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29-01-2025
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A house party with over 100 teens is busted. A principal and teacher are being charged.
Two Florida-based school officials are under fire after being arrested when local officers busted a massive underage alcohol-fueled house party this month. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, was charged with "holding an open house party," contributing to the delinquency of a minor and child neglect in connection to the incident, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department. Karly Anderson, a teacher at the same school, was intoxicated at the scene, police said. The two officials have since bonded out of jail. The arrest stems from a party discovered at Hill-Brodigan's home on Jan. 19. Police received multiple reports related to juveniles consuming alcohol, noise, obscenities being shouted, and more, according to Florida Today, part of the USA TODAY Network. Officers found "over 100 juveniles ... in matching t-shirts, many who were consuming alcohol that was later learned to be available in coolers at the residence," police said. News: 'Unclothed' California man taken into custody in Oregon for felony arrest warrant: Police When authorities initially responded at about 8:45 p.m., they called Hill-Brodigan to advise her that there was a house party involving juveniles drinking and using marijuana at her residence, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Florida Today. She told them that she was down the street and that she would handle the problem and stop the music by 10 p.m. But police were called back less than 10 minutes after they spoke to Hill-Brodigan as the party continued. A juvenile leaving the party told officers during a traffic stop that someone was showing off a gun at the home, though no weapons were found on the premises, police said. Hill-Brodigan approached an officer as they drove by and told him she was shutting the party down. Officers responded to an unfounded report of gunshots and "satanic activity" at a nearby skatepark, then returned to Hill-Brodigan's home. At this point, the party had mostly broken up. At about 11:40 p.m., while one officer carried out a traffic stop nearby involving two intoxicated juveniles dressed in "white lie" attire − a trend in which T-shirts feature white lies − and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence, another officer found a boy vomiting and shaking in Hill-Brodigan's front yard. Cocoa Beach Fire Rescue and Brevard County Fire Rescue were called to provide medical attention for the boy. At first, Hill-Brodigan watched from the top of her driveway, according to the affidavit. Then she walked inside and turned off all the lights in the front of the house. While the boy who had been vomiting was held in the back of a patrol vehicle, Anderson, a third grade teacher, approached the officers. She yelled at fire rescue authorities, saying she was upset that the boy was being put "in a machine" and that she had been hanging out at the party, police said. Officers reported that she exhibited slow, slurred speech, that she smelled of alcohol, and that her mood switched between angry and calm repeatedly throughout the short conversation. On Jan. 20, officers spoke with Anderson on the phone, at which point she told them she had not participated in the party at Hill-Brodigan's home. She said that her friend, referring to Hill-Brodigan, had invited her out for a drink and that Hill-Brodigan had consumed only one drink, according to the arrest affidavit. She added that her children were not at the party and that she doesn't take part in underage "ragers." She declined to provide a sworn statement. On the same day, police spoke to Hill-Brodigan on the phone. She initially agreed to provide a sworn statement but later changed her mind. Detectives interviewed juveniles and parents during their investigation. Police said students confirmed that more than 100 students had been at the house and said parties like this happen once or twice a month, adding that they knew Hill-Brodigan was principal of Roosevelt Elementary, Florida Today reported. Students told police that some of them arrived at the house as early as 7:45 p.m. and that Hill-Brodigan requested they help prepare for the party, with alcohol available inside the home in multiple red and white coolers, according to the affidavit. Marijuana was used at the party, students said, and a video recorded by a student showed a male juvenile with a mask on taking videos with a firearm − described by students as a Beretta − and pointing it at the person recording. Students also told police multiple fights broke out at the party. Students said Hill-Brodigan did not attempt to stop the party and that she seemed "okay with what was happening," according to the affidavit. She told her son to stop the party, but he ignored her, according to students. No additional information about her son, such as his age or name, was provided. Both adults were reportedly placed on administrative leave. As of Tuesday morning, Hill-Brodigan's bio on the school's website led to an error page. Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell addressed the matter in a letter to the community, Spectrum News reported. 'We hold our leaders to the highest of standards, and if these allegations are true, it's a complete failure in leadership and violation of our trust," Rendell said in a statement. "The district is cooperating fully with police as they investigate this matter and will strive to provide families with full transparency.' USA TODAY reached out to Brevard Public Schools for comment. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Principal, teacher charged over house party involving minors
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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Florida elementary school principal is arrested after 100 kids found at her home for alcohol-fueled party: cops
An elementary school principal in Florida was arrested after 100 children were found at an alcohol-infused party she hosted, police said. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the 47-year-old principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Cocoa Beach, was arrested on January 19 after police were called for a reported house party. When offices arrived, they found more than 100 kids dressed in 'matching t-shirts.' Many of them were consuming alcohol that was available in coolers inside the house. One child was suffering from an 'alcohol-related medical event' on the principal's lawn. The kid was 'so heavily intoxicated' that the Brevard County Fire Rescue was called to treat the child, police said. Officers saw Hill-Brodigan in her driveway turning off the outside lights before walking into her home. That meant the fire rescue team had to use their vehicle's auxiliary lights while treating the child with the medical episode, police said. Another child was arrested for DUI near the principal's home, authorities said. An 'intoxicated' Roosevelt Elementary teacher — Karly Anderson — approached the officers at the scene, telling them she was a teacher and had been at the party, police said. Both Hill-Brodigan and Anderson were arrested. They each face one felony charge of child neglect and one misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Hill-Brodgian also faces one misdemeanor count of holding an open house party. Brevard Public Schools told WESH in a statement that both women had been placed on administrative leave. 'Both employees have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the results of an active police investigation,' the school district said. 'We are extremely troubled by these accusations and are fully cooperating with the Cocoa Beach Police Department. Our commitment to student safety remains our top priority.' According to her bio on the elementary school's website, Hill-Brodigan was once awarded 'Teacher of the Year.' 'I have had the pleasure to serve the students and parents of Brevard County for the last 23 years. Students, families, and staff are very close to my heart, I really enjoy what I do,' her bio states.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- USA Today
A house party with over 100 teens is busted. A principal and teacher are being charged.
A house party with over 100 teens is busted. A principal and teacher are being charged. Police alleged that the juveniles were consuming alcohol at the elementary principal's property. Two Florida-based school officials are under fire after being arrested when local officers busted a massive underage alcohol-fueled house party earlier this month. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, was charged with "holding an open house party," contributing to the delinquency of a minor and child neglect in connection to the recent incident, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department. Karly Anderson, a teacher at the same school, was intoxicated at the scene, police said. She was charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. They have both since bonded out of jail. The arrest stems from a party discovered at Hill-Brodigan's home on Jan. 19. Police received multiple reports related to juveniles consuming alcohol, noise, obscenities being shouted, and more, according to Florida Today, part of USA TODAY Network. Officers found "over 100 matching t-shirts, many who were consuming alcohol that was later learned to be available in coolers at the residence," police allege. News: 'Unclothed' California man taken into custody in Oregon for felony arrest warrant: Police Police affidavit provides more details about the party When officers initially responded at about 8:45 p.m., they called Hill-Brodigan to advise her that there was a house party involving juveniles drinking and using marijuana at her residence, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Florida Today. She told them she was down the street and that she would handle the issue and stop the music by 10 p.m. However, the police were called back less than 10 minutes after they spoke to Hill-Brodigan as the party continued. At this point, a juvenile leaving the party told officers during a traffic stop that someone was showing off a gun at the home, though no weapons were located on the premises, police said. Hill-Brodigan approached an officer as they drove by and told him she was shutting it down. Officers responded to an unfounded report of gunshots and "satanic activity" at a nearby skatepark, then returned to Hill-Brodigan's home. At this point, the party had mostly broken up. At about 11:40 p.m., while one officer performed a nearby traffic stop involving two intoxicated juveniles dressed in "white lie" attire — a trend in which T-shirts feature white lies — and arrested the driver for driving under the influence, another officer found a boy vomiting and shaking in Hill-Brodigan's front yard. Cocoa Beach Fire Rescue and Brevard County Fire Rescue were called to provide medical attention for the boy. Principal was 'okay with what was happening,' students say At first, Hill-Brodigan watched from the top of her driveway, according to the affidavit. Then, she walked inside and turned off all the lights in the front of the house. While the boy who had been vomiting was held in the back of a patrol vehicle, Anderson, a third-grade teacher, approached the officers. She yelled at BCFR, saying she was upset that the boy was being put "in a machine" and that she had been hanging out at the party, police said. Officers reported that she exhibited slow, slurred speech, smelled of alcohol, and that her mood switched between angry and calm repeatedly throughout the short conversation. On Jan. 20, officers spoke with Anderson on the phone, at which point she told them she had not participated in the party at Hill-Brodigan's home. She said her friend, referring to Hill-Brodigan, had invited her out for a drink and that Hill-Brodigan had consumed only one drink, according to the arrest affidavit. She added that her children were not at the party and that she doesn't take part in underage "ragers." She declined to provide a sworn statement. On the same day, police spoke to Hill-Brodigan on the phone. She initially agreed to provide a sworn statement but later changed her mind. Detectives interviewed juveniles and parents during their investigation. Police said students confirmed that more than 100 students had been in attendance and said parties like this happen once or twice a month, adding that they knew Hill-Brodigan was the principal of Roosevelt Elementary, Flordia Today reported. Students told police that some of them arrived at the house as early as 7:45 p.m. and that Hill-Brodigan requested they help prepare for the party, with alcohol available inside the home in multiple red and white coolers, according to the affidavit. Marijuana was used at the party, students said, and a video recorded by a student showed a male juvenile with a mask on taking videos with a firearm — described by students as a Beretta — and pointing it at the person recording. Students also told police that multiple fights took place at the party. Students said Hill-Brodigan did not attempt to stop the party and that she seemed "okay with what was happening," according to the affidavit. She told her son to stop the party, but he ignored her, according to students. No additional information about her son, such as his age or name, was provided. Principal, teacher placed on administrative leave Both adults were reportedly placed on administrative leave. As of Tuesday morning, Hill-Brodigan's bio on the school's website leads to an error page. Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell addressed the matter in a letter to the community, Spectrum News reported. 'We hold our leaders to the highest of standards, and if these allegations are true, it's a complete failure in leadership and violation of our trust," Rendell said in a statement. "The district is cooperating fully with police as they investigate this matter and will strive to provide families with full transparency.' USA TODAY reached out to Brevard Public Schools for comment. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Alcohol, marijuana, fights, and gun found at underage house party hosted by Florida principal: Affidavit
The Brief Between 100 and 200 kids reportedly attended a booze-filled house party hosted at a Florida principal's home over the weekend. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, principal at Roosevelt Elementary school, and Karly Anderson, a third grade teacher at the same school, face charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Police allege there was underage drinking, marijuana use, fights, and at least one kid with a gun at the party. A boy was found "vomiting and shaking" in the yard, while a female student was charged with DUI. COCOA BEACH, Fla. - A Florida elementary school principal is accused of hosting a large underage party at her house where some 100 kids or so were using alcohol and marijuana, which led to alcohol-fueled fights and at least one student being charged with a DUI, according to an arrest affidavit. Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan is the principal at Theordore Roosevelt Elementary School. She has since been placed on administrative leave after being arrested and booked into jail on charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Karly Anderson, a teacher at the same elementary school, was also arrested on similar charges, according to online jail records. New Details According to the arrest affidavit for Principal Hills-Brodigan, which was released to FOX 35 Orlando by the Cocoa Beach Police Department, a "white lie party" was hosted at Hills-Brodigan's home. It was advertised on Snapchat and kids from multiple schools attended, though the affidavit does not detail which schools nor the ages of those who attended. Students claimed these parties happened at least one or twice a month, according to the report. It's not known if police were called for issues with those parties. According to the report, police responded to the home on Country Club around 9 p.m. after receiving complaints from neighbors about the party alleging there was drinking, marijuana use, and that kids were walking through yards and swearing at the homeowners. Police found numerous vehicles parked outside the home, witnessed at least one juvenile vomiting in the front yard requiring medical attention, and learned of possible fights during the party. What they're saying Police spoke to several students who were at the party, according to the report. The students told officers that there were more than 100 students at the party, that most students knew the homeowner was a school principal, and that Hills-Brodigan was "having students help make preparations for the party," though the report does not specify what. "At that time, alcohol was ready and available in multiple red/white coolers inside the residence," the report said. Students told officers that it appeared that the principal "seemed okay with what was happening." Police said video from the party showed a white male with a mask pointing what appeared to be a gun at the person recording the video. Another video also showed a student slapping another student. New details According to the report, officers began conducting traffic control around the party. A sergeant stopped a vehicle that ran a stop sign and allegedly almost hit his vehicle, the report said. Two underaged and drunk females were inside – a driver and a passenger, police said. The driver allegedly provided a breath sample, which was found to be 0.118, nearly two times the legal limit of .08 for a 21+ driver. The passenger was cited for possession of marijuana, police said. New details Another officer who responded to the house party found a boy in the front yard of the house "vomiting and shaking." Police determined the boy needed medical help and contacted Brevard County Fire Rescue. As that was happening, the school principal allegedly walked out of her house, stood at the top of her driveway, walked back inside the house, and shut off lights in her front yard, the report said. The boy was checked out and his mother was called. As paramedics were treating the boy, Anderson, the teacher, allegedly began yelling at the paramedics for putting the boy "in a machine," referring to the patrol vehicle, according to the report. The teacher appeared intoxicated and said she was aware of the party and that there were several kids there. Eventually, the officer told her to go away so he could take care of the boy, the report said. What they're saying "It's definitely a disappointing situation, unfortunately, it doesn't make the city look good" - Cocoa Beach Mayor, Keith Capizzi. "All this was done in order to make sure that there was accountability and that people are safe," he said. "I am very troubled by the information that CBPD has shared with the district. We hold our leaders to the highest of standards, and if these allegations are true, it's a complete failure in leadership and violation of our trust. The district is cooperating fully with police as they investigate this matter and will strive to provide families with full transparency" - Dr. Mark Rendell, Brevard Public Schools Superintendent, in prepared statement. FOX 35's attempts to reach Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan and Karly Anderson for comment were unsuccessful. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from reporting done by FOX 35's Esther Bower.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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A cocoa beach elementary school gets a new acting principle after unruly house party
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan is on administrative leave after a recent house party at her Cocoa Beach home. Cocoa Beach police arrested her and teacher Karly Anderson on Friday. Investigators say more than one hundred minors showed up for the 'white lie party' that allegedly involved underage drinking. Police were told similar parties happened once or twice a month. And students also told investigators there was marijuana use at the most recent party. Read: Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?' Both Hill-Brodigan and Anderson were charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. They've been placed on administrative leave from Brevard Public Schools. Brevard Public Schools has appointed Dr. Jennifer Clarke, Director of School Leadership, as acting principal at Roosevelt while the district seeks Hill-Brodigan's replacement. Read: Rolex 24 finale ignites the areas busiest season of the year Just outside campus today, grandparent Kimberly Bounds said, 'I'm really not sure what to say to my kids or my grandson. He's asking why she got arrested. It's just sad.' Read: Starbucks brings back free refills for these customers In a letter to families, Brevard County Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell said, 'I am very troubled by the information that CBPD has shared with the district. We hold our leaders to the highest standards, and if these allegations are true, it's a complete failure in leadership and a violation of our trust. The district is cooperating fully with police as they investigate this matter and will strive to provide families with full transparency.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
