All Intensive Purposes

SOUTHBRIDGE — A West Brookfield man spent his wedding night in a cell after he allegedly kicked a police officer at his wedding reception yesterday, then violated a restraining order taken out by his new bride.

Deric Gendron, 24, of East Main Street, West Brookfield, will be arraigned today in Dudley District Court on charges of assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot), resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and violating a restraining order.

Sgt. Brian Haggerty of Southbridge said police were called to the Gendron’s wedding reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 487 Worcester St., yesterday by relatives who said the groom was intoxicated and fighting with members of the wedding party. When officers arrived, relatives were trying unsuccessfully to calm Mr. Gendron, whose tuxedo shirt was in tatters.

“I don’t think he’s going to be getting his deposit back,” Sgt. Haggerty said.

Mr. Gendron was released on $140 bail, which was paid by a family member, police said.

Police said he then went to his brother’s home in Webster and, despite being served with a restraining order that forbade him to contact his wife of five hours, placed a call to her in West Brookfield.

Webster Police Officer David J. DiFusco said police arrested Mr. Gendron just after 9 p.m. and he was being held without bail last night.

Sgt. Haggerty and Officer DiFusco did not know whether the Gendrons had planned a honeymoon.

“We didn’t get that far,” Sgt. Haggerty said.

The incident was a first of sorts for Sgt. Haggerty, who said he’s never arrested anyone at their wedding before.

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