I'm sure if I had a breath test instrument here and I ran you through that, you'd be getting a court date. >> You're here with your boss having a party with 200 kids who are drinking. Get out of my face. >> Officers were first called over a parking complaint, but what they found blew up fast. Teens were drinking openly at a massive house party and chaos was just beginning. >> We got a runner. >> Yeah, I think the golf course is going to get very busy here. >> Trespassing. >> Hey. >> Hey. >> Whose party is it? >> Uh neither of us. >> Okay. You don't know, huh? >> I do not want to pray for you. >> You said you don't want to what? >> My shirt. Uh it's like a white life party, so I do want to pray for you. >> Oh my god, you got a >> He's like a He's like a street preacher. >> Is this your party? >> No. >> Okay. Do you also not know whose party it is? You just saw the fire and showed up like the like the bat signal? >> Yeah, it's like a white life party. >> Oh my god, so how do I know if you're telling me the truth? >> Do you need anything? >> What what happened? >> I need you guys to shut up and fix the parking out here. >> Okay. >> I mean, obviously you guys are in the middle of a neighborhood with 60 people here. What do you think? >> Okay. What kind of truck is it? >> Dude, dude, the the whole parking situation is a [ __ ] show. Look at it. >> Yeah. >> I'm going to give you the opportunity before we go up and down the street and start writing parking tickets. >> Okay. >> What's up? >> What's up, kid? >> Okay. >> It's all the cars. >> Do you guys have >> The cars need to be facing the right way first. I would say start parking in the yard. Fill the yard up first. >> Okay. >> And then park in the road and the car needs to be facing the correct way in the lane. >> Yes, sir. All right. Thank you, sir. We appreciate it. >> We will get that done. >> All right. Thank you. >> And whose party is it? >> We're not sure. >> Okay. >> We'll try to figure it out, but thank you. >> After initially speaking to a few attendees, officers left the scene. Around the same time, another officer stopped a teen for speeding who revealed he had just left the party because someone there had a gun and he got uncomfortable. The callback immediately escalated the situation into a serious safety concern. >> Just inside. >> Well, we're leaving. Um, sorry. >> Cocoa Beach Police Department. So, when you first came around the corner on Minuteman, you were at 40 and then you slammed on the brakes cuz you saw where I was sitting. Then you passed me and then you sped back up to 41. >> I'm just I was just scared. We We left that party up there and we just felt uncomfortable. There was someone had a gun and I just got uncomfortable. I wanted to leave. >> Someone had a gun? >> Yeah, I No one shot anything, but someone was like taking pictures of the gun. And I just wanted I I'm sorry. >> So, was someone showing off they had a gun or >> Yeah, I I just felt uncomfortable. I don't Like I have I'm around guns. I just don't like when teenagers have them. It just makes me uncomfortable. We were there just having a good time. No drinking, no nothing like that. I'm not that type of person. I used to be a sheriff's explorer, so I don't do that type of stuff. I was just there hanging out with friends. >> Do you know who the person was? >> No, I don't know. That's why I got uncomfortable. >> But it was another teenager or >> it was like a teenager. It was a guy and a girl and they were taking pictures. >> All right. >> I'm really sorry. >> Yeah. >> A lot of smoking and we need >> Was it like a memorial party or something or what was it? Was it a memorial party or what was it? Just >> It's called like a white light party. Everyone wears a shirt that has like a lot a lie on it and it hangs out. I only go to hang out with friends, hang out with people, but >> Where's his parents at? Are they not there? >> They leave the the mom They throw a party like every week. Cuz the kid the kid's parents left. Left them. And this woman's a principal at that elementary school right there. Okay. >> While they're home or do you Are they gone like >> she was there when we got there. >> So, they're home? >> I don't know where she is now, but I appreciate um I'm sorry once again. >> No, you're good. >> You have a good one. >> Yep, thank you. >> There's some bad stuff going on, too. >> That's what I heard. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. So, that's my concern. >> Yes, sir. >> Right? Drinking and guns. >> No, no, not us, sir. >> I've seen three Snapchat Snapchats with guns already. >> No, sir, that's not That's not us. >> Were you guys just down here on >> Yeah, yeah, we were there, sir. We were not doing that. We were leaving. That's why we left. Me, like I said, us three, we left when the first time the cops got called that we were there. >> Mhm. >> We just left and we just didn't go, you know, we were sitting down there just waiting. And then you know, one of our friends said, "Hey, you know, come back." We came back and he was pretty messed up, so we just wanted to help him get home and we're leaving right now, sir. >> Okay. Why would we get a call that someone's being held at gunpoint? And there's Snapchats with guns. >> I am not sure what we did. >> Sorry, I have no idea. >> I haven't been out of the house yet. This officer has. So, I'm going to talk to him real quick and see what's going on. You guys just wait there for a second. >> When investigators returned, they documented over 100 teens at the home, alcohol flowing, and witnessed dangerous activity. Statements and evidence later confirmed the party had been organized and advertised online, helping police identify the responsible adults. >> They were stopped in the roadway. One of the kids is over here, the one that's puking. He's super sick from that party. Obviously, they all They all admitted they just came out of there. They said there was some really bad stuff going on. So, they said all of their parents know where they were at and what was going on there. >> He was down there. I didn't receive anything. >> Yeah. So. >> I saw I mean, someone else the other kid I stopped but there were some people there drinking. The kid that I stopped uh there were other people drinking and stuff. >> All right. You guys call your parents real quick. I just want to hear that they know where you're at and if you guys are good, I'm going to get you out of here, okay? How old are you guys? >> I'm 16. >> 16? >> 13. >> 17. >> Hi. >> Hi. I think he's sleeping. >> Uh yeah. >> Hey ma'am, this is this is Officer Smith with Cocoa Beach Police Department. >> What's okay? >> Did you know that your son was out of out of party here in Cocoa Beach? >> Um when when I talked to him a little bit ago, I thought they were at the gas station. >> Well, we we went to the we went to the gas station then the party. Remember? >> Okay. Oh, okay, yeah. >> Okay, well, there's a bunch of kids drinking and we're getting a bunch of calls about some pretty serious allegations. So, I just want to make sure that all parents are aware of what was going on out there, okay? You guys headed home? Okay, they're all heading home, okay? >> One of my parents are here. >> Okay. >> All right, so >> Thank you. >> You're good. >> So, I was taking them home. >> My mom didn't answer. >> Okay. >> No. >> What about dad? Anybody else? >> a dad. >> Okay. >> I I swore she did. >> Well, he said that she did too and she thought he was at a gas station. >> No, I swore. >> You're 13 years old hanging out at a party where people are drinking. I'll talk to them. >> Mom, you're on speaker you're on speaker with the police officer. >> Hey ma'am. >> Hello, who is this? >> This is Officer Smith with Cocoa Beach Police Department. >> Okay. Is my son sober? >> Your son's sober, yes, ma'am. He's been super respectful and polite and he's trying to get everybody home. They left the party as soon as the cops got them called the first time. But when I saw the car stop in the roadway and one of the kids is not feeling well, just wanted to make sure all the parents knew where what was going on and uh get get them home safe, okay? >> Okay. >> All right, so he's going to drive them home. You're okay with that, right? >> I am all right with that. My son is 100% okay. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Sorry, she was sleeping. She got >> I understand. It's late. >> Yeah. Okay. Be smart, guys. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. So, be smart. Get home safe, all right? >> Yes, sir. >> I appreciate you driving them, okay? >> Sir, do you want me to pull off first and then try to pull off? >> No, you guys are good. Go. >> Thank you, sir. Sir, I'm trying to be as reasonable as possible. I'm I'm I'm trying to take him home. >> Yeah, juvenile possible intoxication. I need him evaluated. Not until he gets checked out by us. >> Let's get you We're going to get you in the car, okay? >> All right. >> Let's do it. Ready? >> Yep. >> One Oh. All right, just go. >> There we go. >> One, two, three. We're going to go to the back seat, okay? >> All right. Fine, your way. >> Officer, I was only trying to assist. Oh, why don't you [ __ ] put me in [ __ ] Officer Brown? Tell me why you put me in handcuffs. What the [ __ ] is wrong with them? >> What? >> I'm concerned about a child that's being put into a machine, into one of these vehicles, and it's none of my [ __ ] business? You say something to them. >> Well, they can't disclose information. >> No, you No, you tell Cocoa Beach has gone [ __ ] mad and nasty. You know what they do? >> for us. They That's Brevard County Fire Rescue. >> Well, you know I'm a teacher. Who the [ __ ] did you put Who Who got put in that car? >> Well, it's a kid, but they Just like they can't disclose >> it's I was here hanging out this party. I mean, what the [ __ ] What's wrong with them? >> Okay. >> You guys got to act better. >> Do you want the truth? There was like 200 kids here drinking >> known. >> drinking, okay? And you're drunk as well. >> I'm not drunk. >> Yes, you are. I smell it. >> Oh, you smell it. You want >> Yes. >> All right, let's do a >> No, we're not getting through that, but >> I mean, do a test. >> Kirk this. >> But I'm saying, but I'm concerned. >> And you're intoxicated, too. >> Oh, who cares? So, I get out in your car and ride with you or call my >> Because he's 17 and he was here drinking at a party. >> Why are you yelling at me? >> Because you're yelling. You're here with your boss having a party with 200 kids who are drinking. Get out of my face. Now. >> That's on your camera. >> It is. >> Hello. >> Hello, is this Elizabeth? >> This is. >> Hi, this is Detective Brozo, Cook Beach Police Department. How are you doing? >> Good, how are you doing? >> Pretty good. Um, is there any way I can meet up with you today? >> Um, I am not home right now. How How can I help you? >> Uh, I need to meet up with you and speak with you today. >> Um, it sounds pretty important. Is something wrong? >> Yes, ma'am. It's the same incident that I've been, uh, attempting to speak with you about. >> Okay. Um, may I ask why do you want to see me in person though? >> Because this is your house and I can't really do these things over the phone. Especially since you live within our city. >> I mean, is there am I in in trouble or something? >> Well, I mean, how do things look? Honestly, how do they look? >> How do they look? I mean, >> you had a party at your house with a bunch of kids. The police were notified. It's not a good look. And we definitely need to talk. >> Right. >> So, I mean, the longer that we >> I need to involve a lawyer or something. I mean, to me it was teenagers, you know, doing things that, you know, just a party that I came home and broke up. I mean, I don't understand why this has anything to do I mean I don't understand why we have to go any further from that. >> Right. I think we're going to have to go and tell her. >> Okay, well, it's already past that. All right, and it's it's either you meet me now or I have to come find you. >> No, I'm I'm not like saying I won't meet with you. I'm just I'm saying do I need to bring a lawyer with me? I mean, is this Do I need to be more concerned of something? Are you going to arrest me and I don't >> That would be completely up to you whether or not you want to involve a lawyer. >> Okay. >> But either either way, Ms. Brodegan, we are meeting today. >> Okay. >> All right. Open the door. And step out for me, okay, ma'am? >> Yes, sir. >> Turn around. Put your hands behind your back. Can I see your phone? >> No. I'll put it back in my car. >> There you go. Thank you. All right, ma'am, come back over here. Hey, you want to double-check the double lock? No pockets. Nothing there. >> No pockets. >> Okay. Step back, ma'am. We're going to have to >> Okay. >> You'll have to come with >> Great timing. All right, Ms. Anderson, so we are here now. This is the last opportunity you're going to have to speak with me. Would you like to speak with me? >> I mean, like you didn't arrest me. You just put me in handcuffs. >> You are you are under arrest. >> I am under arrest. >> Yes, ma'am. >> You didn't read me my rights and you didn't tell me what I was arrested for. >> That's what I want to talk to you about. >> Okay. >> I only have to read you your rights if I'm going to question you. That's why I want to have a sit-down conversation. Okay. >> Okay, but if I see that I'm going to ask for an attorney. >> Okay. You have That's absolutely your right. So, if that's the case Corporal Ortiz, you want to help us? Actually, we'll just go right around the corner if you want to sit here with me. >> Uh do you want a water bottle? >> I'm sorry. >> Water? >> Please. I love that. Thank you. >> Hello, Ms. Brogan? >> Yes. Are you Detective Rhodes? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Hello. >> All right. Can you turn around? Put your hands behind your back. >> Go ahead. >> All right. Ma'am, you're going to go with this detective, okay? All right, Ms. Brogan, before we begin, I'm going to read you your rights, okay? You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to make any statements or answer any questions. Do you understand each of these rights that I've explained to you? >> I do. >> With these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to me now? >> I don't. >> Okay. Yes, ma'am. Your charges are open house party, contributing to the delinquency of minors, and child neglect. All right. >> According to the Cocoa Beach Police Department, officers responded on January 19th, 2025 after reports of a large house party involving minors at a residence connected to staff from Roosevelt Elementary School. Investigators documented more than 100 teenagers at the scene, alcohol allegedly made available to minors, and emergency crews treating at least one teen suffering from an alcohol-related medical event. Police say evidence and witness statements led to arrest warrants for two school employees on charges including child neglect, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and hosting an open house party. Authorities confirmed no life-threatening injuries were reported. Both individuals were placed on administrative leave, and the case now moves through the court process as officials emphasize accountability and the responsibility adults have to safeguard minors.