EBEEMEE TOWNSHIP, Maine — As many as 40 people were present when police busted an underage drinking party early Saturday morning, according to police.
Brownville police Chief Nick Clukey said he received an anonymous tip about an underage drinking party, but after several trips driving through the area, he couldn’t locate it.
“I made one last patrol, and found the party at a camp along Route 11” at about 1 a.m., Clukey said Sunday afternoon. “I encountered a group of kids and they fled into the woods.”
All of the kids were rounded up, Clukey said, thanks largely to people at the party who hadn’t been drinking.
“There were some of them there that were sober and helped us round them up. Once they knew it was busted, they were extremely cooperative,” said Clukey.
In all, 17 violations for underage drinking were handed out, including nine to juveniles under the age of 18.
Dustin Yonkin, 19, of Guilford was cited for furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol. No one was arrested. Clukey said Yonkin was using his grandparents’ camp, which is right next to Route 11. Ebeemee Township is located north of Brownville.
Some juveniles brought chalk to the party and wrote graffiti and words on both lanes of Route 11, Clukey said.
“It was an unusual party for me,” said Clukey. “I’ve busted a lot of parties over the years, but there were kids there from all over Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, and even Somerset County.”
Clukey said the juveniles came from Corinna, Harmony, Abbot, Dexter, Sangerville, Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo and elsewhere.
Brownville and Milo police departments and deputies from the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office aided in the incident. Police were one scene until 5 a.m.
“With having people from that far away, waiting for people to come pick up their children took forever,” Clukey said.
Back in the 60’s, they would have taken the keys and booze, and told them go to bed. I sometimes wonder why we pay these police, Maine is becoming a police state, martial law, they seem to be hell bent to give all kids a record.
they use to just send us home in the 80s and of course take the booze and make sure we where all gone
Police where on the scene until 5am? As a parent I really dont understand how stuff like this happens. Not only would I ask my teenager where they were going, I would ask to speak to an adult at any sleep overs, I would confirm who was going to be there by making contact with at least one other parent of a child also attending. I would also call my child on their cell phone a few random times to check in. I trusted my child, but things can happen. There was one time that I had done all of the above precautions, and still a something happened. Guess what? My Child called me, and said she was feeling uncomfortable about the direction that the party was taking and came home. No remote trips if I felt there was no cell phone range. Yes, I am a controlling parent, but guess what. As an adult now, my daughter has thanked me for being that way. She knew it was only because I love her, and was protecting her. I always explained this while she was a teenager. There was no arguments about this. She knew the rules from the get go. Parents need to be their childs parent, and quit being the best friend.
While I completely agree with you on the way you check on your children and the type of parenting that needs to take place, I honestly believe you are a little out of touch with many of the teens of this day and age. Many of these kids lie to their parents, saying they are somewhere else. Often, these kids dont even live at home and instead couch surf at friends houses. The article doesnt really confirm what type of teens these are. While it would be a wonderful world if our children would be honest, call us when they needed us, its not quite reality. They often take many chances they should not due to peer pressure and wanting to be part of the crowd. I wish I was able to give you a solution to this growing problem. I am not sure there is one. I know of police officers who have children doing this, doctor’s and yes many, who have parents that should never be parents in the first place. Its truly and epidemic what it happening to our youth and i fear it will only get much worse before it ever gets better.
I agree with you. I for one, check on my kids to see where they are going, who they are going to be with, call them to make sure they are where they are supposed to be…..sometimes though, it’s not enough. Not even that, as you said, kids lie. The majority of us did stupid stuff when we were teens too, such as going to a party like this. It doesn’t make them bad kids, it makes them kids. As parents, and/or adults, we need to keep trying to show our children right from wrong, and pray and hope they make the right choices in life. And when they don’t….we need to be there to help them understand what went wrong, or how to move forward from whatever mistakes that were made.
My daughter is 19. I am not out of touch with todays teenagers. I have a son who is a teenager too. I am not out of touch…in fact I am extremeley tuned in. THATS why I hover over my kids. And Lie to me? I have too many ways of catching them in a lie. I taught my kids from a young age the right way to behave. Never used physical punishment either. Sadly, I believe that because bost parents HAVE to work nowadays, that the children are not as well guided as they should be. Parents do their best, but if you have latch key kids, or rely on daycare, you really are putting yourself out there with what your kids pick up. I realize that like I said, parents are often left with no choice to have others care for their children, but you have to admit, the kids are the ones losing out.
well sorry if i have to work to take care of my kids and am not able to be there like a bull dog to know every second of there day. You think you are 100% right and no matter what others say they are wrong . So would you please pay my bills so i can stay home and be like you.
apparently you did not read my WHOLE post. I also said that now a days both parents HAVE to work. I do not look down on those that do. I work a job where I am home for my children when they are not in school. I have to. I also never said I was 100% right. I was just telling people the steps I personally take to minimize the chances of things going wrong. I am sorry that you misunderstood my post. It is a fact though that unfortunately when you have others watch your kids, it does leave them open to pick up stuff you ,as a parent might not allow. And just so you know, one of my children is disabled, and out of necessity in order to care for him, I am unable to work any thing other than a school calendar. Trust me when I say we are living pay check to paycheck, and sometimes I cant even do that. Yes, I am a bull dog with my kids as you put it, but I would rather be an involved parent, then a parent who received a call from the police to come pick up my child at an underage drinking party.
Daycares or babysitters have nothing to do with how kids turn out. Your kids could be the same kids they are now even if you worked full time. The kids lose out when you don’t enforce rules, you let them do whatever they want whenever they want, you don’t teach them right from wrong, you hand them everything on a silver platter, etc etc.
You are very lucky that you don’t have to work, but most people are not that lucky and their kids are not any worse off because of it.
I do work. But I work a school calendar schedule so that I can be home with my kids. I could use the money of working a full time job, as we are barely making ends meet, but I figure my kids need me more. Especially in todays society.
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mainemom9395 you should consider yourself very lucky”
There was one time that I had done all of the above precautions, and still a something happened. “, but then your first line says, As a parent I don’t understand how stuff likes this happens. From my experience with my older child and my now teen and especially their friends the kids with so called ‘controlling parents’ they have the kids who took the worst risks because they had to do a lot of work to cover up where they were. Yes, you can call the parents and other parents but guess what there are parents who will tell you what you want to hear, don’t be so naive and arrogant to think you always had the upper hand. My child knows what she is supposed to be and not be doing, but I ALWAYS know where she is and who she is with at all times, but I am not arrogant enough to comment that I know what is always going on. I can only trust that she will make the right decisions because she knows the results if not. but she trusts ME enough to let me know where she is and who she is with, and if I am sure that’s OK, all is right in the world.
I’ll be darned, Donna Reed is alive and well. How are little Mary and Jeff?
Are you seriously mocking me for being an involved parent? WOW. I merely stated in the post what I do to keep my kids safe. In no way was I putting anyone down. I just dont understand how the parents of the kids at the party were not aware of what their UNDERAGE children are doing. By the way, “liitle Mary” is fine…she has recovered from her rare kidney disease she had as a toddler, and “Jeff” is a disabled teenager incapable of taking care of himself. I do work outside the home, but am working a school calendar because I have to be home to care for him. If I am overzealous in protecting my children, perhaps thats why. I am proud that you called me “Donna Reed”. Thanks for the compliment.
My mom was the same exact way.
Gotta love those internet based social networks for partying and drug selling. They just just busted several big ones in the Mid Coast; probably still some kids lost in the woods. Oh well, it’s summer in Maine again.
Why is “Party” capitalized in the headline? Is “Piscataquis Party” the official name of the event, like “Burning Man”?
All I can say at the moment to this is “arghhh”!!! That, and I’m glad no one was foolish enough to drive after drinking.
Nope, all of the keys were put in one spot so nobody would do that.
That’s good, I’m glad you guys thought about this stuff and am so glad no one was hurt.
Lets tell kids how evil drinking is, all the while the newspapers and tv advertise booze as a good time.. beer and sports ads are the best.
Bangor brags about their high class bars and drinking on the streets in front of bars as kids walk by.
Well this shows kids that parents lie about booze when claiming that it’s evil.
I wasn’t aware Bangor had any high class bars. Can you please reply to my post with a list of them. Thanks!
This used to be a Maine rite, I wonder who the stool pigeon was?? Feel good stooly?
How many times are you going to say “I wonder who the stool pigeon was” I’m just curious.
Expecting young people to abstain from EVERYTHING until the clock ticks them to 21 years of age is simply ludicrous. The rest of the world considers alcohol an every day thing…no big deal.
It is good to hear some common sense, they put these kids in uniform at 18.
Actually, they VOLUNTEER to put the uniform on. No one is forced to serve.
LOL, of course they volunteer, I did at 18, but that is not the point, the point is, if they are mature enough to fight a war, they should be mature enough to drink a glass of beer up to camp. I wonder who the stool pigeon was?
From that article: including nine to juveniles under the age of 18.
So you are cool with those under the age of 18 getting drunk?
Yes but once you volunteer, you have no choice where you go because you are the property of the military.. they don’t cuddle you until you turn 21, then send you out to the battle grounds.
kids dont have the maturity to handle that responsibility. Some adults dont either. But kids especially are at risk for making bad choices,escpeically when peer pressure is involved and must be protected from themselves until they have the maturity to handle these types of issues.
I really love these “Back in the days” comments or the ones that say “They can put a uniform on at 18”. Why is it so hard to follow the LAW? Back in my day the police did pour the booze out and we accepted it. Today’s youth, without painting with a broad brush, shows little respect for the law or fails to see the consequences of their actions. How many of you “no big dealers” would be bashing the local PD had there been one crash or injury related to this? I applaud the efforts of law enforcement and I thank them for doing their jobs, despite those who find it trivial or unimportant.
They were,so called, doing their jobs because there was a stool pigeon out there. You sound like your a flatlander.
Flatlander? Is that the best you can do in regard to disagreement to your post? Nice example of Maine you are. I agree, Milo_resident. The law is the law and those that break it and get caught will pay consequences. Even an 18 year old has only a few years of driving experience, toss alcohol in and they are endangering themselves and others if they drive. Driving drunk is dangerous at any age but for teens, it is especially so.
But, if you havent’ noticed no one was driving. The kids were smart in that aspect. And honestly, (I’m not saying it’s okay to break the law) but how many of YOU have NEVER broken a single law? When YOU were a teenager, were you one of the few that didn’t ever sneak off to a party? I know I snuck out and went to a party or three when I was 16 & 17. At age 18, I didn’t need permission, so yes I went out then too! That doesn’t make me a bad person. It makes me understand where these kids minds were. We all have done things in life that we shouldn’t have done, but I tell you…I am proud that these “kids” were playing it “safe”. You may not agree, or you may read in between the lines of what I am trying to say, that’s fine. Point I am trying to make….don’t judge these guys and gals unless you are walking in their shoes.
Justify it anyway you like. If these kids get caught there are consequences. I just hope none of them are homicide from drunk driving, stupid way to mess up lives. And this “rite of passage” crap? Is simply crap. Calling someone a flatlander for disagreeing is complete bs (which is what I was replying to initially). Be proud of drinking kids all you like. And I will state my opinion when I like. Telling me, “don’t judge…………” is not going to change a thing I do.
at least there were some who didn’t drink…
confiscated alcohol can be brought to my house in monson!
It’s a wonder any of us survive in Piscataquis County…. How I made it to adult hood is beyond me. I remember the countless parties we would have at Walkers Bridge. By the river… TONS of us. With COOLERS in hand. Not just a “few beers”… Underage drinking happens. It happened when I was a kid and it happens now. It’s not right and NO I would never want my kids to be part of any under aged drinking. We teach our kids values, responsibility, accountability, respect, safety and love. We teach them the tools to succeed in life and hope that some of that sticks just enough for them to make the right choices in life. Peer pressure is HARD in small towns. The want and NEED to fit in is also quite hard to deal with as a teenager. So, love your kids.. respect your kids…parent your kids… and hopefully they all make it past their teenaged years like we did. Intact and scared to death parents like ours were.
‘Ol Scott an’ Arthur never did give us any bother. I used to like hangin’ out under the Pleasant River trussell with a couple friends, too.
It sounds like they were going to spend the night there. I would have t0ld my kid to sleep it off and come home in the morning. Everybody knows you can’t drink and drive anymore.
They did spend the night. And the keys where put in a safe spot.
Keep your head up kid….some people forget that they were once teenagers too. This doesn’t mean to go have another party, just don’t let people get you down. Things will work out in the end.
The cops did say it was a very “smart” party. All the keys were taken, there were several sober people to watch over the “drunks” so nobody would get hurt. There was absolutly no driving and of course all the “kids” did know the consiquenses when they tipped the first one up.
Just wait until you get into the Army…youll have a blast at a ton of parties just as soon as the work week ends…and if its a 4 day weekend have fun trying to remember it….
signed,
A Friend
They just don’t remember what it is like to be your age and live up there. I do and most likely partyed with your dad. Don’t worry about other opinion . Just pay your fine and go on. No matter what you say there are going to be people out there are going to say oh my your under age no drinking . lol . keep your head up .
omg these kids will find a way no matter what a parent dose or dose not do. To think it is all the parents falt is being over the edge. I remember party that way up there and with the yonkins to it is just the way things go up there . Is there anything else for them to do up there. No there is not. You want to stop this from happening then give them something to do. You can not keep your eye on them 24 7 so all you can do is try and teach them to be there best and a hole lot of prayer . Dont let people like maine mom get you down do the best you can as a parent .
How is MaineMom getting people down? Because she shared how she parents her kids?
You can keep an eye on a child 24 7 without a problem…. until college.
Taking away from police resources to break up a get-together that had all the requirements of being responsible except for age. I don’t know about you, but I rather a police force be there to protect rather than harm. These kids may have been underage and drinking, but no driving was reported, no noise complaints or damage reported… All that happened here is that police damaged these kid’s records and gave the bill for the parents to pay.
What did the kid’s honestly learn? Nothing.
Does this kind of law enforcement work? No.
Does this highlight how far out of touch that the older generation has become with the young? YES!
Since my original post, I have been mocked and accused of being arrogant. I merely stated in the post what I do to keep my kids safe. In no way was I putting anyone down. I just dont understand how the parents of the kids at the party were not aware of what their UNDERAGE children are doing. By the way, I do work outside the home, but am working a school calendar because I have to be home to care for my disabled teenager who cannot take care of himself. My oldest child is in college now, and I couldnt be more proud of how she has turned out. I cannot believe the hostile posts I have received. If I am overzealous in protecting my children, it certainly has paid off. My oldest child recently thanked me for being the kind of parent I am. One person even posted a response to me and called me “Donna Reed”. I am proud to be called “Donna Reed”. Thanks for the compliment. In regards to my original post? Last time I checked 27 people liked my comment. Its only been a small number who have responded negatively. That speaks volumes.
And Last I checked this rant only had one like…. you really think shes been good in college….Im sure theres a few things she doesn’t tell you about….oh maybe like the weekend long keggers… how many times I’ve heard people saying my parents asked me if i drank and i said no followed by the sound of ” Psssssssssht” as the cold beer they have in there hand is being opened. Just saying….
She doesnt live on campus. Lives at home. Cheaper that way. She has no time to party-nor does she desire to. She even gets annoyed when kids show up to class with a hangover as she thinks they are wasting their education. she works when she is not doing homework at home. Why? Because she is paying for all of her college expenses herself, as well as a car payment. She made Deans list too. Its sad that you are so arrogant. Not EVERYONE gains pleasure from the kind of college lifestyle you mentioned. She actually had a grandfather that was a bad alcoholic, so she has chosen to refrain from drugs and alcohol. Yes she is a minority. And you are not a person who pays great attention to detail, because if you would see the first post at the top of this page, you would see that I now have 32 likes to my original post.
Did you have permission from your grandparents to have your party there???? jw
This
has been one of the safest underage parties I have heard about in the area. The
kid that was hosting the party was sober and made sure everyone was safe. Yes
it was was wrong to have an underage party. Where is the harm in this? The
report that was giving is very far from the truth of what happen. The reason so
many under of the age of 18 is because all but two were just a few days or
months away from turning 18. Once again still not right for underage drinking.
These kids by the sounds were hosting a very responsible party; many of them
were giving summons pretty much for just being there. Not everyone had been drinking;
a lot of the children were there to socialize with their friends that are going
off to college, the armed forces, and etc… For all of the parents that talk
about how they can’t believe that the parents of these children would allow
this. Obviously not everyone parent would be fine with their child drinking,
but most parents give their child trust and until they break that trust. Why
should one constantly harass their child while out enjoying time with their
friends? The parents of these children grew up in a time which is known to be
pretty much just one big party. Every one of you knew what you were doing then
just like they know what they’re doing today. Let the kids be kids, help with
in life not control their life. For every parent that sits at their computer
saying what they do with their life and how they raise their child, good for
you that’s your life and you’re child. Obviously everyone parent has different
ways. So why bash on the parents for allowing this when they had nothing to do
with this. These kids are taking the heat from this now and dealing with the consequences.
After reading a few of the comments I would say that not every one of you read
into depth of the report and right away and just started ripping apart the negatives.
Live your life and let this kids be.
So out of curiosity here how many of you went to a prom after party in high school? Bet you got thirsty and had something to drink… bet it wasn’t fruit punch either… So stop trying to act all innocent and just except the fact that kids are kids at least they were more responsible than most people i know who are of age… so check your self before you speak out against others….