Parents charged with death of teenagers
Have you ever considered being one of the “cool” parents that allow their kids to invite friends over for a party, in which you provide the alcohol? Well, think again.
Deerfield Police are cracking down on drunk driving, especially teenage drunk driving. After the death of teenagers Danny Bell and Ross Trace last October, who were killed in a traffic accident while drinking and driving, Deerfield police knew there had to be something done about the problem.
Last Friday, police charged Jeffrey and Sara Hutsell with five misdemeanors in connection with a party and the death of Bell and Trace. Warrants for their arrest had been issued, and the Hutsells turned themselves into police.
They were charged with two counts of violating the Deerfield liquor control act, one count of endangering the health of a child, and two counts of attempting to obstruct justice.
The first count was in relation to failing to control a party that was in their own home. They were home during the party and were fully aware of their son having a party as well as several dozen kids coming and going from their home.
The arrests were made with hopes of cracking down on drunk driving, as well as an attempt to save the lives of others. The arrests came after months of detailed investigations. The Hutsells posted $5,000 bond each and are scheduled to appear in court Jan. 10
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