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Youngsville woman charged with providing alcohol to minors

A Youngsville woman faces numerous charges after allegedly providing alcohol at an underage party.

Stefanie M. Melice, 35, of Youngsville, is charged with 10 counts of corruption of minors and 10 counts of furnishing liquor to minors. According to Youngsville Borough Police, police received an anonymous tip shortly before midnight, Saturday, Nov. 2, that an underage drinking party was underway in the borough.

All was quiet when police, with assistance from Pennsylvania State Police, arrived at the Hillside Drive residence, according to the affidavit of probable cause.

Inside, police found the homeowners and 11 juveniles under the age of 21, according to the affidavit. They also saw a cooler full of alcoholic beverages.

Following interviews at the scene, it was determined that 10 of the 11 juveniles had been drinking, police said.

Six of the 10 juveniles were interviewed with their parents present at the Youngsville Borough Police station, according to the affidavit.

“All six advised that the accused, Stefanie Melice, provided them with brewed beverages by showing them the cooler and allowing them to consume what was contained within the cooler,” according to police. “Five of those interviewed advised that Stefanie Melice made them mixed drinks in red Solo cups containing alcohol along with apple cider or cranberry juice.”

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