Carson City revokes catering license in aftermath of gang-related event
The Carson City Board of Supervisors revoked the catering license of Com Productions LLC, after it was used to provide alcohol at a gang-related party in August.
Sheriff Kenny Furlong made a presentation detailing an Aug. 20 incident where his deputies shut down a party held at 1700 Forrest Way put on by Com Productions' owner Robert Schmitt.
Furlong said that one wall of the warehouse — which is also owned by Schmitt — was decorated with gang graffiti, and that a known gang member had been hired by the owner to guard the back entrance to the building for the party.
Furlong said that when Schmitt was asked about this employee, that all he knew about him was his moniker, "Pyscho."
Furlong also testified that the party was advertised to last longer than the special event permit allowed, even though the permit was issued the same day. Furlong said that Schmitt "intentionally misled city officials" about the event.
In addition, Furlong said the warehouse was set up with a permanent bar, and presented advertising suggesting the establishment was being run as an unlicensed bar.
Schmitt did not attend the hearing today.
Schmitt also has a liquor license for The Schmitt House bar on Highway 50 East, which is not affected by the revocation of the catering license.
Furlong said that prior to granting the liquor license to the Schmitt House earlier this year, that he had approached Schmitt to discuss a prior party he had held at the Forrest Way warehouse for an outlaw motorcycle gang. Furlong said Schmitt assured him that there would be no more gang parties.
The supervisors voted unanimously to revoke the catering license.