Amsterdam Man Charged for Selling Cannabis to Minors

– Amsterdam Police have arrested a man, Joel Faresta, who is accused of selling cannabis to individuals under the age of 21 at a shop called Higher Grounds located at 2 Ann Street.
– The arrest followed multiple complaints from local residents about alleged illegal sales, leading the police to send an undercover agent into the shop.
– Faresta is being charged with the criminal sale of cannabis as he illegally sold a cannabis product to the underage agent. The police investigation into the matter is ongoing and there could be additional arrests.

Amsterdam Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minors

AMSTERDAM, NY — The Amsterdam Police Department reports the arrest of a man, Joel Faresta, suspected of illegally selling cannabis products to individuals under 21.

Police deployed an undercover agent to a store, Higher Grounds, located at 2 Ann Street, following multiple complaints from community members concerning suspected illegal sales.

Reportedly, Faresta sold a cannabis product within the premises to the underage agent, resulting in charges for the criminal sale of cannabis.

The investigation continues, with the possibility of additional arrests on the horizon, as indicated by Amsterdam police.

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