SIMPLE ASSAULT, DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On May 3 at about 3:45 a.m., members of 1st watch and Patrolman Nicholas Defelice responded to Denny’s at 1450 Hartford Ave. for a report of a disturbance in progress.
Upon arrival, Patrolman Defelice spoke with a female, Ms. H, who stated that she was talking to an employee about getting seated. Ms. H advised that while speaking with the employee, she was told to “calm down,” which made her upset. She stated that she approached the employee and engaged in an argument.
Ms. H stated she proceeded to pull the employee by her hair and strike her in the face with her fist.
A patrolman then spoke with the other individual involved who stated she was working at Denny’s, rolling silverware at the front counter. She stated that she had her head down and was joking around and the Ms. H took a comment the wrong way.
The employee said she was suddenly attacked by what she believed were two females.
Patrolman Defelice later spoke with a witness who observed four individuals who walked into the establishment and were waiting to be seated. The employee approached the individuals and asked if they needed service. The employee was rolling utensils and made a joke to the witness, but the customers thought it was intended for them.
An argument began and the witness observed Ms. H physically attack the employee, pulling her hair and hitting her in the face.
Ms. H was criminally charged with one count of Simple Assault or Battery and one count of Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Tumultuous Behavior). She was also banned from the business, which she acknowledged and understood.
Ms. H was arraigned and released on $5,000 personal recognizance with a court date.
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