NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 24-year-old Manhattan man was indicted Tuesday for pistol-whipping a street vendor and punching an NYPD officer after getting kicked out of a Times Square Dave & Buster’s, officials said.
Brian Melecio was forced to leave the Dave & Buster’s restaurant while drunk around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2022, court documents show.
After security guards escorted him out, Melecio took out a loaded gun and made threats. He also used the gun to tap on the glass door of the restaurant, according to authorities.
Melecio then allegedly pistol-whipped a street vendor who he got into an argument with outside. An NYPD officer saw the incident and when he tried to arrest Melecio, he punched him in the face.
“Times Square is no place for firearms,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “As alleged, Brian Melecio brought a loaded gun to a popular place to eat, drink, and have fun – putting employees and all of his fellow patrons in danger. After getting kicked out, we allege he not only pistol-whipped a street vendor, but punched a police officer. We do not tolerate illegal guns or violence against police officers.”
Melecio was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of second-degree assault, both felonies.
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