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PA Woman Arrested In Connection With Teen's Murder: State Police
A Williamsport woman was arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager in a restaurant parking lot, according to troopers.
Johneice F. Legare, 36, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 6, wrote state police in a release. Authorities said she's charged with hindering apprehension and related counts.
The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was shot on Saturday evening, March 2 near TGI Friday's at 1840 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, police said.
Troopers believe the shooter fled the scene in a silver Hyundai Elantra being driven by a woman.
Anyone with informat…
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants
TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release.
The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide.
The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities.
"As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say
A man is facing multiple charges after a road-rage incident at a Long Island restaurant.
The incident began in Manhasset at around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, near TGI Friday's located at 1445 Northern Blvd., when Antonio Condello, age 48, of New Hyde Park, had a verbal argument with a 39-year-old man, Nassau County Police said.
"During this altercation, Condello stepped out of his vehicle and retrieved a firearm from the trunk while yelling at the victim, placing him in fear for his safety," according to a statement by police.
Condello then followed the victim …
Drunk CT Woman Punches Restaurant Employee, Throws Glasses, Police Say
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after becoming unruly at a TGI Friday's allegedly throwing glasses and punching a restaurant employee while drunk.
Wisdom South, age 25, of New Haven, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 11, after Hamden Police in New Haven County responded to the restaurant located on Dixwell Avenue for a report of an intoxicated patron who was out of control.
According to Det. Sean Dolan, of the Hamden Police, when police arrived South was allegedly intoxicated, yelling profanities, and throwing glasses on the floor and in the direction of customers.
She also punched a…
'Heart Of Gold:' Support Surges For Family Of Lehigh Valley Dad, Cook After Sudden Death At 29
Support is surging for the family of a Lehigh Valley father and cook after his sudden death at age 29.
Devon Decker died Feb. 20 at his Easton home, his obituary says.
Born in Fountain Hill, Decker had worked as a cook for Pints & Pies Pub, Carrabba’s, and TGI Fridays, his memorial says.
Decker was known for his love of cooking as well as spending time with his family, including his young son, James, his obituary says.
More than $8,900 had been raised as of Wednesday afternoon on a GoFundMe for James, as well as Decker’s mother, Michele.
“Devon Decker was taken from us way too soon,”…
Chuck E. Cheese Considering Bankruptcy, May Shutter, Reports Say
The future of Chuck E. Cheese is up in the air after its parent organization acquired nearly $1 billion in debt due to the COVID-10 pandemic, reports say.
The children’s food and entertainment center chain’s owner, CEC Entertainment, is asking lenders for a loan of $200 million to stay in business, People.com reports.
Bonuses were offered to the chain’s top executives Friday, June 5 in an effort to retain the employees amid temporary closures, the report said.
The chain, which is based in Texas, opened in 1977 and as the pandemic struck had to shut down operations at each of its 610 locati…
Suffolk Woman Attacks Nassau County Restaurant Employee With Liquor Bottle, Knife, Police Say
A Long Island woman was arrested after attacking an employee at TGI Friday's with a liquor bottle and a knife and then attempted to leave and steal the bottle.
Skylar Williams, 32, of Wyandanch, was arrested around 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the restaurant in Massapequa, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Williams walked behind the bar inside the restaurant located at 5204 Sunrise Highway and attempted to pack food obtained from an all you can eat promotion.
Williams became upset after a 32-year-old male employee told her it was against restaurant policy to…