Crime & Safety
Cops: Teen Hosted Underage Drinking Party
The following arrest information was supplied by the Washington Township Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
A 19-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested after allegedly hosting a drinking party, and charged with possession of alcohol on Tuesday, Washington Township Police Lt. Mark Niemynski said.
Officer Kirk Griffin and Cpl. Brian Bigham responded to a noise complaint in the Peachtree Village complex and discovered a large party with underage drinking taking place, Niemynski said.
A 16-year-old female was also arrested and charged with providing false information to police, in addition to underage consumption of alcohol, Niemynski said.
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Hurst was released on his own recognizance. The teen girl was turned over to a parent and issued juvenile complaints.
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