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Restaurant loses licenses for 2 weeks after brawl on Block Island Ferry

Restaurant loses licenses for 2 weeks after fight on Block Island Ferry
Restaurant loses licenses for 2 weeks after fight on Block Island Ferry 00:24

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. – A tourist destination on Block Island had its liquor and entertainment licenses temporarily suspended following a large fight earlier this month.

Ballard's Beach Resort has lost its licenses for two weeks, accused of allowing an event to become unruly.

A fight broke out earlier this month at the venue.

That night, there was a brawl on one of the ferries bringing people back to the mainland. Seven people were arrested.

Ballard's owner said a few people ruined the event for everyone.

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