Six Montauk Businesses Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minors

East Hampton Town police, in conjunction with the New York State Liquor Authority, conducted a plain-clothes enforcement effort Sunday in Montauk that snared four bars and two retail shops that police said sold alcoholic beverages to minor. According to East Hampton Town Police Chief Michael Sarlo, the four bars were La Brisa, Salt Box, Grey Lady, and Swallow East. The retail stores were Bliss and Montauk Market.

The chief said a 19-year-old was sent into the establishments as part of the undercover operation. The businesses cited all sold the teen alcohol without asking for ID. The six who actually conducted the transactions, which are misdemeanors under state law, were Elijah Ruben, 21, of Montauk, Brian D. Morris, 46, whose year round address is in Manhattan, Katherine A. Kinneary, 25, of Amagansett, Ian Hunt, 40, of East Hampton, Barora Nachthanova, 21, of Montauk, and a 17-year-old from Montauk. They all will be arraigned in East Hampton Town Justice Court at a later date.

The chief made note of the fact that two of those charged were 21, and a third a minor. "Businesses need to take more time to train and supervise their employees when alcohol is being served. We are always willing to work with the businesses and help out training staff on ID checking," he said. "We will continue to be proactive in looking for these violations throughout town."