NEWTON, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed)- The Newton Police Department charged a store clerk with selling tobacco to a minor following an operation conducted on Nov. 5 at a local business.
The operation took place around 4:30 p.m. at Newton Exhale Tobacco on 209 Eastside Drive. Following the investigation, Rammah Ali was charged with the sale of tobacco to a minor.
“Another individual was stopped from allowing our youth to purchase items that are detrimental to their body and mind. This arrest comes from an investigation started by a tip from members of our community. We will continue to keep Newton and our children safe” Chief McKenzie Patrick
Police said the charge resulted from ongoing efforts to prevent the sale of restricted products to minors and to promote community safety.
