A Long Island couple was arrested Friday night and charged with violating county social host laws after a massive house party with drinking teenagers was reported at their home.

Philip Bacarella and his wife, Rita Baccarella, both 51, are accused of allowing minors to consume alcohol during a party at their Dix Hills home. Suffolk County police arrived at the home around 9:40 p.m. after multiple complaints about the party and reports of a possible overdose victim.

Hundreds of teenagers were at the house and in the surrounding neighborhood, with a large tent and portable toilets set up outside. A social media post about the party indicated admission was being charged with more than 500 guests expected.

Two 16-year-old girls, who did not live at the residence, were found suffering sym

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