Over 70 Arrested At Underage Drinking Party In Edgar County

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EDGAR COUNTY, Ill – Just before midnight Friday night the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department received a report of cars blocking the roadway south of Vermilion.

When Deputies arrived they found a large underage drinking party.

Officers say that 72 people were transported to the jail by bus.

An ambulance was called for three people with alcohol related emergencies.

RIDES Mass Transit assisted with a bus and the Vermilion Fire Dept assisted with medical care.

Paris Police Dept. assisted at the jail with processing and breath tests.

More details are expected to be released in the coming days.