Boston man charged with assaulting Burger King employee, punching customer

Trespass/Disorder — Boston, MA — reported 2026-07-13

SUMMARY

A Boston man was charged with assault and battery after allegedly lunging at an employee and punching a customer at a Burger King.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Trespass/Disorder
• Location: Boston, MA
• Date reported: 2026-07-13
• Suspect: age 59
• Victim(s): 2 (1 employee, 1 customer)
• Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

• Patrick Donovan, 59, was charged with assault and battery causing injury on an over 60 or disabled person, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault, and vandalism.
• The incident occurred at a Burger King at Maverick Square in Boston on June 30 around 9:49 p.m.
• Donovan allegedly lunged at the employee and grabbed her arm before pushing another customer and punching them in the face three times while yelling racial slurs.
• Officers obtained security footage of both assaults.
• Donovan was released on personal recognizance bail and ordered to stay away from Maverick Square and Burger King.