State Route 37 C, Massena
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Stewart’s Shop, State Route 11C, Winthrop
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Lamphere’s Market, State Route 11B, Hopkinton
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Valero, Elm Street, Potsdam
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7-Eleven, South Main Street, Norwood
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Hometown Market and Deli, Spring Street, Norwood
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Sharlow’s Service Station, State Route 37, Waddington
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LaVigne’s IGA, Lincoln Avenue, Waddington
The two establishments that were non-compliant are as follows:
Town Line Market, State Route 11C, Stockholm
State Police arrested 29-year-old Natalie A. Burnett of Brasher Falls, for selling alcohol to a person under the age of 21. She was charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st degree, and section 65 under the New York State Alcohol Beverage Control Law; Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage. Burnett was released with an appearance ticket, returnable to the Stockholm Town Court.
Fefee’s Market, West Main Street, Norfolk
State Police arrested 21-year-old Gabriel J. Goodspeed of Norfolk, for selling alcohol to a person under the age of 21. He was charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st degree, and section 65 under the New York State Alcohol Beverage Control Law; Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage. Goodspeed was released with an appearance ticket, returnable to the Norfolk Town Court.
During these investigations, retail establishments are checked utilizing a trooper in plainclothes, and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or give a false date of birth. When asked for ID, they show their real ID.
