On Saturday, August 17th, 2019, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of an underage drinking party at 4093 460th Avenue. Following the investigation, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office issued a citation to Dalton Bunda (19) of Emmetsburg for permitting persons under the age of 18 to consume alcohol, a simple misdemeanor. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office issued a citation to Skyliar Dean (18) of Milford for possession of alcohol under the legal age, a simple misdemeanor. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office also issued five juvenile referrals for possession of alcohol. The five juveniles were released to the custody of their parent or legal gaurdian.
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