Roosevelt Elementary School principal arrested after teen house party: What we know
Officers responded to Hill-Brodigan's home on Jan. 19 after the massive party was reported, finding a teenager having an alcohol-related medical episode on the front lawn, according to an arrest report.
Officers also reported that many of the teens, who were wearing matching T-shirts, were consuming alcohol later learned to be available in coolers at the residence.
More on this story: Roosevelt Elementary principal and teacher arrested after teen party
Here's what we know about the party, and the Brevard Public Schools employees involved.
The party was reported at the Cocoa Beach home of Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan. Officers discovered that alcohol was supplied in coolers at the residence to teenagers who attended the party.
Officers responding to the reported house party found a teenager having an alcohol-related medical episode on the front lawn, according to an arrest report.
Brevard County Fire Rescue personnel were required to use their vehicle's auxiliary lights to render care to the teenager when Hill-Brodigan turned off all outside lights upon their arrival, according to the report. A juvenile was also arrested on a suspected DUI after a nearby traffic stop.
Police identified one intoxicated woman at the scene as Roosevelt Elementary teacher Karly Anderson.
Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan has served in various roles at Brevard Public Schools, including teaching multiple grades at Freedom 7 Elementary in Cocoa Beach as well as serving as assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary in Titusville and Ocean Breeze Elementary in Indian Harbour Beach. She has also been awarded Teacher of the Year honors.
Anderson has taught at Brevard Public Schools since 2006, according to her LinkedIn professional history.
After interviewing teenagers and parents, officers arrested Anderson and Hill-Brodigan on charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
A spokesperson for Brevard Public Schools did not return a request for comment as of 4:45 p.m. Friday.
Hill-Brodigan was released on bail for $3,500 on Saturday morning. Anderson was released on a $3,000 bail, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office website.
Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact detectives at 321-868-3248.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Roosevelt Elementary School principal, teacher arrested after party
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