Rye PD broke up a party of under age boozing by an estimated thirty kids on Saturday night at 6 Barberry Lane in Rye. According to police, many kids scattered upon police arrival but several were "detained and identified". The home owners, identified via tax records as Ronald Goldstein and Joan Babchak, were not home according to police.
(PHOTO: Scene of the crime.)
Public Safety Commissioner Michael C. Corcoran, Jr. stated that, “this is an ongoing investigation into who may have supplied the alcoholic beverages which will include interviews with multiple parties.” Rye PD received the call about the activity via their anonymous tip line.
Residents can report anonymous tips by email (tips@ryepd.ryeny.gov) or phone (914-760-4243) or see further directions below.
(PHOTO: Homeowners Ronald Goldstein and Joan Babchak were not at home during the time of the incident.)
Here is the official PR from Rye PD:
“Rye Police respond to under aged drinking party”
On Saturday night, April 29, 2017, Rye Police Officers responded to 6 Barberry Lane on a report of a noise complaint. Upon arrival, Rye officers observed numerous under aged individuals drinking what appeared to be canned beer on the rear deck of the home. Numerous empty cans of “Bud Light” were scattered throughout the yard.
Officers estimated approximately 30 under aged individuals in and outside the home. Many fled upon encountering the officers.
During the investigation, one of the officers observed a 17 year old male in possession of a nine pack of unopened beer and one open “Bud Light” in his hand that he dropped and kicked under the car that he was standing near. Several individuals were detained and identified and evidence was confiscated.
The homeowners were not home.
Public Safety Commissioner Michael C. Corcoran, Jr. stated that, “this is an ongoing investigation into who may have supplied the alcoholic beverages which will include interviews with multiple parties.”
Corcoran added that an “anonymous tip” was submitted through the agency’s Tip Line, which led to the department’s response.
“Rye Police Department will continue to take a zero tolerance approach to under aged drinking and towards the hosting of these types of parties. These behaviors violate the law, pose significant danger to our young people and potentially expose homeowners to civil and criminal liability, said Corcoran.”
Rye Police Department detectives are investigating this case and charges are pending at this time.
