Louisville man accused of hosting spring break house party in Destin for high schoolers

A Louisville man was arrested in Destin, Florida this week and is accused of holding a house party with marijuana and alcohol for a group of teens on spring break.

Thomas Gardner, 55, of Louisville was arrested Tuesday after authorities responded to a noise complaint on Terra Cotta Way in Destin, according to a statement from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.

Officers found marijuana on the coffee table as well as liquor bottles and beer cans scattered throughout the home, according to the release.

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Garnder was the only person in the home over 21 years old, according to the release, and said he was "chaperoning the students and knew they were in high school and consuming alcohol."

Gardner is charged with holding an open house party and possession of marijuana, both misdemeanor charges.

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