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Cocoa Beach principal and teacher arrested after underage drinking

Two Brevard Public Schools employees, including a principal and a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, have been arrested after a house party involving minors drinking at the principal’s home.

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Cocoa Beach police responded to the home on January 19 after reports of a large party.

When officers arrived, they found more than 100 youths in the home, many wearing matching T-shirts and drinking alcohol.

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Coolers containing alcohol were available to attendees, police said.

According to police, the homeowner was identified as Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, principal of Roosevelt Elementary.

During the investigation, the police found a heavily intoxicated youth on the front lawn who needed medical attention.

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Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) treated the individual using vehicle lights after Hill-Brodigan turned off the exterior lights of her home.

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Officers saw her retreat into the home during the incident.

In addition, an underage driver who stopped near the scene was arrested for driving under the influence.

An intoxicated adult female, later identified as Karly Anderson, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, approached officers at the scene and admitted to attending the party.

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Detectives interviewed numerous youth and parents in the days following the party, resulting in arrest warrants being issued.

Hill-Brodigan is charged with child neglect, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and hosting an “open house party.”

Anderson was charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

In a statement, Brevard Public Schools confirmed that both employees have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

“We are deeply troubled by these allegations and are fully cooperating with the Cocoa Beach Police Department,” the district said. “Our commitment to student safety remains our top priority.”

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