Monday, February 07, 2005

NIGHT CLUB FIGHT BRINGS LICENSE REVIEW - TWO OFFICERS INJURED

Large Fight At Night Club Injures Two Police Officers

Councilman Riddler Asks For Review of Liquor License of Baha Rock Club on North Main


On 1/14/2005 the St.Charles Police Department responded to a call for police at the Baha Rock Club, 305 North Main Street. According to the police records a large fight broke out inside the establishment.

All police officers on duty were called to respond and control the fight. Two police officers were injured during the fight. Both officers were treated and released from St. Josephs’ Health Center.

This fight along with other alleged incidents involving the club has prompted Council President Rory Riddler to ask the City Administrator to investigate and determine if the owners and operators of this establishment have failed to maintain an orderly place of business. Riddler also asked that procedures be implemented to review and possibly revoke their liquor license. He also said that he believes that the Police Chief has the power to temporarily suspend their liquor license pending an investigation.

Riddler told the First Capitol News he has become more and more concerned with increasing calls for service at Baha Beach Club. The Club is located in Riddler’s Ward and was formerly known as Key West Night Club.