COCOA BEACH, Fla. — The 18th Judicial District State Attorney's Office announced charges Tuesday against a former elementary school principal and teacher accused of being involved with an underaged house party in January.

Former Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan has been charged with child neglect, five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and holding an open house party. Former third-grade teacher Karly Anderson has been charged with disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication.

What You Need To Know

  • Former Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan and teacher Karly Anderson were arrested in January after being accused of involvement with an underaged house party at the principal’s Cocoa Beach home

  • Police say more than 100 minors were found at the home drinking and intoxicated

  • Hill-Brodigan, a former Brevard Public Schools teacher of the year, and Anderson are both free on bond

According to information from the Cocoa Beach Police Department, when officers arrived at Hill-Brodigan’s home on Jan. 19, they say Anderson, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time, approached officers and identified herself.

Investigators say one juvenile was found on the front lawn having an alcohol-related medical episode.

They noted that paramedics had to treat the child using their own lighting due to Hill-Brodigan turning off her home’s outdoor lights.

Police say more than 100 minors were found drinking and intoxicated at the home.

Hill-Brodigan, a one-time teacher of the year, and Anderson were arrested in January, but are currently free on bond.

“Florida’s laws dealing with open house parties and underage drinking are meant to keep our young people and communities safe," State Attorney William Scheiner said in a statement released Tuesday. "These laws are in place to deter the conduct that exposes our youth to harm and gives rise to these criminal charges. When laws are violated, the State Attorney’s Office stands with law enforcement, the school board and the community we serve to hold the offenders accountable and ensure the safety of our youth.”

At the time of Hill-Brodigan and Anderson's arrests, Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell released the following statement to parents in a letter:

“We hold our leaders to the highest of standards, and if these allegations are true, it’s a complete failure in leadership and violation of our trust. The district is cooperating fully with police as they investigate this matter and will strive to provide families with full transparency.”