INCIDENT ANALYSIS/TIMETABLE OF EVENTS FOR GG’S BAR 4529 VINE STREET 6/7/19 THRU 1/8/20

Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes
Incident # Date Time Location Nature/ How Called Details/Action Taken
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19-3769 6/7/19 22:07 GG’s Business Check Business check front door open – new business opening night – LT
Officer Initiated Ungruhe met w/ Nikkiya Groomes welcomed/offered support
suggestions for parking etc.
6/7/19 - GG’s General Citizen Several officers/Village officials started getting generic complaints
7/1/19 Complaints with of noise issues; the odor of marijuana which was confirmed by
numerous officers officers and suspected prostitution behind the outdoor party area.
and Village Officials There were no direct calls.

Background: prior to this new business moving in it had been closed

for some time and the residents got used to no activity and noise.
19-4322 7/2/19 18:00 GG’s Business Check PO Setters responded to a call for concern for traffic safety at GG’s.
Large Crowd Large crowd and 50+ motorcycles on street at an event at the bar.
Parking/Traffic Bikes parking illegally and revving engines and weaving in/out of
Violations traffic causing alarm. PO Setters monitored the crowd and did not
take any enforcement action. He notified Chief Simos who spoke
Telephone call from with Groomes the next day about handling large events and
Safety Director coordinating details etc. for necessary crowd control and public
Jonathan Stuchell safety etc. She is planning events on Thursday nights and will work
with the PD.

Unfortunately, this large crowd of bikers created an alarm with

the residents of our bedroom community even though the bikers
were behaved besides the traffic/parking violations which we just
monitored and discussed with Groomes and Joe.
19-4364 7/2/19 17:27 4509 Vine Parking Complaint Parking complaint owner GG's; OH/ KIYAMB owner Nakkiya A
Officer Initiated Groomes OLN: RU284863. Cite for Expired Tags, overtime parking;
Tow Sig 38 Brambles
19-4367 7/2/19 19:56 GG’s Parking Complaint Parking complaint owner of GG's Naikkya Groomes OH/ KIYAMB
Officer Intiated 2nd plate placed on a Lexus from Rpt # 19-4364 VIN:
JT6HF10U1Y0122282. Plate confiscated per BMV. Advised owner
how to get resolution on both vehicles. Warning.
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Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes
19-4859 7/24/19 21:12 4537 Vine Drug Investigation Received a call from Safety Director stating he was at STBN Pub and
Parking Complaint observed hand to hand drug sales from 3 cars (occupied MB's 20's)
Drug Use in Public and subjects walking smoking marijuana and parking illegally in
Drugs Visible in Car rear lot of pub along the fence in the designated pub spaces and
that the occupants had been observed going into GG's bar.
Related to GG’s
patrons 1) OH/ HHJ4057 GMC maroon (plain view/smell moonshine and
large freezer bag marijuana between seats) RO Dennis Marcell
Telephone call from Adams OLN: TT736817 - located GG's moved and WA parking
Safety Director
Jonathan Stuchell 2) OH/ GOJ5776 Chev
Megale A Whaley OLN: RM176906 - located in GG's moved and WA
parking

3) OH/HAL4455 Chev
Volushia Jennings-Figgs OLN: RS476508 - located in GG's moved
and WA parking

Received a 2nd call reference blue Jeep on side observed subjects

placing unknown items in side door during out discussions with the
other 3 cars. It was unrelated. There was a fictitious tag on rear and
the new plate in the front window. RO Ms. Glover is DUS. Located
her inside the pub. She will move the plates around and was
warned on the fictitious tags and sent on way.

OH/HUC7688 Jeep
Jasmine Glover OLN: SS118666 W/A fictitious plates

LT Ungruhe followed up with Joe VanZandt and Nikkayla Groomes

and Safety Director. To help with future parking complaints I
suggested she llist parking locations at the front door and highlight
lot next to Wes Banco to elminate confusion at the pub. She stated
these patrons were new and she was unaware of any drug activity. I
advised her on options to ban patrons etc.
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Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes

LT Ungruhe made referral to all shifts reference drug activity. LT

Matheson and Chief Simos working with Safety Director to see if
we can get liquor control involved.

19-5294 8/11/19 01:01 GG’s Intoxicated Intoxicated person in public being loud; warned and sent on way.
PedestrianOfficer
Initiated
19-5414 8/15/19 22:14 GG’s Parking HMA4735/OH parked in front of GG's on sidewalk blocking it; all OK
ComplaintOfficer band loading up; vehicle moved to street. Warned on parking
initiated complaint.
19-5450 8/17/19 01:39 4320 Vine Traffic Violations Car with patron from GG's made U turn front of bar; HBC3961/Oh
related to GG’s 2015 BMW Exp:02/15/2020. Reg owner/driver Philip Lendale
Officer initiated Ewing. Cited for U-turn and speed SFST's under limit. Conversation
with Ewing ref new bar and ongoing issues..
19-5573 8/22/19 07:25 GG’s Parking Complaint Parking Complaint - car parked on sidewalk impeding pedestrian
Officer Initiated traffic KIYAMB Nakkiya Groomes OL RU284868 (Bar owner)
Warned/advised parking on sidewalk
19-6165 9/13/19 21:57 GG’s Intoxicated Person Mark Elliott Chalmers OLN: TW558257/Oh assisting wth intoxicated
subject Ryan J. McGonigal DOB 1212/1981 M/W; Warned on public
Telephone Call intoxication sent on way.
19-6189 9/14/19 20:18 GG’s Noise Complaint Noise complaint of loud music - checked - normal – unfounded.
Telephone Call
19-6562 9/27/19 01:43 9 Baker Wanted Persons on Attempted traffic stop on Ohio HAK3939- 2011 jaguar 4dr-silver for
Traffic Pursuit attached wanted persons. Subjects patrons from GG's. Short vehicle
where Gun Thrown pursuit firearm tossed unable to locate initially; later located by
from car resident. Recovered stolen firearm.
Patrons related to
GG’s Involved:
Owner/Driver: Jarrad Burge OL# RR550745-Gun Recovery- arrest for
Officer initiated CCW and weapons under disability.
Passenger: Phillip Ewing Control#1494345-Sig 30x2- CWPU/shelby-
arrested/recited-released. Vehicle towed by Carter's.
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Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes

19-6565 9/27/19 07:09 108 Martin Firearm Recovery Firearm discovered in street by Tyler Papia. Located in street near
Telephone Call 108 Martin recovered a sccy 9mm-stolen. Related to TS related to
patrons coming from GG's. Related to 19-6562.

This firearm recovery along with the large group and drug issues
and bikers etc. Created a very serious safety concern. Chief Simos
working with Safety Director on ongoing issues. We are still getting
noise and drug complaints in general from residents.

19-7131 10/18/19 00:50 GG’s Disorderly Group Disorderly Group - Large group in the municipal parking lot at
Telephone Call Vine/Martin being extremely loud, possibly getting ready to fight.
Located subjects coming from and going to GG's being disorderly.
Situation adjusted; warned and sent on way.
19-7265 10/22/19 20:58 4537 Vine Disorderly Conduct Responded to a fight in progress run related to GG's bar - 2 FB
Intoxicated Person subjects in rear lot of STBN Pub arguing getting ready to fight.
OVI related to GG’s
Located Deborah L Young IDN: RU048885/Oh WA DC just trying to
Telephone Call stop intoxicated friend from driving drunk.

Intoxicated subject hiding behind dumpster yells at LT Ungruhe to

move cruiser - advises her to stop she gets in car and attempts to
drive away in HNJ1046/Oh. Arrested was Angelique J. Whatley
OLN: RU048501/Oh arrested for DCI warrant Sig 30 T,and physical
control OVI. Failed SFST's at PD and tested .218 BAC. Transported
to CJC by 3rd shift PO Grant BM: 56365.6 EM: 5636. Bramble Tow
responded towed. Purse/house keys removed and given to
arrestee.

Both parties were coming from GG's bar. Per manager (Nikkaya
Groomes) she was DCI at bar was there for 2 hours and was causing
problems the entire time so they kicked out w/ a friend. Groomes
made a positive ID. They did not call the PD. LT Ungruhe warned
Groomes on the need to call the PD when they have intoxicated
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Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes
subjects causing issues before they get worse or leave and hurt
someone. The two were outside by STBN Pub arguing for 45 mins
because Whatley wanted to drive. Patron at St. Bernard Pub called
PD.
19-7387 10/27/19 O3:22 GG’s Follow-up Medic Follow Up on Incident 19-7386 medic run 41 Bertus. LT Matheson
Run Officer Initiated spoke to GG's (Groomes) reference ongoing concerns with
increasing issues at the bar. She was given suggestions on how to
improve.
19-7843 11/14/19 16:50 GG’s Parking Complaint Gray Lexus parked on the sidewalk in front of GG's blocking foot
Telephone traffic.
HUK4580/Oh Malik Anthony Sally; All OK GG's owner making
delivery. Warning to park in street and put on flashers.
19-8963 12/27/19 01:07 GG’s Noise Complaint Caller stated he could here music from GG's from his residence,
Telephone request police to turn music down. Doors were shut, and the music
was turned down at police request. Situation Adjusted. Warning.
20-0012 1/1/20 16:13 GG’s Business Trouble Joe VanZandt came in to meet with LT Ungruhe to discuss ongoing
Report trouble that he was made aware of by numerous persons at his
Walkin business (GG's bar). He had tried to meet a couple weeks prior but
never connected because of his sons health. I discussed some of
the main issues in general (noise complaints, disorderly patrons,
drug complaints, prostitution complaints, parking issues, large
biker incident, traffic stop gun thrown from car incident, traffic
stop OVI, disorderly patrons blocking parking lots impeding traffic
flow out in the streets etc. and no calls from the bar etc.) I
explained that I had personally spoken to Groomes on several
occasions and so did LT Matheson and we have seen no
improvement. I explained our concerns and the
complaints/problems we have been receiving from a wide variety of
citizens. I told him that if he doesn't meet with Groomes and do
something about this he leaves us no options but to start a case
with liquor control and that may ultimately cause him to lose his
license so him coming in to show he wants to improve things there
is a step in the right direction. He would like to discuss the issues in
detail with LT Matheson (3rd shift) and Chief Simos who has been
 INCIDENT ANALYSIS/TIMETABLE OF EVENTS FOR GG’S BAR 4529 VINE STREET 6/7/19 THRU 1/8/20
Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes
working on this issue for some time. We decided to meet with him
alone first to give him details that he could go back to Groomes
and decide how they want to fix them before it becomes a bigger
issue and maybe he could get her to take some action on these
concerns. I setup a meeting for Joe and Matheson/Simos on this
Friday at 1145 PM at the PD. I contacted LT Matheson and he will
follow-up. Joe mentioned during the taped meeting that he is
willing to break the lease if we are too that point but wants to make
an informed decision. 7R90 was advised and will attend.
nd
1/2/20 23:45 PD 2 Meeting with At his request, Joe Van Zandt came in to meet with 3rd Shift LT
Joe Van Zandt ref Matheson and Chief Simos to get additional info in detail with
ongoing issues ongoing issues and concerns that we need his help with. They
provided him his options. He said he was going to get with his
attorney and make a decision.
20-0058 1/3/20 02:37 GG’s Disorderly Group Disorderly Group (Group of people leaving GG's Bar walking in the
Officer initiated middle of the street, being disorderly, impeding traffic, blocking
parking lot etc. Several calls about noise/language and traffic
issues. Situation adjusted. Spoke with GG's bouncer reference
concerns. Subjects warned for walking in the street and disorderly
conduct.
20-0142 1/6/20 11:51 GG’s See Complainant See Complainant (Joe VanZandt) Owner of building. He was
Walk In requesting an officer present while he changes the locks and posts
the front door. Unfortunately, he placed a STBN PD business card
with his posting and persons then were reporting the PD had
locked out Groomes. We had nothing to do with that action; the
property owner Van Zandt made an informed decision to break
the lease and lock Groomes out which is a civil matter not a
criminal matter.
20-0196 1/8/20 12:57 GG’s Property Exchange Business Check - Assist owner with releasing property. Assisted
Telephone
1/15/19 17:30 WCPO Story During a WCPO broadcast Groomes stated she didn’t know of any of
the problems but as you can see she was informed many times in
addition to other phone calls from LT Matheson to her. The
property owner (Joe Van Zandt) made a decision to lock her out
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Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes
after hearing all the facts. In that phone call he claimed the PD had
given him an ultimatum. We did not, we presented the problems
and told him what could happen as a worst case scenario but
ultimately it was up to him as to what he wanted to do since he
came to us in the first place.

Conclusion:
Since the broadcast we’ve had people asking why we forced a
minority business out of town. We did not lock her out or do any
posting or forcing of any kind; we respond to problems and
violations of law. We have had people ask why we didn’t work with
Groomes. We did; we identified ongoing problems that may affect
their license/business and told them these problems are adversely
affecting our citizens based on their complaints. We tried very hard
to work with Groomes and Van Zandt for several months with many
warnings trying to guide them along the way.

When you get large disorderly groups and have drugs and guns
showing up the citizens have a right to be concerned for their safety
and we have due diligence to inform businesses of problems that
may adversely affect their safety.

We wish Van Zandt and Groomes the best in their endeavors.

 INCIDENT ANALYSIS/TIMETABLE OF EVENTS FOR GG’S BAR 4529 VINE STREET 6/7/19 THRU 1/8/20
Source: Pamet Internal Software Prepared by: LT Bill Ungruhe STBN PD PIO Email bungruhe@stbernardpolice.org Phone 242-2727
Business contacts: License holder and building owner Joe Van Zandt (approx. 50 years same location) New Bar Manager: Nikkiya Groomes