At 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday, December, 13, 2017, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of an underage beer party at 309 South 6th Street, Mallard. Upon investigation the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office cited and released Cody Hapes (18) of Laurens for possession of alcohol 1st offense, a simple misdemeanor.
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