WEST NEW YORK —Two arrests were made last week thanks to West New York’s new “Cops in Shops” program, a government-funded program that places plainchlothes police in liquor stores to prevent the purchase of alcohol by or for an individual under legal drinking age. (See last week’s story.)
On Feb. 25, officers Robert Cirri and Richard Alvarado observed two male parties who appeared to be under legal age allegedly enter Hollywood Liquors at 6006 Park Ave. at 11:02 p.m. on Feb. 25, according to Lt. Monti. The officers witnessed a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old man allegedly remove alcoholic beverages from the store’s refrigerator and take them to the counter for alleged purchase.
Before the transaction was completed, the officers identified themselves and requested identification from both parties, Monti said. When the officers discovered their ages, both were placed under arrest and charged with unlawful purchase of alcohol under the legal age.
Both were released on summonses pending court appearances, Monti stated. — Gennarose Pope
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