On Friday April 1, 2011, Officers were dispatched to Dutches Bar 1207 Rhode Island Street for customers smoking in the bar. Upon arrival Officers observed multiple individuals smoking in the bar. As Officers made contact with the bartender she attempted to hide the ash trays that had been placed out on top of the bar. The owner of the business was cited for allowing smoking inside of the bar. Prior to this incident Dutches had been warned twice to stop allowing customers to smoke in their bar.
