GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Greensboro night club has been labeled a “nuisance” property after 11 people were charged last month following a search that found guns and drugs, according to a City of Greensboro news release.

Guilford County Superior Court Judge William Wood signed a consent judgment for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against JEMM LLC, the property owners of Secrets Cabaret, according to a City of Greensboro news release.

Per the business’ Facebook, Secrets Cabaret describes itself as an “adult entertainment club.”

The judgment was the final step in a civil nuisance abatement case brought by the City of Greensboro on behalf of the State of North Carolina. 

Chapter 19 of the North Carolina General Statutes defines “nuisance” activities as prostitution, gambling and the illegal possession of or sale of alcoholic beverages.

Under the terms of the judgment, the owners of Secrets Cabaret have to sell the property within six months.

The property also cannot be used as an adult entertainment facility, gambling hall or night club in the future.

On Friday, Feb. 16, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement officials and the Greensboro Police Department conducted a search warrant at Secrets Cabaret on 2507 West Gate City Blvd.

ALE agents say that the search warrant led to the seizure of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, US currency and five firearms, one of which was stolen.

The following people have been charged as a result of the investigation:

  • Linda Jamison Newsome, 53, of High Point
    • Ten counts of possession of alcohol for sale without an ABC permit
    • Five counts of maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances
    • Three counts of possession of controller substance with the intent to sell or deliver marijuana
    • Three counts of selling a Schedule VI controlled substance
    • Three counts of delivering a Schedule VI controlled substance
    • Conspiracy to sell/deliver cocaine
  • Danny Vernard Washington, 41, of Goldsboro
    • Two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
    • Unlicensed armed security without a permit
    • Simple possession of marijuana
  • Jonathan Freeman Winton, 31, of Greensboro
    • Armed security without a permit
  • Nequareus Dre’von Roberts-Simon, 24, of Thomasville
    • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Kuchina Hazel, 25, of Piedmont, South Carolina
    • Simple possession of marijuana
    • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Andre Cornelius, 34, of Charlotte
    • Unauthorized possession of spirituous liquor
  • Zariyah Sophia Hogan, 21, of Midlothian, Virginia
    • Simple possession of marijuana
    • Possession of drug paraphernalia

Warrants have been issued for the following people:

  • Antonio Omid Wall, 37, of Rockingham
    • Five counts of maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance
  • Christopher Lee Martin Jr, 32, of Rocky Mount
    • Unauthorized possession of spirituous liquor
    • Possession of alcohol for sale without an ABC permit
  • Jasmine Marie Carmon, 26, of Greenville
    • Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell or deliver marijuana
    • Selling a Schedule VI controlled substance
    • Delivering a Schedule VI controlled substance
  • Frank Chessy Seator, 25, of Greensboro
    • Possession with intent to deliver marijuana
    • Selling a Schedule VI controlled substance
    • Delivering a Schedule VI controlled substance

“This long overdue solution is a result of an outstanding joint effort between Greensboro city officials and members of the ALE Nuisance Abatement Team,” Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan said. “I hope this judgment puts other property owners on notice that we will not tolerate nuisance activity and violence within the city of Greensboro.”