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20 minors arrested in illegal drinking party bust

By Brad Kellar

Quinlan – Multiple arrests have been reported in connection with an illegal drinking party in Hunt County.

Deputies with the Hunt County Sheriff's Office raided a pasture party between Greenville and Quinlan Saturday, where several minors were arrested for being in possession of alcohol.

The sheriff's office received a call Saturday evening, reporting a large party in a pasture off of County Road 3506. The initial call claimed there were between 80 and 90 vehicles parked close to the pasture.

The sheriff's office made 20 arrests for minor in possession, with the ages ranging from 17-19 years of age. Sheriff Randy Meeks says he's looking into filing charges against the property owner.