My Amerika Samoa
Love & Liquor: 18-Year-Old's Boozy Attempt to Woo Girlfriend Goes South
In a tale as old as time (or at least as old as high school), an 18-year-old in American Samoa decided that the best way to see his girlfriend was to show up at her school...completely intoxicated. Let's just say, things didn't go according to plan.
Four Cans and a Dream (Deferred)
On February 12, 2025, our lovestruck Romeo, fueled by what he admitted were four cans of alcohol, made his way to one of the local high schools. Sadly for him, and probably everyone else, his grand romantic gesture involved "caus[ing] a disturbance while classes were in session." Smooth move, buddy.
School Staff: Not Impressed
A staff member, clearly not buying the "I'm here for love" story (especially with the strong odor of alcohol), approached our protagonist. After his less-than-convincing explanation about visiting his girlfriend, she escorted him to the school office and called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS). Because nothing says "romance" like a police escort.
The Aftermath: Arrested and Charged
Our aspiring Casanova was promptly arrested and charged with underage consumption of alcohol, a Class B misdemeanor. This carries a potential sentence of up to six months in jail, a $500 fine, or both. All for love? Ouch.
"I Just Wanted to Have Fun With My Girlfriend"
Upon arriving at the station, the 18-year-old reportedly stated that he "just wanted to have fun with his girlfriend." While his intentions might have been pure (debatable), his execution was...less than stellar. He's now booked at the Tafuna Correctional Facility, awaiting his day in court. Guess that date will have to be rescheduled.
The Moral of the Story?
If you're over 18, it's generally a bad idea to show up intoxicated at a high school. If you're under 18, it's illegal. And if you're trying to impress someone, maybe skip the four cans of whatever it was. Just a thought.
This article is based on the following report:
Young man arrested for just wanting to have fun with his girlfriend. Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 12, 2025, a high school staff member contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding an 18-year-old who allegedly went on campus at one of the high schools while intoxicated. The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Underage... [Read more](https://samoanews.com/local-news)