Valley Stream man arrested for underage alcohol sale

Nassau police arrested five men, including a Valley Stream resident, for allegedly selling alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to minors at area businesses including in Elmont, Valley Stream, and Queens.

The men were caught through the Project 21 initiative using officers from the Problem Oriented Policing Unit and the help of underage agents on Oct. 23.

Arquimedes Lopez, 55, of Valley Stream sold alcohol to a minor at the AL Mini Market. Lopez is charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage, unlawfully dealing with a child and sale of age-restricted products.

Md Shahbaz, 31, of Elmont, sold tobacco products to a minor at E. Smoke Shop. He is charged with the unlawful sale of tobacco products and unlawfully dealing with a child.

Lopez and Shahbaz were issued desk appearance tickets. Their next court date is Nov. 9 at First District Court in Hempstead.