Chaotic brawl in Newport after band refused entry to bar

In Newport, an intense brawl broke out when police were called to a tumultuous situation at a seafood restaurant called The Landing. The incident began when David Onik was refused entry to the bar, provoking a confrontation with the staff. When police intervened to question David, his friends surrounded the officers, sparking a free-for-all. During the altercation, Rachel Onik fell, and a woman tried to grab an officer's gun. Alexandra Flaherty and Robert Nash intervened violently against the officers. Six people were arrested following the incident. Several appeared in court, some pleading not guilty. Newport Mayor Xaykham Khamsyvoravong said the city was investigating the officers' use of force