Burglaries In Bethpage And Farmingdale Hicksville Fire Arrests Made During “Project 21” Initiative

The Eighth Precinct reports the arrest of four (4) men during the “Project 21” initiative, which targets the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to minors. The initiative was conducted late last month in Nassau County.

According to officers, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit with the assistance of underage agents, the following individuals were arrested as a result of this operation:

Jeffrey A Frattini-Cox, 34, of 14 Balsam Lane, Hicksville sold alcohol and tobacco products to a minor at 1 Smoke Shop - 3275 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree and Sale of Age Restricted Products to a minor.

Babar Hafeez, 46, of 2795 Genessee Street, North Bellmore sold alcohol and tobacco products to a minor at the LI Deli & Grocery – 151 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Unlawfully Dealing with a Child

2nd Degree, Prohibited Sale of Alcoholic Beverages and Sale of Age Restricted Products to a minor.

Sachin Sachin, 23, of 106 Squirrel Lane, Levittown sold alcohol and tobacco products to a minor at Turnpike Mart Ultra Fuel – 3300 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree and Sale of Age Restricted Products to a minor.

Kevan Patel, 23, of 105 Division the flames. Approximately 70 firefighters were on scene. One firefighter was injured with a minor burn to the head and was treated at scene. The building suffered structural damage along with smoke, fire, and water throughout. The fire was caused by an electrical issue with the furnace and is not considered suspicious at this time. The Nassau County Fire Marshal, Arson Bomb Squad and Town of Oyster Bay Building Inspector were at scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

—Details by Det. Purcell/ABS

Avenue, Levittown sold alcohol and tobacco products to a minor at Evolve Smoke Shop – 611 Main Street, Farmingdale. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree and Prohibited Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.

All listed defendants were issued Nassau County Appearance Tickets returnable on April 12, 2023 to First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

—Details by Lt. Troise / 8th Pct

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