Fight Breaks Out at New London's Y-Knot Cafe: Police

New London Police were patrolling the downtown area prior to bars closing on Sunday, Nov. 15, when a fight broke out at Y-Knot Cafe, 12 Bank St.

The fight just prior to 1 a.m. and continued into the street. Police broke up the fight and attempted to disburse the crowd.

Arsenio Dudley, 25, of 45 Jerome Road, Uncasville, allegedly refused to leave the area and continued to yell in the street, according to a press release from New London Deputy Police Chief Peter Reichard.

“Dudley was asked several times by police to leave the area but he refused, identifying himself as the secretary of the motorcycle club ‘CEO’,” police said. “Several members of his club tried to walk him away but he continued yelling and returned to the area and he was arrested.”

According to Reichard, Dudley was found in possession of a Sig Sauer .380 caliber handgun that was reported stolen in 2012.

Dudley was charged with:

• Criminal Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Stolen Firearm
• Disorderly Conduct

He made bond on a $100,000 bond and has a Friday, Nov. 27, court appearance.

Photo Credit: New London Police