Alleged hosts of raves arrested
By Dwayne Robinson, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Monday, June 14, 2004
The alleged hosts of rave parties that drew at least 200 partygoers weekly to a suburban West Palm Beach home were arrested early Sunday after a two-month undercover investigation by the county sheriff's office.
Deputies said the sometimes-rowdy parties at 1389 N. Stacy St. were organized by Bobby L. Mantell, 24, who told deputies he lived at the single-story home. His co-host was Nicole R. Ceusters, 21, of 5301 Cedar Lake Road, Boynton Beach, deputies said.
Partygoers paid a $5 cover charge and were able to buy mood-altering Ecstasy and marijuana, an arrest report said. Both Mantell and Ceusters were charged with selling illegal drugs to undercover officers.
About eight guests also were arrested.
Raves typically are all-night parties featuring loud, pulsating techno music. One neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said residents have complained repeatedly about the parties.
"They should have did that a long time ago because they've been doing that for years," the resident said of the arrests and the parties.
Bail for Mantell and Ceusters was set Sunday at $10,000 each.
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It was bound to happen sometime, but this is still very sad... was my favorite place to party. All South Florida ravers that have never been to The Playground (this place was known as The Playground) really missed out. It was great and there will probably never be another place like this again.
By Dwayne Robinson, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Monday, June 14, 2004
The alleged hosts of rave parties that drew at least 200 partygoers weekly to a suburban West Palm Beach home were arrested early Sunday after a two-month undercover investigation by the county sheriff's office.
Deputies said the sometimes-rowdy parties at 1389 N. Stacy St. were organized by Bobby L. Mantell, 24, who told deputies he lived at the single-story home. His co-host was Nicole R. Ceusters, 21, of 5301 Cedar Lake Road, Boynton Beach, deputies said.
Partygoers paid a $5 cover charge and were able to buy mood-altering Ecstasy and marijuana, an arrest report said. Both Mantell and Ceusters were charged with selling illegal drugs to undercover officers.
About eight guests also were arrested.
Raves typically are all-night parties featuring loud, pulsating techno music. One neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said residents have complained repeatedly about the parties.
"They should have did that a long time ago because they've been doing that for years," the resident said of the arrests and the parties.
Bail for Mantell and Ceusters was set Sunday at $10,000 each.
[email protected]
link
It was bound to happen sometime, but this is still very sad... was my favorite place to party. All South Florida ravers that have never been to The Playground (this place was known as The Playground) really missed out. It was great and there will probably never be another place like this again.
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