'Extremely high' patron arrested at O'Charley's
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Staff report
Police arrested a Salisbury man who became a little too familiar with an O’Charley’s waitress Saturday evening, then punched the restaurant manager.
On the man’s arrest, police also found cocaine in his possession, reports said.
Michael Dwayne Connor, 41, of 108 Reamer Circle was charged with possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and distribute cocaine, simple assault and assault on a female.
Reports said Connor hit waitress Katie Erickson on the buttocks with a menu.
When confronted by restaurant manager Chris James, Connor reportedly punched him twice in the face.
Police found 12.8 grams of cocaine in Connor’s possession, reports added.
His arrest warrant also described Connor as highly agitated,combative, verbally abusive “and extremely high.”
He was placed under $25,000 bond, and his first appearance will be in District Court Tuesday.
Salisbury Police Officer M.A. Colbert investigated.