Customers Were Seen Using and Possessing Drugs in Plain View
Suffolk County Police arrested five people during a State Liquor Authority inspection at a restaurant in North Amityville.
First Precinct Crime Section, First Precinct Community Support Unit and First Precinct Patrol officers conducted a State Liquor Authority Inspection in conjunction with Town of Babylon Quality of Life Team, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Field Investigation and The New York State Liquor Authority at Casa Bella restaurant, located at 577 Broadway, on February 3 at 10:43 p.m. Three patrons inside the establishment were allegedly found in possession of cocaine in plain view.
During the investigation, unclaimed drugs were also discovered on the floor. The manager of the restaurant was charged with criminal nuisance for operating a disorderly premise, a misdemeanor. Another male was arrested for an active warrant.
The following suspects have been arrested:
- Henry Segovia, 34, of 82 Clark St., West Babylon, the manager at the restaurant, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor.
- Selvin Garcia, 23, of 46 Overland Ave., North Amityville, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
- Cruz Guillen-Mejia, 39, who does not have a listed address, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and arrested for an active warrant for trespass.
- Osmin Alvarenga-Hernandez, 29, of 114 South 28th St., Wyandanch, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
- Helmer Alvarado, 43, of 95 Magaw Place, West Babylon, was arrested for an active warrant for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation.
The business was shut down by the Town of Babylon. The Town of Babylon Fire Marshal and Building Inspector issued multiple summonses for code violations. The business was referred to the State Liquor Authority for further investigation. The above arrestees were issued appearance tickets and are due to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on February 23.