Things got out of hand at a North Miami Beach strip club Monday night when, according to police, a recently fired dancer grabbed a seven-foot metal pole and turned it into a weapon. Officers say the 23-year-old came back to the adult venue to pick up her belongings, then escalated the confrontation, allegedly threatening a security worker with the pole before bolting from the scene. She was chased down near the westbound ramp of State Road 826 and booked on several charges, including aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
What police say happened inside the club
According to the arrest report reviewed by Local 10, staff at Taboo Miami told officers the woman had just been fired when she started running through the club, tossing items around and shouting profanity until she was escorted outside. The report states she then came back wielding a seven-foot metal pole and "nearly" struck a security guard, who later told police he feared for his life. Miami-Dade Corrections records list seven charges for the incident, including aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, providing a false name, and multiple counts of resisting arrest without violence.
Arrest and court details
North Miami Beach officers say they caught up with the woman shortly after 11:50 p.m., taking her into custody near the State Road 826 ramp after a brief chase. NBC 6 identified the suspect as 23-year-old Princess Aaliyah Bell and reported that a judge set her bond at $13,500 during her first court appearance, where a public defender was appointed to represent her. The station also reported that Bell has an out-of-state fugitive warrant from Georgia along with a separate Florida warrant. According to NBC 6, she was checked out by medical personnel before being booked into the county jail.
Where it happened
Taboo Miami by G5ive lists its North Miami Beach location on Northwest 170th Street, with business materials showing the address as 337 NW 170th St. The club promotes itself as an adults-only nightclub with recurring weekly events, plus reservation and contact information posted on its site. Management told officers Bell had been allowed back inside to collect her belongings before things turned confrontational, according to the arrest report reviewed by Local 10.
Legal implications
Florida law defines aggravated assault as an assault committed with a deadly weapon and classifies it as a third-degree felony. Aggravated battery, which can include using a deadly weapon, is a second-degree felony under state statute. That framework means prosecutors could pursue felony counts that carry potential prison time if Bell is convicted, with any sentence depending on the final charges, the facts of the case, and the court's findings. The state statutes are detailed in the Florida Statutes and Florida Statutes.
What happens next
Detectives are still working the case while Miami-Dade prosecutors review the file and coordinate with the courts on Bell's outstanding warrants, NBC 6 reported. The judge's bond ruling and the appointment of a public defender were handled at Bell's initial appearance, with future court dates expected to set the schedule for evidence exchange and any possible plea talks. Authorities say the case remains active and will move forward through the Miami-Dade County court system in the coming weeks.
