Four men arrested after they were allegedly involved in separate incidents this past weekend at Encore Boston Harbor appeared in Malden District Court Monday.

Brandon Wangnoon, 25, of Brockton, allegedly fought with two troopers from the Massachusetts State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit at the casino early Saturday morning, as authorities attempted to take him into custody for unruly behavior, police said.

According to state police spokesman David Procopio, casino security called for assistance from troopers a little after 2 a.m. for an “unruly person in the poker room,” who was later identified as Wangnoon.

Troopers tried to take him into custody, but he “began to struggle violently near the drug store,” Procopio said. Police used a stun gun to subdue Wangnoon, he said.


“While being escorted through the main lobby Wangnoon once again became assaultive and threatening and was again subdued and taken outside,” Procopio said. “Once outside he became assaultive yet again and was taken to the ground and held there until an Everett police prisoner van arrived to transport him to the Everett Police Station.”

One of the troopers involved struck his head while trying to subdue Wangnoon and was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion, police said. Another trooper injured his back but decided to remain on duty, according to officials.

Wangnoon was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Also on Saturday, troopers and Everett police officers were called to help Encore security respond to two men who were fighting around 4:20 a.m., according to Procopio.

When authorities arrived at the scene, one of the men “continued to resist and struggle with officers,” he said.

Brian Navarro, 24, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and assault and battery on a police officer, Procopio said.

Both Wangnoon and Navarro were arraigned Monday, along with Tim Peletier, of Hollis, New Hampshire, and Derrick Jones, of Dorchester, for disorderly conduct and other charges related to incidents at Encore Boston Harbor, WBZ-TV reports.


Peletier, who appeared in court with two black eyes, told the news station that he was injured by police after he attempted to defend his wife who was punched.

In a statement Saturday, Michael F. Cherven, secretary of the State Police Association of Massachusetts, said several troopers have been injured in recent weeks as a result of “unruly patrons,” including one trooper who will require neck surgery.

“SPAM has made it a priority to work with both Everett PD and the Command Staff to address the increased violence, calls for service, decreased staffing and reduce the numerous injuries that our troopers and sergeants have been dealing with,” Cherven said.

SPAM and Everett police union representatives were slated to meet with the Gaming Enforcement Unit Saturday to “come up with a long term solution to reduce the violence and injuries to our members,” Cherven said.

Rosie Salisbury, a spokesperson for Encore Boston Harbor, told Boston.com in a statement the safety of guests is “of paramount concern” to the casino.

“More than 20,000 people enjoyed the casino on Friday,” Salisbury said. “We employed more than 30 security personnel and the Gaming Enforcement Unit of the Massachusetts State Police had several officers on site, as they do each and every day.”

Violence at Encore Boston Harbor has not increased in recent months, she said, adding that the casino has seen a reduction in the number of arrests.

“We stand by our safety and security measures, and will continue to do everything we can to provide an optimal experience for all of our guests,” she said.