Lacey Youth, 15, Taken To Hospital After He Was Found Unresponsive At Party

Lacey police recently responded to a Forked River home on a report of an unresponsive 15-year-old after the boy's older brother summoned help, Police Chief David A. Paprota said.

Officer Michael Verwey and Officer Martin Julian went to the home at 10:26 p.m. on April 15. A neighbor called for assistance after being summoned by the older brother of the unresponsive male, the chief said.

Investigation at the scene indicated that the 15-year-old male was having a party while his parents were away for the evening. He reportedly consumed a combination of various intoxicants to the point of incapacitation. The juvenile was transported to Community Medical Center where he was treated and later released to his parents, Paprota said.

The investigation is pending the identification of all the juveniles at the party and notification to their parents and guardians, the chief said.