Cocoa Beach principal and teacher arrested after underage party, police say
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The Cocoa Beach Police Department said the “underage house party” occurred Jan. 19.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. — A principal and teacher of a Brevard County Elementary school were arrested after a house party took place with more than 100 juveniles, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

Officers saw more than 100 juveniles at the residence in matching t-shirts. Many who were consuming alcohol that was later learned to be available in coolers at the home, police said. The homeowner was identified as Roosevelt Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan. 

A teacher at the same school, Karly Anderson, approached officers on scene identifying herself as a teacher and had been at the party, police said.

Detectives interviewed numerous juveniles and parents the next few days.

An arrest warrant was obtained for Hill-Brodigan for child neglect, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and holding the party. Anderson was charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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