2 suspects arrested, 1 wanted for chaotic brawl over chocolate bars at Hooters in Plano

PLANO, Texas - Plano police say a metal pipe was used to beat a manager at a Hooters restaurant, breaking his arm and giving him a concussion.

Now, two of the seven suspects from the violent attack last week are in police custody.

Plano police said 19-year-old Jeremiah Powell and 20-year-old Tony Marshall, who are both from Fort Worth, were arrested Monday and booked into the Collin County Detention Center. 

The third suspect, 19-year-old Jay Powell of Fort Worth, is still at large. He is Jeremiah’s twin brother.

The four juveniles involved in the attack could also face charges.

The attack happened earlier this month after two children tried to sell chocolate bars inside Hooters in Plano, police said.

Plano police say they were in contact with multiple police departments regarding the group of individuals causing conflict at other North Texas restaurants.

Police also say they’ve been to that specific Hooters before. But this time, it turned violent. 

Plano police have now identified the three men they say are seen in a now-viral video violently attacking a Hooters manager and a customer back on Oct. 6.

The manager pinned in the corner suffered a broken arm and a concussion. The customer was taken to the hospital with a head injury.

"We had a vehicle to look for, and we got some tips from the community," said Plano Police Officer Jennifer Chapman.

Jeremiah has been charged with assault causing bodily injury and riot participation. His bond was set at $60,000.

Marshall’s bond is higher at $160,000. He’s charged with assault causing bodily injury, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and additional charges are possible.

Police are still looking for Jeremiah’s twin brother. Once arrested, police said Jay will be charged with aggravated assault.

"Two out of the three is good. But we want people to know there are consequences in this story. Everyone who was participating needs consequences," Chapman said.

The attack happened after a group of children selling chocolate bars were kicked out of the Hooters off Central Expressway and East Plano Parkway. 

Investigators say the juveniles became angry no one was giving them money. A customer assisted the manager in escorting the kids out. That’s when police say the three adult men exited a vehicle. 

According to an arrest affidavit, the manager told police he was hit with a metal pipe and then both he and the customer were punched and kicked multiple times. 

At least one boy is seen on video joining the adults in beating the manager.

Police say Marshall smashed the lobby window with a metal ashtray stand. Shattered glass caused multiple Hooters employees to need stitches. 

Marshall is accused of also stealing the manager’s wallet and keys before the entire group took off. 

"There are other communities that have dealt with the same issues from these juveniles," Chapman said.

The Colony Police Department revealed last month the Powell twins and five other juveniles, ranging in ages from 10-12, were issued criminal trespass warning for selling chocolate near the Grandscape Shopping Center.

Police say it’s possible the adults and the juveniles are all related. 

The Dallas Police Department assisted Plano police in identifying the three men through social media accounts and prior arrests. 

Marshall was arrested in Tarrant County in 2021. Fort Worth police say he assaulted a woman who was pregnant and also choked her multiple times. 

Charges against the juveniles could also be coming. Plano police say that is still part of the investigation. 

It’s still unclear what the kids were raising money for.