The Silver Beach Hotel has had their liquor, food, and entertainment licenses suspended after officers in November discovered the hotel was operating its restaurant in violation of state orders.
According to the state, officers were called to the scene on a tip and found the windows of the establishment covered, 30-40 people inside eating and drinking with minimal mask wearing, and loud music playing inside. A manager told police it was a wedding reception, which officers say was a lie, and then asked police to leave.
Below is part of the state’s official findings:
Detective [name redacted] arrived at the establishment on November 22, 2020 at 12:15 a.m. and could hear music coming from the licensed establishment while standing in the parking lot. The windows to the licensed establishment were covered preventing officers from observing how many people were inside the establishment. As a result, officers entered the licensed establishment on November 22, 2020 at approximately 12:15 a.m.
Detective[name redacted] walked around the interior of the restaurant and observed several tables occupied by 30-40 patrons consuming food and alcoholic beverages. Little to none of the patrons were wearing masks.
Detective [name redacted] spoke with the manager on duty, [name redacted]. [The detective] explained that the gathering was for a private party wedding reception and insisted that they could operate the bar under those circumstances. Hearing this, Public Safety Officer [name redacted] asked a random patron if they were attending a wedding reception. The patron denied that they were attending such an event. Officers issued a citation for [MANAGER] for violating the MDHHS order.
After departing the establishment, [The Detective] returned to his patrol vehicle. [Manager] followed officers out and asked them to leave the premises as it was private
property. [Manager] added that “[i]f you guys want to be a*******, then so can I.” Officers departed the scene shortly thereafter.~
Accusations also include providing false statements to police in violation of the states liquor code. A hearing on the matter is set for December 11th.
