The Fall River Licensing Board voted Dec. 23 to revoke the liquor license for Iced Out Pub, 16 East Main Street, after police presented footage and testimony alleging repeated disturbances and an escalation to gun violence.

Detective Monis told the board officers had received an additional 23 calls for service since a May hearing and described a Nov. 27 incident at about 2:10 a.m. involving roughly 20–25 people and reported weapons. He said officers later recovered social-media and body-camera video showing staff and others involved in an altercation and that some staff were seen with extendable batons. The detective also reported that on Dec. 18 officers responded to a 2:09 a.m. shooting with two victims; that matter remains under investigation.

Owner Crystal DeRosa and a staff member described a new safety and action plan, saying staff received mandatory training on Dec. 21, bartenders are TIP-certified and the business planned a 25-plus admission policy. DeRosa said Jason DeRosa, whom police identified in video, "is no longer involved" in day-to-day operations and that the business had implemented steps "to make sure this does not happen ever again." She also said her son, who helped intervene during an altercation, was hospitalized and in intensive care.

Board members questioned whether the measures were timely or adequate given the history of calls dating back to 2024 and the recent escalation. One board member said the situation was "out of control" and expressed concern that "someone is gonna get killed," citing the December shooting and previous brawls. After discussion, a motion to revoke the license was made, seconded and carried.

Chair Attorney Greg Brilliant read the regulatory basis the board relied on when announcing the decision, citing state alcohol regulations (204 CMR provisions), a city noise ordinance and multiple licensing board rules as listed in the show-cause packet. The board noted the license had earlier been renewed during the meeting after staff confirmed submission of required renewal paperwork; the revocation followed the show-cause evidence and vote.

The revocation is effective immediately. The board noted the licensee will have the opportunity to appeal to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission within five days, per the process the board outlined.