Underage Drinking Party Bust: Teen Assaults Officer in Rhode Island

Underage Party and Initial Response

• 🚨 Officers responded to reports of a large fight and underage drinking at a Rhode Island home on the Fourth of July.
• 💡 Upon arrival, officers found teenagers running and hiding, with evidence of alcohol consumption noted inside the residence.
• ⚠️ A teenage girl was reportedly experiencing a panic attack, requiring medical attention.

Homeowner and Teen Interactions

• 🏠 The homeowner, Brian Borzelle, was present but uncooperative when questioned by officers.
• 🔑 Officers confiscated keys from attendees to prevent them from leaving.
• 🗣️ Many teens expressed curiosity about police procedures, asking about badge numbers and equipment.

Allegations of Assault and Furnishing Alcohol

• 👊 Alexander Borzelle, identified as the homeowner's son, allegedly assaulted an officer by kicking him and slamming the door.
• ⚖️ Brian Borzelle and Rachel Hernandez, identified as homeowners, were later arrested and charged with furnishing alcohol to underage persons.
• 📝 A witness statement indicated over 60 teenagers were fighting and drinking in the street.

Legal Ramifications and Aftermath

• 🚓 Alexander Borzelle was booked for simple assault.
• 📄 The homeowners and Alexander Borzelle were released on their own recognizance.
• 🎤 Law&Crime's Elizabeth Millner breaks down the bodycam footage and legal implications of the incident.