Woman Allegedly Hosts Sex/Alcohol Parties for Teens

(Lexington County, South Carolina) A 46-year-old woman, Patricia Hartwell, was arrested for allegedly hosting sex and alcohol parties for high school students over a two-year period.

Lexington County deputies were alerted to the alleged crimes on August 14 after a parent stated that her daughter got drunk and lost her virginity at one of Hartwell's parties.

From WLTX.com:

Deputies say the parties were for students at White Knoll High School, and these parties happened regularly over a two-year period. Investigators say Hartwell encouraged boys and girls to have sex at her apartment, which is located near the school.

Sheriff James Metts says some of the teens involved were as young as 14 years old.

"It's possible that hundreds of kids were involved," Metts says.

Officers say in addition to alcohol and drugs, Hartwell provided birth control pills. Metts says the pills were given without the consent of parents.

Hartwell has been charged with six counts of transferring beer to a minor, five counts of transferring liquor to a minor and five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The investigation continues and more charges may be filed.

Tip: Rusty


[Update 12/08/06]

Hartwell pleads guilty and is sentenced.