Posted Monday, October 12, 2009 --- 3:00 a.m.

Press Release from the Grant County Sheriff's Department:

Underage Drinking Party

Location: 1838 Old Lancaster Rd, Platteville Twsp
Date and Time: 10/10/09 1:20 am

Subjects Involved:
1. John Jewison
Age:21
Address:1838 Old Lancaster Rd

Owners of Property:
1. John Jewison
Type: House
Address: 1838 Old Lancaster Rd

Details:
Early Saturday morning, Sgt. Breuer of the Grant Co. Sheriff's Dept. made a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling west on Hwy 81. The driver, Roy Schambow, age 20, from Rewey was discovered to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested for Absolute Sobriety. Schambow stated he had come from a party on Old Lancaster Rd.

Dispatch had received a complaint earlier in the night of loud noises coming from an address on Old Lancaster Rd.

Four Grant County Deputies responded to the party. As Deputies arrived at the residence many people fled. The party was estimated to have approximately 200 in attendance. There were six half barrels of beer recovered, as well as many other assorted alcoholic beverages.

John Jewison age 21 from Platteville, the resident of the house on Old Lancaster Rd, is being charged with multiple counts of Selling or Procuring Alcohol to a Minor.

Arrest or Charges:
27 Underage Arrests, 1 Absolute Sobriety, Selling or Procuring Alcohol to a Minor.

Investigating Officer: Deputy Mark Schwartz
Officer Authorizing News Release: Deputy Mark Schwartz

***ALL SUBJECTS ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW***