Illinois Homeowner Arrested After Police Find Underage Drinkers at House Party

Officers responded to a home in Creve Coeur on October 24, 2026, after receiving a report of underage drinking. The gathering was large enough that police from three neighboring departments also responded.

Most of the people at the party were between 16 and 20 years old, although several adults over 21 were also present. Officers tested some attendees for alcohol and found readings ranging from approximately .03 to more than .160.

Police arrested the homeowner, Andrea Miller of Creve Coeur, and later released her with a notice to appear in court. Meanwhile, officers worked to get the younger partygoers safely back to their parents or guardians.

Party Gets Busted

According to an October 26 statement from the Creve Coeur Police Department, the gathering took place at a residence in the 600 block of Pekin Avenue.

Creve Coeur officers were joined by police from East Peoria, North Pekin, and Marquette Heights. The department did not disclose the total number of people at the party or explain who initially reported the drinking.

During the investigation, officers identified several attendees who had consumed alcohol. Breath samples collected from some individuals showed alcohol concentrations between .03 and more than .160.

In Illinois, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for most adult drivers is .08. A reading above .160 exceeds twice that threshold, although police did not report any arrests for impaired driving connected to the gathering.

Homeowner in Trouble

Following the investigation, officers arrested Miller in connection with the gathering. She was later released with a notice to appear in court, rather than remaining in custody.

Police did not specify the criminal charge against her or provide a scheduled court date. The department also did not identify any other adults who might face charges.

Officers spent part of the response arranging transportation and coordinating with responsible adults. The police department said juveniles were removed from the residence in a safe and orderly manner before being released to their parents or guardians.

Police Draw a Line

In its statement, the department warned adults about the consequences of allowing minors to drink alcohol at parties or other gatherings.

“This is not about ruining fun for young people,” police wrote, explaining that large underage drinking gatherings can create serious safety concerns.

The department pointed to impaired driving, alcohol poisoning, injuries, and other criminal activity as potential dangers. Its statement did not indicate that any of those outcomes occurred during this particular party.

Police also cautioned that adults over 21 can face criminal consequences for allowing, providing, facilitating, or knowingly permitting underage drinking at a residence.

The department said officers would continue responding to underage drinking complaints and taking enforcement action when they identify violations of the law.