Police Discover Illegal Night Club, Hookah Bar In Lawrence

LAWRENCE, MA — Lawrence police discovered an "illegal night club" with a full bar, a server and hookahs, the department said Tuesday.

Police responded to a report of loud music around Springfield and Foster Streets and saw people heading toward a Springfield Street address. On investigation, they found around 100 people at the residence.

The "night club" represented a city ordinance violation, police said. The fire department was also called to the scene because charcoal hookahs and external propane heaters were both in use in the residence.

The Lawrence Police Department, Fire Department, Inspectional Services Department and Board of Health are all investigating the incident.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.