SAUGATUCK, Mich. (WOOD) — A young boy was served alcohol at a popular restaurant in downtown Saugatuck last week, police confirmed Wednesday.
An anonymous tip Wednesday alleged the boy consumed alcohol Friday while he and his parents dined on The Butler’s outdoor patio.
Investigators with the Saugatuck-Douglas Police Department looked into the accusation after 24 Hour News 8 called them. It was the first time they had heard about it. They soon confirmed only to 24 Hour News 8 that the young boy was treated at Holland Hospital after consuming the drink.
Police aren’t sure how old he is, but believe he’s either preschool- or kindergarten-aged. It’s also not clear where he’s from.
The person who alerted 24 Hour News 8 was inside the restaurant that night and said a waitress gave the boy a “pineapple popsicle” cocktail instead of juice. The Butler’s menu shows that drink consists of vodka, rum, pineapple juice and orange juice.
The details of how the boy was given the alcohol haven’t been explained. Investigators say they’re still gathering information.
Anyone who’s familiar with Saugatuck knows The Butler, which has a staple along the Kalamazoo Lake waterfront for decades. Police stressed the restaurant is taking the incident seriously.
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