Fairfax County police are pursuing criminal charges against a McLean couple after a party at their house reportedly drew hundreds of teens and became unruly.
Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Woodacre Drive at around 9:03 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 after 911 received multiple calls about “a large party that had gotten out of control,” according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
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Callers estimated that between 100 and 300 people had gathered at the residence.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd and fireworks being discharged. Officers worked to restore order and safely disperse those gathered at the residence.
Underage drinking and assorted “disorderly conduct” were also witnessed at the party, police said.
After learning that the homeowners had organized the party for their teenage child, officers obtained warrants charging both the 55-year-old man and 45-year-old woman with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and maintaining a common nuisance — both class 1 misdemeanors in Virginia that could lead to up to 12 months in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500.
The parents were both released from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on $1,000 bonds. They are scheduled to appear in Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for an arraignment by a clerk on Nov. 20 and for an adjudicatory hearing on Dec. 22, per online records.
The FCPD says the incident and resulting charges should serve “as a reminder of the importance of safety and supervision when hosting gatherings involving minors.”
“While these events are often intended to be fun and enjoyable, circumstances can change quickly,” the FCPD said in a press release yesterday (Thursday). “We encourage parents and homeowners to remain mindful of activities taking place on their property, take steps to prevent underage drinking, and contact police if concerns arise or a situation begins to escalate.”
