Worcester woman arrested after parking lot dispute with family over ordering another margarita at Leominster Texas Roadhouse

LEOMINSTER — On Saturday, October 19, 2024, at approximately 9:38 p.m., Officer Kyle Klimowicz of the Leominster Police Department was dispatched to Texas Roadhouse, located at 196 New Lancaster Road, following several reports of a fight occurring in the parking lot.

“Dispatch informed officers that there were 10 people involved in the fight and that someone was reportedly trying to take an infant away,” Officer Klimowicz said.

(The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of Officer Klimowicz and do not reflect any political perspective or personal opinion of News Link Live, which is strictly a business entity.)

“I arrived on scene alongside Officer [Tiffany] Craven, Officer [Nicholas] Rice, Officer [James] LaBell, Officer [Caulin] Salvi, Officer [Renzo] Vasconcelos, Officer [Shane] Crawford, and Officer [Robert] Connors,” Officer Klimowicz said. “After assessing the scene, it appeared [the] involved parties had been separated at this time. EMS/Fire arrived on scene and were currently evaluating the infant involved. I first spoke with a woman who appeared to be an involved party, later identified as Jilian Fuller.”

According to police, Jilian K. Fuller, 34, is a resident of 101 Providence Street, Apt. 2, Worcester, MA.

“Jilian was actively yelling and [being] confrontational with officers, [such] as myself, Officer LaBell, and Officer Vaconcelos, who tried to get her account of the incident,” Officer Klimowicz said. “She was ordered to sit down and keep her voice down as there were families and individuals around trying to enter and leave the restaurant and she was causing a disturbance.”

Officer Klimowicz said that Jilian was told repeatedly to stop causing a disturbance or else she would be arrested for disturbing the peace.

“Jilian began explaining that she had gone to dinner with her mother and her four kids, and that upon leaving the restaurant, she stated that her mother was ‘acting weird,’” Officer Klimowicz said.

Jilian stated that an argument ensued between her and her 58-year-old mother, while her mother was holding her one year old daughter.

“As she continued to give her account of what occurred, Jilian stood up from the bench she had been sitting on, and got in the face of officers, continuing to yell,” Officer Klimowicz recounted. “She was confrontational when asked where her kids were at this time, and who would be able to take custody of them from the scene. Officer Rice at this time had been speaking with other involved parties. He walked over and informed myself and Officer Vasconcelos that Jilian had punched her mother, [name redacted], in the face. Jilian was subsequently placed in handcuffs as she continued to yell and cause a disturbance. I informed her she was under arrest for Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member.”

Officer Salvi then informed Officer Klimowicz that it was reported to him that Jilian had punched her mother’s 17-year-old son, (her brother), in the face.

“Note that at this time, a witness, [a 51-year-old man], yelled beside us that ‘we were arresting the wrong person’ and ‘she got slapped in the face,’” Officer Klimowicz said. “Officer Connors and Officer Vasconcelos began escorting Jilian off the property for transportation to LPD [the Leominster Police Department] for booking, and Jilian could be seen pulling away from officers and continuing to cause a disturbance. [She was charged with resisting arrest for this].”

Officer Klimowicz then spoke with the alleged victims, Jilian’s mother and brother, while Officer Craven tended to the kids who were reportedly “crying hysterically.”

Jilian’s mother said that she had gone out to dinner with Jilian, her two kids, and Jilian’s two kids.

“She stated that at dinner Jilian reportedly wanted to order another margarita, and [Jilian’s mother] did not think she should, noting she was looking out for the kids’ safety,” Officer Klimowicz said. “[Jilian’s mother] reported that she had texted Jilian’s spouse, [name redacted], while at dinner to arrange for him to pick up Jilian and the kids to prevent Jilian from driving impaired. She noted that Jilian was unaware of her texting [her husband].”

When leaving the restaurant, Jilian’s mother said that she was holding Jilian’s infant daughter in her arms and told Jilian that they should go wait in her car to wait for Jilian’s husband to come pick them up.

“Jilian allegedly took offense to this and reportedly tried to grab [her daughter] from her [mother’s] arms,” Officer Klimowicz said. “This was presumably when [Jilian’s mother] slapped Jilian in the face (according to the aforementioned witness). [Jilian’s mother] stated that Jilian then punched her in the face, pointing to her cheek underneath her right eye. There was visible redness and swelling corroborating her statement about having been punched by Jilian. [Jilian’s mother] was evaluated by Fire/EMS and did not want further medical attention.”

Officer Klimowicz then spoke with the second alleged victim, Jilian’s brother.

“He reiterated the statement Lisa had just provided, adding that after [his mother] was punched, he went over to take [Jilian’s daughter], and was punched in the face with a closed fist by Jilian,” Officer Klimowicz said. “[Jilian’s brother] also had apparent redness and swelling underneath his right eye. Fire/EMS evaluated him and provided an ice pack. He did not want any further medical attention.”

Officer Klimowicz said that fire/EMS informed him that Jilian’s one year old daughter was evaluated and they did not have any medical concerns for her. Jilian’s husband then arrived on scene and took custody of his children.

“I reviewed the Abused Persons Notice of Rights with both [Jilian’s mother] and [brother], and explained the process for them to petition for a restraining order against Jilian. Both of them understood, but did not want to pursue one at this time,” Officer Klimowicz said. “Officer Salvi reviewed the Domestic Dangerousness Worksheet with [Jilian’s brother],” Officer Klimowicz said. Later adding, “[Jilian’s mother] was informed that DCF [Massachusetts Department of Children and Families] would be contacted on behalf of the kids.”

Jilian was charged with the following based on the following reasons provided by Officer Klimowicz:

1. Assault and Battery (two counts):
   • “Reportedly punching [her mother] in the face.”
   • “Reportedly punching [her brother] in the face.”
2. Disturbing the Peace:
   • “Causing ongoing public alarm and commotion in the parking lot of the open restaurant, drawing attention from attendees and restaurant staff, disrupting business,” Officer Klimowicz said.
3. Resisting Arrest:
   • “Reportedly interfering with being transported to the cruiser by pulling away from officers and dropping to the ground to prevent being put in the cruiser,” Officer Klimowicz said.

Jilian was arraigned in Leominster District Court on Oct. 21, 2024. Following her arraignment, Jilian was released on her own personal recognizance under the condition that she not abuse the alleged victims.

Jilian is scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 20, 2024 for a pretrial hearing.

Disclaimer: If you are wondering why the incident in this story was from October, that’s because I had to file FOIA request(s) to get the court documents for the incident. FOIAs are time consuming.

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