Homeowners Charged for Hosting Underage Drinking Party in Batavia

Police busted an underage drinking party in Batavia last month and charged the homeowners with hosting the party and also cited 15 more people for underage drinking, according to police.

Eugene Garbaccio, 53, and Barbara Garbaccio, 53, both of Batavia, have been charged with hosting an unlawful residential gathering for their alleged role in the party, which took place on Oct. 29, according to a Batavia Police Department press release.

Police were called to the couple’s home in the 1000 block of Main Street at about 10:20 p.m. for a report of a loud party, police said. When officers arrived, they witnessed several people running from the property at 1013 Main Street.

Officers learned there were several people under the age of 21 years old drinking at the home. Police ended up citing and charged 15 for consumption of alcohol by a minor, according to the news release.

Court proceeding will be held at the Kane County Branch Court at 9 a.m. on Dec. 13.