DORCHESTER, MA — Five teenagers were arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly assaulting police officers and causing a disturbance at a Panera Bread restaurant.
Officers assigned to District C-6 responded to a call for a removal at 8 Allstate Road at about 3:37 p.m. on March 23, 2026.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the manager who identified a group of teenagers causing a disturbance and asked them to leave, which they refused.
Officers approached the group and notified them that the staff wanted them to leave the premises immediately.
The group left the restaurant and were told they were not permitted to re-enter or they would be trespassing.
As officers began to pull away, they observed the group walk back into the restaurant through the front doors.
Officers returned to the restaurant and notified the group that they were being detained.
One of the females in the group stood up and shoved an officer.
As additional officers attempted to take the female suspect into custody, she began to actively resist, thrashing her body, screaming, and locking her arms in an effort to prevent arrest.
The suspect’s actions led to chaos erupting among the rest of the group resulting in flipped tables, screaming, and fighting with officers.
The suspects refused to comply with officers’ commands to place their hands behind their back, with one suspect shoving and kicking officers, while another threw a table at officers.
Two other suspects were placed under arrest without further incident.
Officers arrested a 17-year-old female of Roslindale who is charged with trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.
A 15-year-old female of Malden is charged with trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.
A 15-year-old female of Roxbury is charged with trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.
A 14-year-old male of Dorchester is charged with trespassing.
A 15-year-old female of Dorchester is charged with trespassing.
All suspects are expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
Police said officers have responded to more than 15 calls for the removal of juveniles at the Panera restaurant in 2026.
The group had been removed from the location earlier in the day as well.
