From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Carter Freemon · · 1m 10s
Haslet teens party at empty homes
Teen house parties at vacant Haslet homes spark police response.
In brief
Teen house parties at vacant Haslet homes spark police response. Haslet residents report teens hosting large parties at completed homes, prompting police patrols and arrests. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Empty homes hosting teen parties
Residents in Haslet's Sweetgrass neighborhood report teens holding large parties at completed but unoccupied homes for months.
Mayor cites party size and police response
Haslet Mayor Gary Hulsey says one party saw over 100 teens attend and police made arrests during a recent incident.
Police patrols curb incidents temporarily
Increased Tarrant County Sheriff's Office patrols reduced parties for weeks before a recent party at a vacant home occurred last weekend.
Recent party leads to no arrests
Police broke up an October 3 party with no arrests filed against teens involved, though one teen was charged with felony assault on a deputy earlier.
Residents frustrated by noise and cars
A resident across from a party house says teens slam garage doors and cars travel 70 miles down residential streets after police break up parties.
What's next for the homes
Police continue investigating the October 3 party while the homebuilder surveys damaged homes for repairs.
Here's the gist
Haslet residents report teens hosting large parties at completed homes, prompting police patrols and arrests.
