by Reem A. Abu-Libdeh, Assistant Editor

A Somerville resident was charged with selling and delivering alcohol to a minor, illegally selling alcohol and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Lt. Paul R. Trant said Richard Scirocco, 37, of 10 Howe Street was arrested after Somerville Police Department received a call at 1:14 a.m. on Feb. 22 reporting a large group of kids fighting at Medford Street and Thurston Street.

“The Somerville Police observed small groups of individuals walking in the area stating the fights were over. Police then observed several kids running into the rear of 391 Medford Street, which is a commercial building with multiple small businesses one of which is a vacant Little League hall,” said Trant.

Trant said 30 to 40 kids ranging from 16 to 20 years old were in the building. Three kegs of beer along with many beer cans were observed. Downstairs, Somerville Police found 15 to 20 kids drinking beer and mixed alcoholic beverages at a table.

“Among these kids was a 14-year-old boy who was intoxicated and admitted to drinking alcohol at this ‘party.’ This 14-year-old was brought to the police station and turned over to his parents,” said Trant.

Trant said that in the downstairs area, the police noticed that a portion of the wall paneling toward the back wall was open.

“Police discovered another eight to ten kids hiding in this secret room where a full bar complete with all sorts of liquors and beer was found,” said Trant.