Gainesville Police arrested more than a dozen people after busting a party early Monday at a building undergoing renovations.
Officers arrested John L. Drake, Mustapha O. Elzaatari and Juan C. Mosquera-Guzman — all 18 — and 20-year-old Thomas Raymond Swanson, along with 10 others, some minors and some adults. The adults were arrested on felony charges of criminal mischief and burglary, said GPD spokesman Officer Ben Tobias.
At about 1 a.m., officers responded to the Oak Park Executive Suites at 2002 NW 13th St., and found an unlocked door, Tobias said. Several of the partygoers were still hiding after the officers made themselves known.
On the third floor, officers discovered a makeshift bar and dance floor along with a stereo and disco ball, Tobias said. They also spotted snacks and alcohol.
The property manager arrived at the building. He verified to police that the partiers caused about $3,000 of damages to the building, Tobias said.
Officers took the four adults to the Alachua County Jail, where they were released Monday afternoon on their own recognizance. The minors were taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
A version of this story ran on page 4 on 11/12/2013 under the headline "Police find underage party in warehouse with disco ball, bar"
