Police report details nightclub arrests, large fights and party-bus issues on Broadway

Central Station officer Steve gave the commission a rundown of recent incidents tied to nightlife corridors, particularly Broadway: a drug-related vehicle stop in front of Club Cosmo on Nov. 30 that yielded drugs, cash and scales; a reported loaded firearm incident at Grant Green Bar on Dec. 7 (the suspect was arrested nearby); and a large Dec. 21 fight that drew 11 units and spilled into the street and Montgomery.

Officer Steve said recent problems also included intoxicated patrons at Club Horizon and party buses double-parking on Broadway. He described a voluntary party-bus registration protocol developed with the Broadway Community Benefit District: bus operators register in advance, display a pass and provide on-board security checks to break large groups into smaller loads to avoid overwhelming club entrances.

Commissioners asked whether police ticket double-parked buses; Steve said the department tries first to work with operators and owners and that ticketing remains an option. He recommended ABC training for venue staff to better spot drug or alcohol impairment.

Club Monroe owner Nadim Arvi used public comment time to explain Monroe's practices: college sorority buses in a recent instance were 18+ and registered under the CBD protocol, and Monroe staff work morning shifts to manage crowd behavior; he also outlined the club's weekly hours and asked that venues calling police for help not be penalized.

The commission thanked the police for reporting and reiterated its interest in coordinated solutions between clubs, district stations and the CBD to reduce dangerous incidents while keeping nightlife viable.