On Monday, Nov. 21, the West Milford Police arrested a 44 year-old Hewitt resident, Barry DeGroat, for providing alcohol to minors, a disorderly persons offense. Mr. DeGoat is accused of purchasing the alcohol for the minor after the minor provided him with cash to make the purchase. The alcohol was purchased from the Lakeview Pub and Liquors. The investigation was conducted by Sgt. John Matarese and Detective Joe Walker with the actual arrest effected by Patrolman Robert Tomaschek and Joe Nevin. Mr. DeGroat was released from police custody after $500 bail was posted for him.