Teen Arrested for Hosting Underage Drinking Party

Clarkstown police say they broke up an underage drinking party Saturday and arrested a 17-year-old West Nyack boy who hosted the bash while his parents were out of town.

An anonymous caller tipped police off to the party on Fawn Court at about 9:40 p.m. When Clarkstown officers got there, they discovered about 30 young people gathered at the house for a party, where alcohol was being served to underage youth.

Police said the partygoers - estimated to be of high school age - scattered as officers arrived.

Sgt. Harry Baumann said an investigation determined the homeowners were away and their 17-year-old son was hosting the party without their knowledge. Baumann said police notified the boy's parents about the situation, and they returned immediately.

The 17-year-old, who was not identified by police, was charged with second-degree criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor, providing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age. He was released by police pending an Oct. 15 hearing in Clarkstown Town Court in New City.

Baumann said police checked the house to make sure no one was sick or injured as a result of the party. No illness, injuries or accidents were reported in connection with the party.