CONNEAUT — A Conneaut woman could go to prison for nearly six years for her role in an under-age drinking party conducted in her home late last month, she learned Tuesday morning.
Irene Metcalf, 46, 405 Middle Road, appeared in Conneaut Municipal Court on three charges stemming from the party police interrupted early on the morning of Sept. 27. She has been charged with tampering with evidence, a felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of obstructing official business and furnishing alcohol to underage persons.
The felony carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, said Judge Thomas Harris. Bond was set at $10,000 for the felony charge and $2,000 for the misdemeanors.
Metcalf gave brief answers to Harris’ questions in a voice barely above a whisper. Metcalf told the judge she had worked at the True North convenience store in Conneaut closed until December for renovations. She will be represented at her preliminary hearing, tentatively set for 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The hearing was witnessed by several students from Conneaut Middle School participating in the annual “Day in Court” program.
An anonymous call sent police to Metcalf’s home around 1:30 a.m. Sept. 27. Through the doors and windows officers saw young people drinking beer, according to a report. Moments later, police saw Metcalf walking through the house, gathering cans and cups and ignoring officers knocking repeatedly on the door.
When Metcalf did come to the door, she told police she was asleep upstairs and unaware alcohol was being consumed.
Police gave breath tests to five under-age adults and 13 juveniles found on the premises. The adults were cited and will appear in court Tuesday. An unknown number of juveniles were cited into Juvenile Court, officers said.
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