3 More People Charged in Violent Brawl at Watertown Bar

Police have charged three women in connection with a violent brawl at the Red Door bar in Watertown that sent three people to the hospital over the weekend, bringing the total number of arrests to seven.

Watertown police said they are still searching for an eighth person involved in the melee.

Tichelle Teasley, 26, Chyann Stevenson, 29, and Kelly Hernandez, 31, all from Watertown, turned themselves in to police Wednesday. They were each charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.

Police said the women were among nine people involved in a fight at the Red Door bar on Main Street in Watertown early Sunday morning. Police said the situation turned violent after security guards kicked them out.

One man was stabbed in the chest and another man was hit over the head with a beer bottle, police said. A group of people assaulted a woman, bruising her face and body after throwing her to the ground and hitting and kicking her.

Jamar "Styles" Smith, 31, of Waterbury, is facing multiple charges including criminal attempt at murder. Franklin "Frankie" Damon Jr., 33, Frederick "Freddie" Bonds, 27, of Waterbury, and Kelly Hernandez, 31, of Waterbury, are facing numerous assault charges.

Police are still searching for Jamar "Styles" Smith, 31, of Waterbury. He will face charges of criminal attempt at murder, first-degree assault, third-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree breach of peace.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call the Watertown Police Department at 860-945-5200 or the Crimestoppers tip line at 860-945-9940.

Police are asking for information only. Residents should not contact or approach Smith.

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