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Principal, teacher arrested at house party with over 100 juveniles, police say

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COCOA BEACH, Fla. — An elementary school principal and teacher were arrested after police busted a house party.

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Officers responded to a home in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and observed the large crowd, many of whom were wearing matching T-shirts, CBS affiliate WKMG reported.

Police said alcohol was available in coolers at the home, which is owned by Roosevelt Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan.

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Police told WKMG that while officers were investigating the party, a juvenile was located on the front lawn experiencing an alcohol-related medical event.

Hill-Brodigan was reportedly seen turning off her home’s exterior lights.

A drunk woman identified as Karly Anderson approached officers and said she was a teacher and had been at the party, according to WKMG.

It was later discovered that she was a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Both now face child neglect and other charges.

Brevard Public Schools said both have been placed on administrative leave pending the results of a police investigation.

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