Jordan Bevan was arrested by the Arlington County Police on May 11 for what turned out to be a repeat offense.
Back on May 4, Bevan appeared at Bonsai Grill in Crystal City, Virginia and operated by Henry Kim and his mother.
The 28-year-old proceeded to order and consume $70 worth of sushi before hurriedly leaving the restaurant without paying his bill.
Kim and his mother followed Bevan, demanding he return to the restaurant and pay for the food.
Bevan, however, repeatedly told the mother and son "No" and he was on an emergency phone call.
Kim recorded the exchange, which showed Bevan walking away from the pair, refusing to pay and demanding they not touch him.
You can watch the video here:
Here is the full cell phone video of the incident. Henry Kim, the young man who took the video, sent it to us. We've blurred out his mom's face at her request.pic.twitter.com/XZWRuuxtMe— Aimee Cho (@Aimee Cho) 1620513251
After Kim stopped recording the incident, the mother stated she would call 9-1-1.
In response, Bevan allegedly became violent, pushed Kim's mother to the ground and used racial slurs against them.
Kim recalled:
"When we got to the corner over there, that's when he started saying, like, racial slurs. Like, 'Get out of my face. You Asians have the [virus]. I don't want it from you guys. Get away."
Kim confirmed for the police and the press this was hardly the only incident to have occurred at the restaurant, both in regards to racial slurs and not paying for food.
But as it turns out, once Jordan Bevan was identified, the police were able to confirm Bevan had done this before.
Ironically, Bevan was arrested when a patrol officer recognized him from a previous altercation.
When Bevan was arrested, he faced multiple counts of defrauding an innkeeper, felony assault and battery and stolen food.
DC Reporter Aimee Cho wrote:
"Arlington Police say this isn't the first time Jordan Bevan's been arrested for dining and dashing."
"Police say in April, Bevan dined and dashed at a Pentagon City restaurant."
"[He] then returned the next day, promised to pay for both meals, and walked out on the tab again."
New info: Arlington Police say this isn't the first time Jordon Bevan's been arrested for dining & dashing. Police say in April, Bevan dined & dashed at a Pentagon City restaurant - then returned the next day, promised to pay for both meals, and walked out on the tab AGAIN.pic.twitter.com/YT6xandwai— Aimee Cho (@Aimee Cho) 1620778798
The Virginia State Police also intend to ask the latest altercation at Bonsai Grill be classified as a hate crime.
The Kim family reported Henry Kim's mother is well. Mother, son and restaurant are all feeling relieved after Bevan was apprehended.
Kim's mother had multiple scrapes on her arms and hands from the assault, but she decided not to go to the hospital.
Kim stated:
"[My mother is] doing a lot better. Thank God. When she fell down, she was really hurt in the elbows and hands."
"When he [Bevan] pushed my mom to the ground, I was very scared. I was just worried for her at that moment, but I'm happy she's OK now."
"We're not here to bother anyone or hurt anyone. We're just here to make better lives for ourselves and help our children out."
People were disgusted at how Bevan treated the family.
So, he blames them for the virus but eats at their restaurant? A real bright one here!— sola (@sola) 1620678933
Non-Asians victimize us and then lie about how WE'RE the aggressors. Look how he's trying so hard to make it seem like they're the ones being unreasonable and attacking HIM when he is stealing from them.— bunburyflavor (@bunburyflavor) 1620523614
Jordon, you're a famous dude!\n\nThat's going to follow you and leave a mark. Good luck with your employment.\n\nAll because you wanted to rob, hardworking, honest Americans.— Pilot Blackbeard (@Pilot Blackbeard) 1620812200
Already 2 crimes committed for sure. Assault and stealing. Add in with discrimination hate crime with it to toughen the blow. It's going to be on his record.— David duke (@David duke) 1620685614
It has not been announced when Bevan will appear in court, if he will receive bail, or if this incident will indeed be charged as a hate crime.
