Mall Fight Arrest: Derby Man Accused Of Being 'Combative' With Security

An 18-year-old man was charged after allegedly getting into a large fight at a Connecticut mall and being combative with a security guard.

A Derby man was charged with taking part in a large fight at the Connecticut Post Mall.
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Kathy Reakes

02/28/2023 4:00 p.m.

The incident took place in New Haven County at the Connecticut Post Mall on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Milford.

Milford officers responded to the Connecticut Post Mall for a report of a large fight. When they arrived they found Lamont Jefferson, of Derby, causing a disturbance with mall security officers, police said.

Security said that they were attempting to break up a large fight when Jefferson became combative and refused to leave when asked.

He was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespass and breach of peace.

Jefferson was released on a promise to appear ticket. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, March 28.

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