Man claiming to be ‘Cheesy Beef Burrito’ arrested in Somerville KFC

On May 4, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

By George P. Hassett

An Everett man who may have been on drugs was scaring women and children at the corner of Broadway and Cross streets on April 28, police said.

When police approached Derek J. Goodwin, 29, as he sat in the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Broadway, Goodwin allegedly told them, "You are dismissed I don't recognize your authority."

Police said Goodwin was irritated, slurred his speech and had pin pointed pupils. When Officer Richard Lavey asked Goodwin his name, Goodwin allegedly said, "My name is Cheesy Beef Burrito." As Goodwin spoke, food was shooting out of his mouth, police said.

Police said Goodwin then stood up and started yelling at workers and customers, "Cheesy beef burrito, cheesy beef burrito."

Goodwin tipped over chairs and a table in KFC as police tried to cuff him.

Police were originally called to Broadway and Cross street by a Department of Public Works employee who allegedly saw Goodwin scare a woman and child as they boarded a bus. Goodwin then rap up to the employee, who was operating a mini street sweeper, and banged on the windshield.

Goodwin was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.