New York State Police Conduct Underage Drinking Initiative in Putnam County

On March 18, 2025, the New York State Police at SP Brewster conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative (UDI) at 16 retail locations across Putnam County. This operation is part of the State Police’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the New York State Alcohol and Beverage Control Law and prevent the sale of alcohol to individuals under the legal drinking age.

As a result of this initiative, two clerks were arrested for unlawfully selling alcohol to an underage individual. The following individuals have been charged with violations of the State Alcohol and Beverage Control Law:

Alvin B. Bonilla – Mobil Gas Station, 2495 Carmel Ave, Brewster, NY 10509

Catherine A. Butts – Mobil Gas Station, 3081 Route 22, Patterson, NY 12563

The underage operative also attempted to purchase alcohol at 14 additional establishments, all of which properly refused the sale. The businesses that successfully complied with the law are:

Shell – 2597 NY-22, Patterson, NY 12563

Acme – 3101 Route 22, Patterson, NY 12563

Shell – 1923 US-6, Carmel, NY 10512

Tops – 1936 US Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512

Putnam Wine and Spirits – 1926 US-6, Carmel, NY 10512

Mobil – 1863 Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512

BP – 2 Fair St, Carmel, NY 10512

Exxon – 89 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY 10512

Grapevine Wine and Spirits – 172 NY-52, Carmel, NY 10512

Shop Rite – 184 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512

Rite Aid – 180 NY-52, Carmel, NY 10512

Sunoco – 2 Dykeman Rd, Carmel, NY 10512

Wine On the Way – 496 N Main St, Brewster, NY 10509

Mobil – 1569 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509

The New York State Police commend these businesses and their employees for their diligence in preventing underage alcohol sales. Initiatives like these are critical in reducing underage drinking and enhancing public safety.

The New York State Police will continue to conduct compliance checks and enforcement efforts to ensure adherence to state liquor laws. Retailers are reminded to remain vigilant and properly verify the identification of all alcohol purchasers.