On August 15, 2020 The New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Enforcement Initiative in Allegany County. Eight establishments were checked for compliance resulting in the arrest of three individuals. The following people were arrested under the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Section 65- Prohibited sale to a person under the age of 21:

Nicole D. Price, 45, of Wellsville, NY, an employee of Crosby’s on State Route 19 in Scio was issued an appearance ticket for Scio Town Court returnable later this month.

An 18 year old employee of Dollar General on State Route 19 in Belfast was issued an appearance ticket for Belfast Town Court returnable later this month.

Elizabeth L. Fraser, 62, of Fillmore, NY, an employee of Hanson Farms on State Route 19 in Fillmore was issued an appearance ticket for Hume Town Court returnable in September.

The following establishments were found to be in compliance:

Dollar General, State Route 19, Belmont, NY

The Store, Main Street, Scio, NY

Short’s Gas Station, State Route 19, Belfast, NY

Dollar General, South Genesee Street, Fillmore, NY

Shop ‘N’ Save, South Genesee Street, Fillmore, NY



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