Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Underage drinking party broken up at rural Wesley.

The Kossuth County Sheriff`s Department responded to a party with underage drinkers in the Wesley area New Years Eve during the 11-PM hour. Kossuth County Sheriff Paul Gronbach says the party was at the Mike and Dawn Reimers residence at rural Wesley at 1907 240th Avenue. Sheriff Gronbach says several people ran out into blizzard conditions and remained out in the cold for two hours! He says several rescue personnel were called to the scene to help with searching efforts for safety reasons. Sheriff Gronbach says six officers from the Kossuth County Sheriff`s office, The Wesley Fire Department, Britt Ambulance, Wesley First Responders, Algona Ambulance and three snowmobilers, there were some 40 respondents.
Sheriff Gronbach says there was a head count of 60 to 80 underage drinkers at this party. He says no charges will be filed and anticipates a lengthy investigation process.

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