Crime & Safety
Deputies Bust Another Underage Drinking Party
Nine citations were issued for underage alcohol consumption at a Franklin Grove Parkway residence early Sunday morning.

Two weeks after deputies issued , they issued another nine at a Franklin Grove Parkway residence.
Deputies were called to the scene of a large party in the 2100 block around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 22 after neighbors reported a disturbance. According to the deputy's incident report, the party "was obviously in violation of the noise ordinance." Deputies say they spoke with the homeowner's son, who was throwing the party, and found evidence of underage consumption of alcohol.
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The homeowner was called and met with deputies at the home. He told the deputies he had been unaware the party was taking place and helped shut it down. Partygoers found to be underage and consuming alcohol were cited and sober adult drivers took them home. They were all ages 17 and 18.
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