Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Violating Social Host Law After Underage Drinking Party: Cops
A large number of underaged teens were found drinking at a Cutchogue house party, police said.
CUTCHOGUE, NY — A Cutchogue man was charged with violating Suffolk County's Social Host Law on Tuesday after he allegedly had a house party where a large group of teens were found drinking, police said.
According to Southold Town Police, John T. Kinsey, 20, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. at the Track Avenue home and charged with violating the Social Host Law, a misdemeanor.
After receiving a call regarding a large party at the location, police responded and found a large number of underage youths drinking alcoholic beverages at the party, authorities said.
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Kinsey was found to be hosting the party, police said.
The party was dispersed and Kinsey was placed under arrest; he was also found to be in possession of marijuana, police said.
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