Numbers-cruncher Nate Silver told a story on Twitter about the time he got arrested or something. It’s here if you want to see it.
His bravery, astounding. So, here’s my arrest story. Feel free to follow suit and share yours too!!!
I had a run-in with police a few years ago, too. Let me tell you about it.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
I was 17 years old, and the scene was the woods behind Haddon Township High School near Macarthur Boulevard.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
The skies were dark that night, and several of us had just polished off a beer ball. I believe it was Coors Light, but that's not important.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
What's important is the fact that my friend "Mike" and I were playing soccer with the empty beer ball in the woods. This distracted us …
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
… to several police officers who snuck up behind our group and flashed their bright lights upon us. We were underage. We were in trouble.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
"Mike" made like Eazy E and ran for it. Luckily, he escaped. I, however, did not. Nor did about 10 others. It was scary.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
The girls were crying as we were put into the backs of HTPD cruisers for the long, slow ride to jail. I did not cry. I backtalked loudly.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
This didn't help matters at all. The officers slapped the cuffs on me and made me wait for my parents to come pick me up. They were mad.
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014
I got grounded for, like, weeks. While this pales in comparison to what's happening in Ferguson, I hope my candor helps America heal. –30–
— Brian P. Hickey (@BrianPHickey) August 14, 2014