32-year-old charged in connection with teen’s death from alcohol consumption | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIsabel KeaneMonday 29 December 2025 23:04 GMTEmergency services at scene after child dies in Hamstreet house fireA New York bartender, Ariel Ceja, 32, has been charged in connection with the death of an 18-year-old hostess, Maria Cecilia De Jesus-Garcia.De Jesus-Garcia died from complications of acute ethanol intoxication after allegedly being served alcohol by Ceja at Adelita’s Mexican Cocina & Tequila in Victor on Aug. 4, 2024.The incident occurred after the restaurant closed, with a police investigation, including surveillance footage, leading to Ceja's arrest on December 18.Ceja faces charges of criminally negligent homicide, a felony, and unlawful dealing with a child, a misdemeanor.He is currently held at Ontario County Jail and is scheduled for arraignment next month.In fullBartender arrested over teen’s death from alcohol consumptionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in