Police: Woman bought beer for teens

By TOYA GRAHAM - The (Rock Hill) Herald

ROCK HILL — A 36-year-old Rock Hill woman was arrested after police said she gave alcohol to two teens, ultimately triggering a car accident.

Police charged Denise Ann Deese with two counts of transferring beer to a minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to Rock Hill Police Department reports.

Deese’s charges stem from an incident that happened June 28. Around 1 p.m., a 15-year-old girl picked up her 16-year-old male friend before picking up Deese from her home, a report says. The teens gave Deese money, police say, and she bought beer and gave it to them.

The three went back to Deese’s apartment and drank alcohol at the pool, police say. After some time, the intoxicated minors left the pool to bring some friends back to the pool party.

Deese allowed the teens to leave in an intoxicated state, police say, and the 15-year-old female, who was driving, ran out of gas and struck a road sign, police claim.

Authorities charged the 15-year-old female with driving under the influence and possession of alcohol under 21. The 16-year-old was charged with possession of alcohol under 21, according to the report.