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Teen drinking parties will not be tolerated The Jackson Police Department has received several reports from concerned citizens regarding "open house parties.". Open house parties are parties where teenagers gather at a residence and are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages. "We have received several reports, after the fact, regarding open house parties. We have been told that parents have allowed teenagers to gather at their residences and consume alcoholic beverages with the parents in attendance," said Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge. "Apparently this was quite common during the Christmas break," Burge added. "Parents need to understand they are putting themselves at tremendous liability if an underage person consumes alcoholic beverages and leaves the party and is involved in an accident," said Burge. In addition, the parents face criminal charges for "Allowing an Open House Party" is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500. Those convicted could also face a jail sentence of up to six months.
Underage persons attending such a party also face criminal charges. The Jackson Police Department has a "zero tolerance" for underage drinking. "Parents need to understand that if we receive a complaint regarding this type of activity, they are going to be arrested," said Burge.
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