2 Saratoga County Gas Stations Caught Selling Alcohol to Minors

Members of the New York State Police, dressed in plain clothes, performed a sting operation recently in an attempt to thwart the sale of alcohol to minors in Saratoga County - and the results were mixed.

Of the 6 businesses unknowingly involved, two of the gas stations weren't compliant, and they have been charged with the sale of alcohol to minors.

"During the initiative, six businesses were checked for compliance. Two people were charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child in the First degree, a class “A” misdemeanor, after selling alcohol to persons under the age of 21." NYSP Newsroom 

The following businesses, according to the report, were NOT in compliance (with) the New York Beverage Control Law Section 65, Prohibited Sale to Person Under the Age of 21

• USA Gasoline, 4 Fire Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065
• Speedway, 1583 State Route 9, NY 12065

The following establishments, according to the report, were in compliance

• Speedway, 1698 State Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
• XtraMart, 1588 State Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065
• Valero, 1493 State Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065
• Stewart’s Shop, 214 Guideboard Rd., NY 12065

State Police in New York said that "during these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plainclothes, and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth."