Tolland, Manchester Men Charged After Brawl At Willington Restaurant

WILLINGTON, CT — Three men — including one from Tolland and one from Manchester — are facing criminal charges after a wild scene at a restaurant and bar in Willington on Wednesday, state police said.

According to an incident report, at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, state police received 911 calls about a "large fight" at the Hilltop on Adamec Road. Callers told state police that 15 to 20 people were trying tp break up a brawl with multiple participants. according to an incident report.

When they arrived at the scene, troopers located a 66-year-old man with a severe head laceration, according to an incident report. A local EMS crew took him a local hospital for treatment.

Those at the establishment told troopers that a several people were being "loud and disruptive," and the 66-year-old repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Two men then charged at the 66-year-old and a third threw a glass at his head, according top an incident report.

State police reviewed camera footage and identified the two who initially went at the man as Baylor Lapointe, 29, of Wethersfield, and Joseph Reilly, 24, of Tolland. John Browdy, 26, of Manchester was identified as the one who threw the glass at the 66-year-old's head.

Browdy was charged with:

• Third-degree assault on an elderly victim
• Second-degree breach of peace

Lapointe and Reilly were both charged with:

• Second-degree breach of peace
• Third-degree assault on an elderly victim

Browdy posed a $20,000 bond, while Lapointe and Reilly posted $5,000 bonds each. All three men are slated to appear in Rockville Superior Court on Jan. 22.