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Police tell commission party-bus delays, overserving and occasional illegal-nightclub activity are driving incidents on Broadway
Summary
Central Station officers reported multiple incidents including a Feb. 4 battery at Cafe Royale, violations for after-2 a.m. operations, recurring party-bus congestion that left a last bus departing at 02:40, and continuing work to prevent illegal nightclubs; officers urged better planning with bus companies and lead-training for venue staff.
Officer Steve Matthias of Central Station and the commission's operations staff gave a public-safety briefing that focused on a cluster of nightlife-related incidents and enforcement priorities.
Matthias summarized several recent calls: a Feb. 4 battery at Cafe Royale in which a patron sustained a concussion and other injuries; reports that some patrons were overserved; and two administrative violations issued to Lucky Dogs (continued operation after 2 a.m.) and the Performance Arts Institute…
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