The Pogues have a beach party, alcohol, drugs and everything that goes with it. There was music playing, we played beach volleyball in the dark, it was amazing. But around midnight the police show up and shut down the party. One of the cops is your dad, Officer Shoupe.
Of course he had to show up.
The teenagers ran in all directions like ants when they saw the police.
“Okay, I think it's time to go,” you said when you saw your dad, knowing he would be mad at you for missing past curfew.
Shope knew exactly what was going on at these types of parties - alcohol consumption and drug use. Most of these kids were looking for entertainment and an escape from reality - in a city that had nothing to offer young people.
"Oh well. Looks like you guys are having quite a cozy meeting here,” he said as he got out of the police car and looked around at the various couples and empty beer bottles. “I'm starting to think I need a damn sign with bright flashing lights to tell you not to have parties."