Liquor license under consideration for Saugus restaurant in crash that killed Mass. State Trooper
SAUGUS, Mass. — A Saugus restaurant’s liquor license is under review after alleged violations involving serving alcohol after hours and providing free drinks to the wrong-way driver who killed Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor. A hearing was held Tuesday before the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to determine whether Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar liquor license should be revoked. Hernan Marrero, 50, the wrong-way driver, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit on the night of the crash. Investigators said he was served nine alcoholic beverages that night at Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar, including seven that he was not charged for.
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According to one of the lead investigators Caroline Guarino, surveillance video showed Marrero being served drinks after midnight, the time alcoholic beverages are legally allowed to be sold or served by the licensee.
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SAUGUS, Mass. — A Saugus restaurant’s liquor license is under review after alleged violations involving serving alcohol after hours and providing free drinks to the wrong-way driver who killed Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor. A hearing was held Tuesday before the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to determine whether Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar liquor license should be revoked. Hernan Marrero, 50, the wrong-way driver, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit on the night of the crash. Investigators said he was served nine alcoholic beverages that night at Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar, including seven that he was not charged for.