Overview
- Police responding to a 2:20–2:30 a.m. noise complaint on Jan. 27 found a private party in Estella’s basement with roughly 30 people present.
- Officers reported alcohol consumption past closing, a strong odor of marijuana and tobacco, multiple hookahs, a DJ, several nude or partially nude women, and dollar bills scattered on the floor, and said security initially blocked access.
- Owner Helder George Brandao told the Licensing Board the gathering involved New England Patriots players, said they brought their own liquor and hookahs, and that they left without paying, while he accepted responsibility.
- Licensing officials said body‑camera footage showed unauthorized entertainment and noted prior issues at the venue, with potential penalties including suspension, revocation, or modification of the license.
- The Patriots have not commented and specific attendees have not been confirmed, as Brandao conducts an internal review and says he has considered legal action.