# Restaurant owner accused of gun threat after bill dispute

> Restaurant owner points gun at couple who skipped bill, faces arrest.
- Title: Restaurant owner accused of gun threat after bill dispute
- Summary: Restaurant owner points gun at couple who skipped bill, faces arrest. Nadim Kashouh, a Springfield restaurant owner, was arrested for allegedly pointing a…
- Keywords: nadim kashouh, springfield, massachusetts, restaurant, alleged assault, gun threat, arrest, news, local, owner, accused, gun
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/restaurant-owner-accused-following-couple-who-reportedly-did-not-pay-bill-pointing-gun-them
- Published: 2026-09-21T19:19:58.05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nadim kashouh, springfield, massachusetts, restaurant, alleged assault, gun threat, arrest, news, local
## First report
Springfield police received a gun threat call around 8 p.m. Friday near Dwight Street and Harrison Avenue.
## Bill dispute
An 18-year-old man and 17-year-old girl allegedly skipped their restaurant bill on Main Street.
## Following them
Kashouh followed the couple to a convenience store and grabbed the girl’s cellphone.
## Physical assault
Kashouh hit the girl with his elbow and the man with his fist during the confrontation.
## Gun pointed
Kashouh allegedly pointed his firearm at a gathering of people, claiming self-defense.
## Arrested
Kashouh was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon and armed robbery with a firearm.
## Key takeaway

Nadim Kashouh, a Springfield restaurant owner, was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a couple who didn’t pay their bill and assaulting them.