Florida Doctor Charged After Hosting Teen Party Where 15-Year-Old Was Found Unconscious From Drinking

WINTER PARK, FLORIDA — A Florida doctor is facing criminal charges after police say a 15-year-old girl was found unconscious from alcohol consumption at a house party hosted at her home. The incident took place about two weeks ago, but details of the arrest have recently drawn widespread attention online.

According to an arrest affidavit from the Winter Park Police Department, officers were called to a residence on Chestnut Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on a Saturday after several reports of juveniles “drinking and falling down drunk.”

Teen Found Unconscious After Party Spirals Out of Control

Police identified the homeowner as Dr. Hao Nhu Tran, 51, who told authorities she had organized a small gathering for her teenage son and his classmates from Trinity Preparatory School. Tran said she invited around 30 students, but more teens from nearby schools began arriving unexpectedly.

Officers said the event quickly escalated into a large-scale party involving underage drinking. Witnesses told police that alcohol was being consumed openly by several minors, and one 15-year-old girl was found unconscious and required hospitalization.

Host Admitted to Providing Food and Beverages, Not Alcohol

When questioned, Tran allegedly admitted to purchasing food and non-alcoholic drinks for the gathering but denied providing alcohol to any of the attendees. She told officers she had gone to her bedroom for the night after telling her son to send uninvited guests home by midnight.

Tran said she did not realize the extent of the drinking until she was alerted to the unconscious teenager.

Police, however, reported finding multiple empty alcohol containers throughout the home. Witnesses also described several juveniles as “extremely intoxicated” when authorities arrived.

Charges and Investigation

Authorities confirmed that Dr. Tran was arrested and booked on charges related to hosting an open house party where minors consumed alcohol — a misdemeanor under Florida law. Officers also noted that the investigation remains ongoing to determine how the teens obtained the alcohol.

The Winter Park Police Department said the party had more than 30 juveniles present, many of whom were seen leaving the home once officers arrived. One officer described the scene as “chaotic,” with teens running from the property as police tried to secure the area.

Community Reaction and Legal Consequences

The incident has sparked debate among local parents about adult responsibility and supervision at teen gatherings. Some have expressed sympathy for Tran, suggesting the party spiraled out of control beyond her knowledge. Others say the situation reflects the dangers of allowing large, unsupervised events involving minors.

Under Florida law, hosting an open house party where minors are known to be drinking is a criminal offense, carrying potential fines and up to one year in jail.

Timeline and Public Awareness

The case first surfaced approximately two weeks ago, after viral social media posts shared Tran’s mugshot and details of the police report. While the doctor’s professional status has not yet been publicly addressed by the state medical board, the incident continues to circulate widely online as a cautionary story about parental liability in underage drinking cases.

Authorities have not released updates regarding the hospitalized teen’s condition but confirmed that she was treated and later stabilized.

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