Farmington woman arrested after underage drinking investigation

FARMINGTON — Police say a local woman faces charges and two young men received summonses Wednesday after police received a call from someone expressing concerns about potential underage drinking.

Melissa Hyde, 22, of Farmington was arrested on charges of furnishing liquor to a minor and providing a location for minors to consume alcohol when police investigated the call on the Farmington Falls Road.

James Fortenbacker, 18, of New Vineyard and Robert Konopka,18, of Farmington were issued summonses for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor, according to the police report. A juvenile also received a summons.

Hyde was released Thursday from Franklin County Detention Center on $3,000 unsecured bail.

 abryant@sunjournal.com

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