Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, and Karly Anderson, a teacher at the same school, have been arrested following an underage house party at Hill-Brodigan’s residence.
On January 19, 2025, the Cocoa Beach Police Department responded to a call regarding a house party at the residence.
Upon arrival, officers discovered over 100 juveniles, many wearing matching t-shirts, and observed numerous individuals consuming alcohol from coolers on the property. The homeowner was identified as Hill-Brodigan.
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During the investigation, a juvenile at the party experienced an alcohol-related medical event and required treatment from Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR). Officers witnessed Hill-Brodigan turn off the outside lights of her residence and go inside as BCFR was treating the intoxicated juvenile, forcing first responders to use auxiliary lighting from their vehicle. A separate traffic stop near the residence resulted in the arrest of a juvenile driver for DUI.
Karly Anderson, identified as a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, approached officers at the scene, admitting to being at the party. She was visibly intoxicated.
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Following interviews with numerous juveniles and parents, arrest warrants were obtained for both Hill-Brodigan and Anderson.
Hill-Brodigan is charged with Child Neglect, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, and holding an “Open House Party.”
Anderson is charged with Child Neglect and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
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