Two people are facing charges after Jacksonville police said a viral video showed a 14-year-old boy inside a local strip club, where he was allegedly given alcohol. The arrests follow months of attention that began when the footage circulated last spring and raised questions about how a minor entered an adults-only venue and what actions could be taken regarding the club.
Arrests and charges
According to Action News Jax, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested 36-year-old Ricky Clark on a charge of delinquency of a minor and 23-year-old Aylin Poorhamzeh on charges of delinquency of a minor and child abuse. Investigators allege Clark brought the 14-year-old to Passions strip club on the Southside, while Poorhamzeh is accused of providing the boy with alcohol. Detectives say they are still collecting evidence, and no charges have been announced against the business itself.
How the video sparked the probe
The investigation kicked into gear after a video, first shown to reporters and published last April, appeared to show a teenage boy throwing cash at dancers. Viewers who saw the clip sent in tips, which prompted a formal review by authorities. In earlier coverage, the club’s attorney told Action News Jax that management found no indication that a minor had entered the club. That denial now sits in direct tension with the allegations spelled out by police, and those competing narratives are a major focus as investigators work through interviews and digital evidence.
Licensing and legal backdrop
Like other adult-entertainment venues in Jacksonville, Passions operates under a special city license that comes with a thick rulebook. Applications and renewals are processed at the Police Memorial Building, and the city’s paperwork spells out how administrators can review a license and potentially pull it if rules are broken. The city code and licensing process, detailed by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, sit alongside a 2022 settlement between the city and several clubs that showed how civil agreements and regulatory pressure can unfold alongside criminal inquiries.
What’s next
The case is still active, with detectives reviewing video evidence and continuing to interview potential witnesses as the charges against Clark and Poorhamzeh move through the courts. Officials have not said whether the strip club itself could face administrative penalties, but possible outcomes include additional criminal charges for individuals and a licensing review for the business. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office as they work to finalize their findings for prosecutors.
