Two arrested for selling flavored vapes in Patchogue

Suffolk County Police arrested two people for selling flavored vapes and one person for possessing marijuana during a compliance check of businesses in Patchogue on Dec. 13.

In response to community complaints, Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted compliance
checks at two businesses in Patchogue and found both to be selling flavored vapes.

The following people were arrested and charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree after
selling flavored vapes:

• Samantha Venetar, 27 of Central Islip, an employee of Wildboyz Smoke Shop, located at 295
Medford Ave.

• Muhammad Saad, 26, of Selden, an employee of J Mart Smoke Shop, located at 580 Route 112.

Additionally, an employee of Wildboyz Smoke Shop, Sefa Genckurt, 28, of Port Jefferson Station, was
charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

Approximately 1,000 vape cartridges from Wildboyz Smoke Shop and 400 vape cartridges from J Mart
Smoke Shop were seized.

The Suffolk County Health Department, Town of Brookhaven Code Enforcement and Town of
Brookhaven Fire Marshal assisted in the investigation.

All three were issued Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.