Crime & Safety

Sleepy Hollow Police Bust Big Underage Party

Police issued tickets to 25 youths for possession of alcohol after getting a call from Rock of Salvation Church about a party on their adjacent and vacant property.

Staff from the Rock of Salvation Church on Cortlandt Street called police on Dec. 28 at 10:34 p.m to report an authorized party was possibly taking place on church property. The church owns buildings at 133 and 135 Cortlandt; the 133 address was supposed to be vacant.

Officers on the scene requested additional units when they came upon a large underage drinking party in the building. Two more units were sent and Tarrytown Police Department was also asked to assist with two additional units.

Police ticketed on the scene a total of 25 youths for possession of alcohol under the age of 21. All the youths’ parents were contacted to come pick up their kids at the scene.

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A church employee believed that a previous tenant's son was among the crowd and that he may have entered the premises with a key.

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