Don't bother heading down to the Pure Nightclub this weekend on St. Cat coupla blocks east of the Main at St. Timmy-T.It has had its license yanked for four months and will only reopen in early May.
Wanna know why? Here's some of the action from the police blotter inspired by this joint.
12 March 2011 20 people in a drunken fistfight.
19 March 2011 a man was beaten by two suspects, kicked and punched after being turfed by bouncers. Suffered facial injuries.
20 March 2011 Police responded to an attempted murder after a dispute that began inside the establishment and continued outside between persons related to street gangs. One individual was hit with a baseball bat and suffered very serious injuries. He had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance and remained unconscious for several days. Arrests were made.
23 July 2011 Police used pepper spray to calm the crowded space near an exit. An agitated, aggressive and uncooperative individual insulted the police and tried to rally the crowd.
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20 August 2011 Police intervened in a fight that started inside the establishment and continued in the parking lot at closing. When they arrived, they saw a person lying on the ground in the parking lot. The latter had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance for severe injuries to his face and head.
5 September 2011 Police were called three times to deal with fights, including one after closing a clubgoer celebrating his birthday was punched and injured in the face.
10 September 2011 September more fights.
16 October 16, 2011, police were called to an early conflict between two men opposite the bar. Upon arrival, a crowd of about 75 people stood outside the door, then at closing at 3 am, about 200 people were gathered outside. The agitated crowd included 20 very aggressive individuals.
5 November 2011 A fight outside at closing time attracted a crowd of about 20, which quickly grew to 75 outside the club. About 20 fought with police, who used pepper spray. Only a couple of bouncers were around to oversee the closing.
20 November 2011 Police were called to a dispute in front of the bar that started when a dozen had been kicked out ofthe club. They threw traffic cones at the offices and one was assaulted. Gas was used to disperse the hostile drunken crowd.
4 December 4, 2011 Police had to deal with an alleged on the bar manager, who was attacked after reusing to let a couple of people enter. The suspect ted had previously threateed the manager with a fake gun. On the same night they arrested a drunk involved in a brawl with a bouncer. Police were called back a third time to deal with a patron refused entry. He said he was going to get his bang to back him up. The bar said that he had been caught selling drugs inside.
11 December 2011 A fight between two men went out on the street and saw eight people kick and punch the victim who fell unconscious and had to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
17 December 2011 Police dealt with a fight involving six club goers, one of whom was hit in the face with a can of Red Bull.
18 December 18, 2011 A bouncer was hit by a customer who had been denied entry. He was brought to the police station and told not to return to the club. But he did anyway pretending he had a gun.
15 January 2012 A clubgoer fired shots at two men after being kicked out of the club. One was seriously injured and underwent surgery following the attempted murder.
22 January 2012 An expulsion leads to more drunken fights outside. Later that night police rounded up a woman outside in a state of advanced drunkenness shouting insults
29 January 2012 Police intervened in a fight directed against the doorman who was hit in the face by a drunk customer who had been kicked out after he fell asleep in the club. He was arrested.
5 February 2012 Police came after a customer was kicked out and uttered death threats against bouncers, saying he'd get his gun in his car.
18 February 2012 Police came to break up a fight among drunk patrons outside.
19 February 2012 Police came after people who had been refused entry were seen tossing bottles at doormen.
19 February 2012 Two groups had a large-scale fight that cops could only control with gas. One was arrested for assaulting an officer. A two pound cement block was tossed at cops and missed them by two feet.
25 February 2012 Police detained a drunk screaming and shoving bouncers in front of the club.
18 March 2012 Cops came after reports that criminal gangs were wreaking havoc in the club. One inebriated gang member was arrested for attempting to assault an officer.
14 April 2012 Police came to deal with a very drunk woman who required ambulance service. They returned to deal with another drunk woman who had been kicked out. Police were forced to use pepper spray to calm the individuals down.
15 April 2012 About a dozen people fought outside, including some tossing bottles.
22 April 2012 Another call for a fight outside.
29 April 2012 Police were called for yet another fight and had to calm an individual with blood on his face, reeking of booze. He had drank before coming to the club and got into a fight in the lineup.
28 April 2012 Police were told of gunshots in or outside of the establishment.
29 April 2012 Another mass fight outside required usage of MK-4 gas after doormen lost control of he crowd. One person suiffered serious injuries to the face. Another tried to grab an officer's police baton.
6 May 6 2012 Police dealt with a fight involving four people outside. The fight had started on the dance floor. A bouncer got hit on the had with a bottle and was rushed to hospital.
7 May 2012 The same person arrested the night before laid a complaint against the bouncers, saying they broke his gold necklace after grabbing him on the dancefloor. They would not allow him to collect his lost items afterwards.
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13 May 2012 Police came to stop a fight and found a patron with a bloody head and another confronting the bouncers, who had already been hit in the head with a bottle. They were arrested for assault.
17 June 2012 Police came to deal with a man lying unconscious on the ground after being hit and kicked in the head by a bouncer. He had been kicked out of the club due to aggressive behavior. Paramedics found that he was intoxicated . He had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance for his injuries.
23 June 2012 Police arrested and charged a man for attempted murder, for discharging a firearm and possession of narcotics. During an altercation at the outlet of the establishment between two (2) groups of individuals, a man pulled a gun and pointed it. He fired a shot that hit a wall. One of the victims reported receiving bursts of brick behind the head.
26 July 2012 Police called to deal with a fight between two customers outside.
29 July 2012 Police responded to an assault that started from a dancefloor dispute. A woman had been punched in the face and fell to the ground . She had to be rushed to the hospital for severe head injuries. Later that night several policemen intervened to a fight at the exit of the facility. During the intervention , they arrested a person for sitting on a police vehicle that refused to exit the vehicle . The man was drunk and refused to identify himself.
4 August 2012 Police were called after a drunk refused entry became very agitated and aggressive towards the doorman. He refused to identify himself to the police and did not cooperate with them. He then engaged in assaulting one of the officers . A mob surrounded the police had to ask for reinforcements. Later that night a man who had been inside asked to go fetch his sister but was not allowed in. They argued and the doorman punched him in the face and pushed his sister as she left.
5 August 2012 Police saw a doorman hit a customer in the face.
22 August 2012 A representative of the owner, Maxime Paquette made a complaint against Charles Payette, who he accused of stealing. He said that Crips were regular customers but did not wear their colours inside and did not make trouble.
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9 September 2012, police were called to deal with a woman in crisis outside the bar. At the scene, they located a very intoxicated lying on the ground outside the bar. She kept screaming and was uncontrollable . She had to be taken to hospital by ambulance. .
23 September 2012 police were called to a fight involving about 50 people outside, some armed with sticks and belts. A crowd of about three hundred ( 300) people were in the street and several fights broke out . A highly intoxicated and aggressive individual who sought physical confrontation and refused to obey police was arrested and then he grabbed a police officer by the throat with both hands. During the arrest a mob came to surround the police to try to attack . Pepper spray had to be used to disperse the crowd. Later police returned and arrested two for loitering around the club after they were told to move.
7 October 2012 at the closure of the establishment police, with the assistance of the Eclipse group arrested a very intoxicated and aggressive individual. He had assaulted an officer, uttered threats and attempted to disarm another officer.
21 October 2012 Police pepper sprayed a person who refused to cooperate with police who were trying to get clients to leave in an orderly fashion. .
28 October 2012 Fight between two individuals in line. Later another fight created a panic in the crowd of about 150 people. The police used pepper spray to control the situation.
3 November 2012, police were called to a brawl involving about 20 people outside. Police had to resort to MK- 3 gas to control the situation.
9 November 2012 Bar mentioned that they had refused entry to five gang members and feared reprisals.
10 November 2012 A mob got violent and one was arrested. Later on, another fight ensued and a customer threatened a bouncer. The staff was nervous. Cops heard the name JP Célestin. And yet another incident occurred after closing when two women fought near the rear exit. Same night cops ticketed a drunk for blocking the sidewalk outside and another fight took place between two ejected bargoers.
11 November 2012 Police were called to a fight involving about 20 people outside. A man was knocked down and knifed.
17 November 2012 Police busted a man yelling at girls outside.
8 December 2012 Cops dealt with a fight between drunks. One officer was hit in the face and required gas and the baton.
9 December 2012, police responded to a fight involving gang member Jean-Philippe Célestin . A drunk had been beaten in the face. Doormen said they allowed him in out of fear.
14 December 2012 the police ensured surveillance inside and outside of the institution, in order to prevent various problems of incivility accrued during the opening and closing bar hours. Around 3am , a skirmish broke out inside the bar and security officials expelled two (2) individuals outside where they have been arrested.
15 December 2012 Police were on site again and gave a ticket to an individual for drinking in a parked car opposite the bar , the man was in the company of people attending the institution. During the evening, two (2) ambulance transports were required to drunk and unconscious people. Several statements of offense were handed over by the police and arrests were made.
30 December 2012, during a courtesy visit to the property, the police arrested several individuals linked to organized crime (street gangs and gang, bikers).
12 January 2013 Police stopped a brawl outside.
19 January 2013 2.30am , police were called in relation to a man who was beaten by 7-8 men near the club. A violent fight broke out at 2:25, a bouncer was injured. Staff called back complaining that they had been threatened. Around 2:45 , police located a group of men that matched the description of those in the fight. One of them was beaten with fists, feet and with a retractable stick by about 10 bouncers.
10 February 10, 2013 at 1:27 , police were called in relation to a man who was beaten inside the establishment, lying on the ground and bleeding from the head.
Thefts: 2011: 22 May, purse stolen, 22 October wallet, 10 Dec. purse, cell phone, March 10 2012, cell phone, 7 Oct wallet, 2 Feb. purse, 7 March cell phone, 31 March purse, 6 April wallet and passport.
20 March 2011 Police responded to an attempted murder after a dispute that began inside the establishment and continued outside between persons related to street gangs. One individual was hit with a baseball bat and suffered very serious injuries. He had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance and remained unconscious for several days. Arrests were made.
23 July 2011 Police used pepper spray to calm the crowded space near an exit. An agitated, aggressive and uncooperative individual insulted the police and tried to rally the crowd.
20 August 2011 Police intervened in a fight that started inside the establishment and continued in the parking lot at closing. When they arrived, they saw a person lying on the ground in the parking lot. The latter had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance for severe injuries to his face and head.5 September 2011 Police were called three times to deal with fights, including one after closing a clubgoer celebrating his birthday was punched and injured in the face.
10 September 2011 September more fights.
16 October 16, 2011, police were called to an early conflict between two men opposite the bar. Upon arrival, a crowd of about 75 people stood outside the door, then at closing at 3 am, about 200 people were gathered outside. The agitated crowd included 20 very aggressive individuals.
5 November 2011 A fight outside at closing time attracted a crowd of about 20, which quickly grew to 75 outside the club. About 20 fought with police, who used pepper spray. Only a couple of bouncers were around to oversee the closing.
20 November 2011 Police were called to a dispute in front of the bar that started when a dozen had been kicked out ofthe club. They threw traffic cones at the offices and one was assaulted. Gas was used to disperse the hostile drunken crowd.
4 December 4, 2011 Police had to deal with an alleged on the bar manager, who was attacked after reusing to let a couple of people enter. The suspect ted had previously threateed the manager with a fake gun. On the same night they arrested a drunk involved in a brawl with a bouncer. Police were called back a third time to deal with a patron refused entry. He said he was going to get his bang to back him up. The bar said that he had been caught selling drugs inside.
11 December 2011 A fight between two men went out on the street and saw eight people kick and punch the victim who fell unconscious and had to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
17 December 2011 Police dealt with a fight involving six club goers, one of whom was hit in the face with a can of Red Bull.
18 December 18, 2011 A bouncer was hit by a customer who had been denied entry. He was brought to the police station and told not to return to the club. But he did anyway pretending he had a gun.
15 January 2012 A clubgoer fired shots at two men after being kicked out of the club. One was seriously injured and underwent surgery following the attempted murder.
22 January 2012 An expulsion leads to more drunken fights outside. Later that night police rounded up a woman outside in a state of advanced drunkenness shouting insults
29 January 2012 Police intervened in a fight directed against the doorman who was hit in the face by a drunk customer who had been kicked out after he fell asleep in the club. He was arrested.
5 February 2012 Police came after a customer was kicked out and uttered death threats against bouncers, saying he'd get his gun in his car.
18 February 2012 Police came to break up a fight among drunk patrons outside.
19 February 2012 Police came after people who had been refused entry were seen tossing bottles at doormen.
19 February 2012 Two groups had a large-scale fight that cops could only control with gas. One was arrested for assaulting an officer. A two pound cement block was tossed at cops and missed them by two feet.
25 February 2012 Police detained a drunk screaming and shoving bouncers in front of the club.
18 March 2012 Cops came after reports that criminal gangs were wreaking havoc in the club. One inebriated gang member was arrested for attempting to assault an officer.
14 April 2012 Police came to deal with a very drunk woman who required ambulance service. They returned to deal with another drunk woman who had been kicked out. Police were forced to use pepper spray to calm the individuals down.
15 April 2012 About a dozen people fought outside, including some tossing bottles.
22 April 2012 Another call for a fight outside.
29 April 2012 Police were called for yet another fight and had to calm an individual with blood on his face, reeking of booze. He had drank before coming to the club and got into a fight in the lineup.
28 April 2012 Police were told of gunshots in or outside of the establishment.
29 April 2012 Another mass fight outside required usage of MK-4 gas after doormen lost control of he crowd. One person suiffered serious injuries to the face. Another tried to grab an officer's police baton.
6 May 6 2012 Police dealt with a fight involving four people outside. The fight had started on the dance floor. A bouncer got hit on the had with a bottle and was rushed to hospital.
7 May 2012 The same person arrested the night before laid a complaint against the bouncers, saying they broke his gold necklace after grabbing him on the dancefloor. They would not allow him to collect his lost items afterwards.
17 June 2012 Police came to deal with a man lying unconscious on the ground after being hit and kicked in the head by a bouncer. He had been kicked out of the club due to aggressive behavior. Paramedics found that he was intoxicated . He had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance for his injuries.
23 June 2012 Police arrested and charged a man for attempted murder, for discharging a firearm and possession of narcotics. During an altercation at the outlet of the establishment between two (2) groups of individuals, a man pulled a gun and pointed it. He fired a shot that hit a wall. One of the victims reported receiving bursts of brick behind the head.
26 July 2012 Police called to deal with a fight between two customers outside.
29 July 2012 Police responded to an assault that started from a dancefloor dispute. A woman had been punched in the face and fell to the ground . She had to be rushed to the hospital for severe head injuries. Later that night several policemen intervened to a fight at the exit of the facility. During the intervention , they arrested a person for sitting on a police vehicle that refused to exit the vehicle . The man was drunk and refused to identify himself.
4 August 2012 Police were called after a drunk refused entry became very agitated and aggressive towards the doorman. He refused to identify himself to the police and did not cooperate with them. He then engaged in assaulting one of the officers . A mob surrounded the police had to ask for reinforcements. Later that night a man who had been inside asked to go fetch his sister but was not allowed in. They argued and the doorman punched him in the face and pushed his sister as she left.
5 August 2012 Police saw a doorman hit a customer in the face.
22 August 2012 A representative of the owner, Maxime Paquette made a complaint against Charles Payette, who he accused of stealing. He said that Crips were regular customers but did not wear their colours inside and did not make trouble.
23 September 2012 police were called to a fight involving about 50 people outside, some armed with sticks and belts. A crowd of about three hundred ( 300) people were in the street and several fights broke out . A highly intoxicated and aggressive individual who sought physical confrontation and refused to obey police was arrested and then he grabbed a police officer by the throat with both hands. During the arrest a mob came to surround the police to try to attack . Pepper spray had to be used to disperse the crowd. Later police returned and arrested two for loitering around the club after they were told to move.
7 October 2012 at the closure of the establishment police, with the assistance of the Eclipse group arrested a very intoxicated and aggressive individual. He had assaulted an officer, uttered threats and attempted to disarm another officer.
21 October 2012 Police pepper sprayed a person who refused to cooperate with police who were trying to get clients to leave in an orderly fashion. .
28 October 2012 Fight between two individuals in line. Later another fight created a panic in the crowd of about 150 people. The police used pepper spray to control the situation.
3 November 2012, police were called to a brawl involving about 20 people outside. Police had to resort to MK- 3 gas to control the situation.
9 November 2012 Bar mentioned that they had refused entry to five gang members and feared reprisals.
10 November 2012 A mob got violent and one was arrested. Later on, another fight ensued and a customer threatened a bouncer. The staff was nervous. Cops heard the name JP Célestin. And yet another incident occurred after closing when two women fought near the rear exit. Same night cops ticketed a drunk for blocking the sidewalk outside and another fight took place between two ejected bargoers.
11 November 2012 Police were called to a fight involving about 20 people outside. A man was knocked down and knifed.
17 November 2012 Police busted a man yelling at girls outside.
8 December 2012 Cops dealt with a fight between drunks. One officer was hit in the face and required gas and the baton.
9 December 2012, police responded to a fight involving gang member Jean-Philippe Célestin . A drunk had been beaten in the face. Doormen said they allowed him in out of fear.
14 December 2012 the police ensured surveillance inside and outside of the institution, in order to prevent various problems of incivility accrued during the opening and closing bar hours. Around 3am , a skirmish broke out inside the bar and security officials expelled two (2) individuals outside where they have been arrested.
15 December 2012 Police were on site again and gave a ticket to an individual for drinking in a parked car opposite the bar , the man was in the company of people attending the institution. During the evening, two (2) ambulance transports were required to drunk and unconscious people. Several statements of offense were handed over by the police and arrests were made.
30 December 2012, during a courtesy visit to the property, the police arrested several individuals linked to organized crime (street gangs and gang, bikers).
12 January 2013 Police stopped a brawl outside.
19 January 2013 2.30am , police were called in relation to a man who was beaten by 7-8 men near the club. A violent fight broke out at 2:25, a bouncer was injured. Staff called back complaining that they had been threatened. Around 2:45 , police located a group of men that matched the description of those in the fight. One of them was beaten with fists, feet and with a retractable stick by about 10 bouncers.
10 February 10, 2013 at 1:27 , police were called in relation to a man who was beaten inside the establishment, lying on the ground and bleeding from the head.
Thefts: 2011: 22 May, purse stolen, 22 October wallet, 10 Dec. purse, cell phone, March 10 2012, cell phone, 7 Oct wallet, 2 Feb. purse, 7 March cell phone, 31 March purse, 6 April wallet and passport.