Woman Charged for Providing Alcohol to Minors at Jersey Shore Party

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A 53-year-old woman named Lori R. Fuller has been charged with corruption of minors and selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors after police responded to a report of a loud altercation outside her residence in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania on New Year's Eve and found multiple underage individuals who appeared to be intoxicated and under the influence of marijuana.

Why it matters

Underage drinking and drug use at private parties is an ongoing issue that law enforcement continues to monitor, especially in popular vacation destinations like the Jersey Shore. This case highlights the legal responsibilities of adults who host parties where minors are consuming alcohol and drugs.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of a loud altercation outside Fuller's residence on Oak Street around 12:12 a.m. on January 1st. Upon arrival, they found multiple individuals, including minors, who appeared to be intoxicated and under the influence of marijuana. Fuller allowed the officers to enter the home, where they found additional minors and evidence of underage drinking and marijuana use. Officers determined that alcohol and marijuana were supplied to the minors during the party, and Fuller, the only legal-age adult present, was aware of the illegal activities.

• On January 1st, 2026 at approximately 12:12 a.m., police responded to a report of a loud altercation outside the residence.

What’s next

Several individuals were taken to the police station, where their parents were contacted to pick them up. The judge will determine if Fuller will be allowed bail.