12/17/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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4. Investigators observed Eldridge exit the vehicle in a slow and uncoordinated manner. His steps were lumbering, and he swayed from side to side as he shut the passenger door. 5. Investigators observed that Eldridge was swaying as he walked, and he held onto the door handle for an extended period of time in order to regain his balance. When he released the door handle, he. grabbed onto the door frame.of the second door to prevent himself from falling, due to his level of intoxication. 6. Investigators observed that Eldridge continued to sway from side to side as he walked around in front of the store. 7. Investigators entered the licensed premises and observed that Eldridge's eyes were red, bloodshot,watery, and glassy. A strong odor of alcohol emanated from his body. 8. Investigators observed Eldfidge swaying as he grabbed the handle of the cooler and then grab a sleeve of Smirnoff Root Beer Nips, 9. Eldridge spoke to Investigators in thick and slurred speech, but his muinbling was unintelligible. 10. Investigators observed Eldridge stagger to the front counter and place the Smirnoff Root Beer Nips on the counter. Investigators heard Eldridge speak to the clerk on duty, Imran Ali, when he asked for cigarettes. Eldridge's speech was thick and badly slurred. 11. At this point,based on their training and experience,Investigators determined that Eldridge was intoxicated. 12. Investigators observed Mr. Ali sell the alcoholic beverages to Eldridge, who handed Ali U.S. Currency for the purchase. 13. After this transaction, Investigators approached Eldridge and identified themselves. Eldridge stated to Investigators that he had been drinking but that he was not driving. 14. Investigators then re-entered the premises and identified themselves to the store clerk, Imran Ali. Investigators identified Eldridge to Ali, and informed Ali that Eldridge was intoxicated. 15. Eldridge was provided safe transport home by his friend. 16. Investigators later spoke to the owner, Muhammad Shafique• Investigators informed Shafique of the violation and that a report would be submitted to the Chief Investigator for review. CONCLUSION Based on the evidence,the Commission finds the Licensee violated M.G.L. Ch. 138 § 69 Sale or Delivery of an Alcoholic Beverage to an Intoxicated Person(1 count). Therefore,the Commission suspends the license for a period of four (4) days of which two (2) days will be served and two (2) days will be held in abeyance for a period of two (2) years provided no further violations of Chapter 138 or Commission Regulations occur. 4