Chris Nilan was involved in an altercation with security personnel from Lord & Taylor department store. They claimed he had shoplifted some items from the store. Nilan was with a friend, James McGettrick of Weymouth. They were eventually arrested by the Braintree police. Charges were dismissed when Nilan agreed to pay costs and not return to the store.

Wicked Local Milton reports that witnesses on the scene indicated that the security guards may have been responsible for escalating the situation. You can find their coverage here.