Corte Madera Teen Cited for Rowdy House Party

CORTE MADERA, CA – A 15-year-old boy was cited Saturday for violating Corte Madera's social host accountability ordinance that prohibits parties where alcohol and juveniles are present.

The teen said his parents were out of town, and the party to which he invited 20 friends grew to 150 people, according to the Central Marin Police Authority.

Police began receiving calls around 10 p.m. about the party on Corte Madera Avenue. Callers reported teens walking and driving, some on the wrong side, up and down the street. One caller said the juveniles were trying to tip over his vehicle while he was inside it, police said.

Officers found a strong smell of alcohol in the party residence in the 500 block of Corte Madera Avenue and beer cans and alcohol bottles along the driveway. The teen who was issued a citation said his parents were unaware he had planned a party, police said.

A first violation of the social host ordinance carries a $750 fine, a second offense a $850 fine and $1,000 for a third violation.

– By Bay City News. Image via Shutterstock.