Florida Principal and Teacher Arrested After Hosting House Party for Minors

Underage House Party Discovered

• 🚨 Police responded to a "white lie party" in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where attendees were as young as 13 years old.
• 💡 Investigators estimate over 100 teens were present, with many reportedly drinking underage.
• 📞 Calls to 911 were prompted by excessive noise and dozens of cars blocking streets, with some teens pulling into school driveways.

Principal's Involvement and Arrest

• 🏠 The party was allegedly hosted at the home of Elizabeth Hilligan, the former principal of Roosevelt Elementary School.
• ⚠️ Hilligan was arrested and faces charges including child neglect, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and hosting an open house party.
• 🚫 She has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case.

Teacher's Role and Charges

• 🧑‍🏫 Third-grade teacher Carly Anderson was also present at the party and was arrested.
• 🍻 Anderson is charged with disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication.
• ⚠️ Despite starting at a new elementary school, she has now been placed on leave due to the ongoing case.

Incident Escalation

• 🚑 Police and fire rescue were called back to the home when a 17-year-old attendee was found shaking and vomiting on the front lawn.
• 🗣️ Anderson reportedly approached an officer, exhibiting intoxication and arguing about the situation.