Police: Rumson Teen Party Busted

Rumson police have arrested two borough teens on charges in connection with underage drinking at a large Saturday party allegedly hosting juveniles.

The party host, Ian Vernon, 18, of Elm Lane, Rumson, was arrested and charged with maintaining a nuisance, serving alcoholic beverages to underage persons, and disorderly conduct after police responded to an 11 p.m. call reporting the party at his home.

The caller reported that there were “multiple juveniles on their lawn,” police said. Rumson Police Lt. Christopher York and Sgt. Peter Koenig responded and found the reported party in progress and many running from the scene upon police’s arrival, police reported.

Assistance was requested from Fair Haven and Little Silver police.

In addition to Vernon, Sam Chandler, 18, of Rumson was arrested and charged with underage possession of alcohol, police reported.

Both Vernon and Chandler were released on summonses pending court, police said.