Thanksgiving Eve Bar Brawl: Saugus Police charge four individuals in Kowloon Restaurant fight

By Mark E. Vogler

The Saugus police yesterday announced they are charging four people in connection with the Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 22) bar fight at Kowloon Restaurant. The four individuals identified by police in a press release issued yesterday:

• 32-year old Rosaria Sophia McCauly of North Reading will be charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (to wit glass bottle) and disorderly conduct.
• 19-year-old Arnold John Carey Marujo of Somerville will be charged with procuring liquor to someone less than 21 and disorderly conduct.
• 19-year-old Donovan Clark of Lynn will be charged with procuring liquor to someone less than 21, disorderly conduct and assault and battery.
• 35-year-old Anthony John Micelli of North Reading – assault and battery and disorderly conduct.

“The police report and additional information may be available at Lynn District Court once they have been summoned. The Clerk of Court will have information regarding their appearances,” police said. “Lastly, a secondary report is being prepared and forwarded to the Board of Selectmen regarding the incident, that report is not available at this time.”

Last week (Nov. 22) at about 10:30 p.m., Saugus Police responded to a fight in progress at the Kowloon Restaurant. Six Police Officers, who were already working at the restaurant as part of a detail, were quickly alerted and able to deescalate the altercation. Restaurant management decided to close the bar and restaurant early for the evening. Several young men who were involved in the dispute were detained and questioned by police but were not arrested. The focus at the time was to provide the males needed medical treatment.

Although no arrests were made, the investigation continued. Police said there might be charges filed against participants in the fight, because one of the people involved used a glass bottle in the fight, which is a felony.

“The Kowloon is a family friendly restaurant, unfortunately a few unruly patrons ruined a nice evening for many others,” Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said. “A disturbance such as this on Thanksgiving Eve is unacceptable and disgusting.”

Police are still speaking with witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call police.

Meanwhile, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said she is still awaiting receipt of the police report. “There are videos circulating on social media about the incident that occurred at the Kowloon on Wednesday, November 22, 2023,” Panetta said. “The police are the liquor agents for the Board of Selectmen who are the liquor commissioners, where the Board of Selectmen issue liquor licenses. When we have an incident and violation of the liquor rules and regulations from an establishment, the police provide a separate and specific report to the Board of Selectmen for review. We are expecting this report from the Police Department, and the Board will appropriate action at that time, depending on the findings of the report.