Milford Man Reeking Of Booze Assaults Store Worker: PD

MILFORD, MA — A Milford man reeking of alcohol recently attacked a worker at Ecuatorianas Variedade, police said in a report Thursday. Ruben Morales was charged with assault and battery.

Police said officers were dispatched to the Ecuadorian variety store, located at 140 Main St. When officers arrived, one of them recognized Morales from past interactions and asked him what happened, according to the report. Morales told the officer he had an issue with the man in the store and he pushed him. When the officer asked why, Morales repeatedly said he was "sick of his s**t," according to the report.

The officer noted it was clear Morales had been drinking, as he could smell alcohol on him, according to the report.

Inside of the store, officers spoke with the employee who said Morales came into the store yelling and screaming and appeared to be drunk, according to the report. The employee said Morales pushed and kicked him and put his hands near his throat, according to the report. This was not the first time Morales had made a scene in the store before, according to the employee, and the worker said Morales had a bad relationship with his brother.

The worker said he plans on filling out a no-trespass order at the police station against Morales.