Trumbull PD Busts Alleged Underage Drinking Party

TRUMBULL, CT—A homeowner was issued a summons after police busted a suspected underage drinking party on Churchill Road.

Police responded to an anonymous tip Aug. 15. An officer spotted three males in a vehicle near the party and questioned them. They indicated they were going to a nearby party.

Two of the males had alcoholic beverages and one had marijuana that was thrown out of the vehicle, police said.

The officer took all of their licenses and as he was heading toward the party the vehicle took off, according to police.

Youths scattered as the officer approached the residence. Inside officers observed alcohol containers and beer pong tables.

Police made contact with the homeowner, identified as Jose Ochoa, 54. He was issued a misdemeanor summons for second-degree breach of peace and permitting minors to possess alcohol.

The initial officer still had the licenses of the three males that took off. The license of William Newbauer, 18, of Milford appeared to be fraudulent, according to police. Police were able to make contact with the males thanks to some help from Fairfield Police.

Newbauer was charged with second-degree forgery, possession of marijuana and interfering with police. A Fairfield 18-year-old who was in the vehicle was charged with interfering with police and possession of alcohol by a minor. Another teen was cited for possession of alcohol by a minor.