City of Orlando cracks down on clubs
Three clubs in Orlando’s downtown entertainment area had their after-midnight alcohol sales permits suspended during a Jan. 17 hearing that saw 20 venues scrutinized for security practices.
Hearing Officer Patrick Brackins heard Assistant City Attorney Anna Mompremier, representatives for the clubs and witnesses during two days of testimony.
Orlando Police Officer Gustavo Duque was the primary witness, testifying for the city that he and two other undercover police officers had gained access to at least 20 downtown bars and nightclubs without being properly screened for weapons or, in some cases, without their driver’s licenses being scanned.
