Sheriff’s Office Bust Large Alcohol Party in Woodland Park-Numerous Minors Cited

On Sunday morning just after 1:00 a.m. the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of large underage alcohol party at a residence on Market Place in Woodland Park.  During that investigation 24 minors between the ages of 13 and 20 were cited for alcohol violations and one of those minors a 15 year old Female was arrested for Third Degree Assault on a Police Officer after striking him in the face.  A second highly intoxicated 16 year old female was arrested for Obstructing/Resisting a Police Officer.  Two minors were transported to FRHS by Woodland Park rescue for injuries they received while breaking out a basement window attempting to flee the residence.  During the investigation numerous youth became unruly and uncooperative and assistance was requested from the Madison County Sheriff’s office and Nebraska State Patrol.  A large quantity of consumed and unconsumed alcoholic beverages were seized from the residence.  Four windows were damaged in the basement area of the residence as youth tried to flee.