Underage drinking arrests in Pennsylvania hit their highest level since the pandemic in 2023, with 6,814 cases—up 12% from 2022 but still 30% below 2019 numbers. Centre County, home to Penn State, led the state with over 3,600 arrests between 2019 and 2023. Allegheny and Chester counties followed. In contrast, Forest and Cameron counties recorded just two arrests each during that five-year span. Locally, Mifflin County reported 145 and Juniata County reported 72 arrests. First-time offenders face fines up to $500, with penalties increasing for repeat violations.