A Massachusetts restaurant owner allegedly beat two teenage dine-and-dashers and pointed a gun at a larger group that gathered after he chased the pair down when they skipped out on their bill last week, authorities said.Nadim Kashouh, 62, chased the teens – a 17-year-old girl and Javonnie Lee, 18 – after the pair darted out of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill on Friday evening without paying their $92.40 bill, the Boston Globe reported.Kashouh reportedly chased the teens and caught them at a convenience store.JIMMY JOHN'S EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF OPENING FIRE ON CAR, SHOOTING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN LEG: POLICENadim Kashouh, 62, chased the teens – a 17-year-old girl and Javonnie Lee, 18 – after the pair darted out of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill in Springfield, Massachusetts, police said.(Google Maps)The teens reportedly told the police that they tried to pay their tab twice but bolted after their card was declined both times, according to the newspaper.Kashouh, an immigrant from Lebanon who came to the United States in 1990, allegedly grabbed the girl's phone and demanded they pay.
He then elbowed the girl and punched Lee in the face, the Springfield Police Department said."As a larger group gathered, Kashouh is alleged to have pointed his firearm in the direction of the group.Kashouh stated he did so in self-defense," police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said, according to WMTV.NYC ALLEGED DINE-AND-DASH INFLUENCER PEI CHUNG EVICTED FROM LUXURY APARTMENT AS SHE SIT SIN JAILWalsh said Kashouh's firearm and his license to carry permit were seized.
He is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery with a firearm, and assault and battery.Meanwhile, the two teens will be issued criminal complaints for defrauding a restaurant.Kashouh appeared in court earlier this week, according to his restaurant's Facebook page."He maintains his innocence and says he acted in self-defense.As this matter moves through the legal process, Mr.
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