“The officer was out for several months with back pain. “It was one of the worst cruiser accidents I’ve ever seen,” Paulhus said of one of the crashes.
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Both drivers were charged with driving drunk, and the restaurant's liquor license was suspended. In 2015, two Southborough police cruisers were struck by customers leaving China Gourmet in separate incidents. Paulhus’ history with Zhang is connected to China Gourmet, Zhang’s other restaurant at 1583 Worcester Road in Framingham. The third violation involved serving alcohol to a minor during a police compliance check. There was also a stabbing in the restaurant’s parking lot, and the victim described his level of intoxication after being served several drinks at Samba as near "blackout drunk." In that incident, Samba was cited for not having its staff complete training to serve alcohol. One of the violations was serving alcohol to a minor who allegedly choked Zhang so violently that he bled from his ear. Sixteen days were served, with 14 held in abeyance for two years. Last summer, the board slapped Samba with a 30-day suspension of its liquor license for three violations in 2018. When asked if the board would consider shutting down Samba, Pologe replied, “If the charges merit it, I’m willing to take that action.” Fellow board member Stuart Pologe echoed that statement. License board Chairman Adam Barnosky declined to comment on the specifics of the latest allegations until he’s heard all of the facts. The prior three occurred two years ago, and resulted in a 30-day license suspension.
I'm not talking to anybody."Ĭity officials say the two latest violations bring the total number of liquor license infractions at Samba to five. When contacted about the latest alleged violations, Zhang said, "I need to talk to my attorney. The board could possibly amend, suspend or revoke the license. Two alleged violations are cited in the letter - Samba served food and drink outside a dining room, or other areas, deemed reasonable by local licensing authorities and no person shall drink alcoholic beverages in a public way to which the public has the right to access. Zhang was informed of that decision the following day, the letter said. Samba was not approved for outdoor dining until three days later, on June 15. On June 12, a police check at the restaurant noted customers were served alcoholic drinks by restaurant staff at outdoor tables in the restaurant’s parking lot during the pandemic, according to a letter dated July 15 to Samba officials from city Licensing Coordinator Diane Willoughby. “I’m shocked he’s still in business,” Paulhus said of Samba’s owner, Shiyun Zhang.Ĭomments posted on Facebook after the Daily News reported earlier this month that Samba was cited by police for two liquor-license violations, included: “You would think by now since they’re always being watched, they would abide by the rules." Another read: “If you can’t do it right then you deserve to be shutdown (sic).” 17.Īt 7 p.m., Paulhus said he will tune in to a virtual public hearing when the Framingham Board of License Commissioners hears evidence on alleged liquor-license violations at Samba Steak & Sushi, at 1138 Worcester Road (Rte. FRAMINGHAM - Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus knows where he will be on the night of Aug.
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