Authorities in Newark have announced the arrest of Victor Moral, 39, of Jersey City, for allegedly operating an illegal liquor establishment on Saturday
According to police at approximately 12 a.m., detectives of Newark Police Division’s Special Enforcement Bureau (S.E.B.) observed patrons entering the Pump It Up gym, located at 220 Elizabeth Avenue.
Police said when detectives entered the establishment to investigate, they observed bar patrons drinking and purchasing alcoholic beverages as well as refrigerated beverages for sale in the establishment, which was operating without appropriate credentials for the sale of alcohol.
Moral, who identified himself to S.E.B. detectives as the bar’s manager, was arrested without incident. He is charged with Maintaining an Unlicensed Liquor Establishment and Unlawful Possession of Alcohol.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
“I commend members of the Special Enforcement Bureau whose actions were in direct response to information from citizen complaints that the location is used as an after hours liquor establishment on weekends,” Director Ambrose said. “The city of Newark thrives on businesses that operate lawfully to maintain a safe and prosperous community.”