According to a story by Sarah Armaghan at Newsday, Ramapo Police ran a sting operation on Sloatsburg businesses recently. Using an underage informant, Ramapo police ran a daylong effort September 13, where the underage agent tested businesses in the village by trying to purchase alcohol.

The Super Seven, Hayward’s Deli, Sterlington Station, and Sloatburg Wine & Liquor all passed the test by carding their youthful customer. But the clerk working at the JTS Grab & Go beer store at 55 Orange Tpke. got nabbed. The 24-year old store clerk, from Sloatsburg, was arrested for selling alcohol to minor, according to New York State law, Ramapo police said.

The sting operation tested 12 area stores and was assisted by the Rockland County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

The Grab & Go clerk was issued a desk appearance ticket and is due back in Sloatsburg Justice Court on Oct. 24.

Lesson learned: card your customers.

Photo courtesy of Angela Gaul, Newsday.