MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – A graphic video showing multiple people fighting outside of a Middleburg bar in July led to 11 arrests, including a bartender who was accused of serving alcohol to minors, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook acknowledged in a Facebook post on July 26 that her agency was aware of the video that showed a brawl that included both adults and children at the TNT Lounge and said an investigation had started.
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The Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday the fight between two adults escalated to include children, and people can be seen in the video pulling hair and kicking someone on the ground until they are unconscious.
As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old man was accused of disorderly conduct/affray, and a 19-year-old man was also accused of affray, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Three 18-year-olds and a 36-year-old woman were arrested and accused of simple battery, according to the Sheriff’s Office, and four juveniles were also arrested. Three juveniles were accused of simple battery, and a 17-year-old was accused of aggravated battery after they allegedly hit one of the victims in the head with a glass bottle.
Detectives said they also learned the bartender/manager for TNT Lounge served alcoholic beverages to children the evening of the fight, and they were arrested earlier this month and accused of contributing to the delinquency of minors and serving alcoholic beverages to a person under 21.
“We sincerely appreciate the assistance of those who reported the videos, as well as everyone who cooperated with this investigation. While we remain committed to maintaining the safety of our community, we encourage all residents to take a proactive role in reporting criminal activity by calling the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 9-1-1 (for emergencies) or (904) 264-6512. You can also remain anonymous by calling First Coast Crime Stoppers at (866)-845-TIPS (8477) or submitting information on the SaferWatch App,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
