Police Raid Fraternity, More than 100 Arrested
Approximately 100 people face alcohol-related charges after authorities raided a Rowan University fraternity house. According to The Gloucester County Times, the raid occurred at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity in Glassboro. The authorities conducted a sting operation after hearing that the fraternity was involved in selling alcohol without a license to students under the age of 21. At the time of the raid there were almost 200 people inside the house and at least half of them were under the age of 21. The report states that approximately 100 individuals face charges of underage consumption/possession of alcohol. Additional charges issued include obstruction of justice, providing false information, and sale of alcohol without a license.
New Jersey police officers take underage consumption of alcohol seriously. New Jersey statute 2C:33-15 states: "Any person under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages who knowingly possesses without legal authority or who knowingly consumes any alcoholic beverage in any school, public conveyance, public place, or place of public assembly, or motor vehicle, is guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and shall be fined not less than $500."
Whenever the authorities issue multiple citations and make many arrests at once, there is the potential for mistakes to be made. The consequences of such charges could range from jail time and hefty penalties to a mark on the defendant's record, which could haunt him or her in the future.
The knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey at Lependorf & Silverstein have years of experience successfully handling alcohol-related charges. If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, please call our offices today at 609-240-0040 for a no-cost case evaluation.
