NOVATO (KRON) — A woman was found not guilty after she was cited New Year’s Eve for allegedly providing alcohol to minors at a house party.
Around 11:05 p.m. officers responded to a medical situation in the 800 block on Pine Ave, police said.
Police said that when they arrived, they learned that a party was taking place at the home, and that minors were there drinking alcohol.
Police determined that 42-year-old Harlina Thornton was the host of the party, and she was consequently cited for a “Social Host Ordinance Violation,” according to police reports.
However, Thornton said that there was no alcohol at her house and that a group of girl arrived late to the party.
One of the girls who had arrived late was intoxicated and began vomiting and losing consciousness.
Thornton called 911 then provided care and monitored the girl until emergency services arrived.
When the Novato Police Department arrived, they issued her a citation for allegedly serving alcohol to minors.
Marin County Superior Court Judge Frank Drago found her not guilty and cleared her all wrongdoings.