Boulder Bar Owner Surrenders Liquor License Amid Assault Allegations

Scrooge Sul bar owner agrees to give up license for a decade after reports of drugging and sexual assault of intoxicated women.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:11pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and shattered drinking glass, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a sense of investigation and the aftermath of a troubling incident.The harsh flash photography of a damaged drinking glass hints at the troubling allegations surrounding a Boulder bar's liquor license surrender.Boulder Today

A Boulder, Colorado bar owner has agreed to surrender his liquor license and not apply for one for 10 years following allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting intoxicated young women at his establishment, Scrooge Sul. The bar has been the focus of a police investigation into reported incidents involving drunk underage females, though no arrests have been made.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual assaults and predatory behavior at bars and nightlife venues, especially those near college campuses. It also raises questions about liquor license oversight and how to better protect vulnerable patrons from potential drugging and assault.

The details

According to investigators, multiple drunk young women reported being drugged and sexually assaulted at Scrooge Sul, a bar located near the University of Colorado Boulder campus. The bar owner admitted to violating alcohol regulations during a special meeting on Monday and agreed to surrender his liquor license and not apply for one for 10 years.

  • The reported incidents are currently under investigation by the Boulder Police Department.
  • The bar owner agreed to the license surrender and 10-year ban during a special meeting on Monday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Scrooge Sul

A bar located at 1149 13th Street on The Hill near the University of Colorado Boulder campus, which has been the focus of a police investigation into alleged drugging and sexual assaults of intoxicated young women.

Boulder Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the reported incidents of drugging and sexual assault at Scrooge Sul bar.

Detective Andrea Tuck

The lead detective handling the investigation, who is asking anyone with information to contact her.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone who thinks they might be able to help police with their investigation is asked to contact Detective Andrea Tuck at 720-854-8823 or TuckA@bouldercolorado.gov. The case number is 26-01803.”

— Detective Andrea Tuck, Lead Detective

What’s next

The Boulder Police Department investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the alleged incidents to come forward.

The takeaway

This case highlights the persistent problem of sexual assault and predatory behavior at bars, especially those near college campuses. It underscores the need for stronger liquor license oversight and better protections for vulnerable patrons to prevent such incidents from occurring.