The Brown Door, a bar located in Hammond, Louisiana, has announced its closure until further notice due to a suspension of its alcohol license. The announcement came via an Instagram story posted on Thursday night. A spokesperson for the **Hammond Police Department (HPD)** confirmed that officers assisted the **Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control** in notifying the establishment of the license suspension. The bar will face a hearing scheduled for **September 11, 2025**, to address the situation.
The closure follows a series of recent incidents involving the sale of alcohol to minors. Earlier this month, HPD conducted an operation that led to the arrest of two bartenders and the issuance of a misdemeanor summons to the bar’s owner. The investigation revealed that **116 alcohol sales** were made to customers under the age of 21 within a three-hour period. Detectives reviewed security footage showing that staff members failed to alert management or security while individuals under 21 consumed alcoholic beverages in plain view.
As a result of the investigation, several individuals have faced legal repercussions. Bartender **Sydney Elise Mitchell**, 20, from Gulfport, Mississippi, was arrested and charged with **115 counts of unlawful sales to persons under 21** and one count of letting a disorderly place. Another bartender, **Michael Samuel Cuccia**, 22, from Mandeville, was arrested for one count of unlawful sales to minors and one count of letting a disorderly place.
Additionally, **Tristan Michael Stravinsky**, 21, from Slidell, was arrested for **10 counts of unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages for persons under 21** after video evidence showed him buying drinks for individuals below the legal age. The bar’s owner, **Patrick Lynn Broussard**, 57, from Port Allen, received a misdemeanor summons for allowing a disorderly place. Furthermore, **Richard Kale Clementi**, 18, from Slidell, was issued a misdemeanor summons for unlawful purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages for minors.
In a separate but related development, former Hammond city administrator **Lacy Landrum** has declared her candidacy for the position of Hammond mayor. This announcement was made via a Facebook post by her partner, **Joseph Dominick**. The mayoral election is slated for next fall, adding another layer of interest to the city’s political landscape.
The closure of The Brown Door highlights ongoing challenges related to underage drinking and compliance with alcohol laws in Louisiana. The forthcoming hearing will serve as a critical moment for the establishment as it seeks to address the allegations and potentially regain its license.
