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New Hartford Police Department
*Press Release*
Utica man Arrested after Assaulting Applebee’s Staff
On Saturday January 14th 2023 at about 6:42 pm, New Hartford Police Officers responded to Applebee’s located on Commercial Dr for multiple reports of a fight involving a knife and a handgun. Once on scene officers learned that a male, identified as 28 year old Esteban F. Padron, entered the restaurant after being asked to leave on a previous date due to acting disorderly. Applebee’s staff recognized Padron from the previous incident and immediately asked him to leave. While escorting Padron out he began attacking an Applebee’s staff member. Padron was able to run back behind the bar, ultimately grabbing a steak knife, and continued fighting with multiple staff members. While staff was attempting to gain control of the situation, one staff member suffered a laceration to his face from Padron swinging the knife at him. A second Applebee’s staff member involved also sustained a non life threatening injury.
A citizen dining within Applebee’s who was in possession of a handgun for which he has a license for, watched the incident unfold. This citizen observed that Padron was in possession of the knife and attempting to harm multiple people with it. This citizen intervened by drawing his handgun and giving Padron commands to stay on the ground and let go of the knife. Padron discarded the knife and stayed on the ground until New Hartford Police Officer’s arrived on scene and took Padron into custody.
At this time Padron was charged with one count of Attempted Assault 2nd, which is a Felony, two counts of Assault 3rd, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th both misdemeanors. Padron was processed on these charges and then transported to St. Luke’s Hospital under the NYS Mental Health Law for a mental health evaluation due to information developed while investigating this incident. This investigation is continuing, police will attempt to identify others who may have witnessed this incident and additional charges may be filed.
*Press Release*
Utica man Arrested after Assaulting Applebee’s Staff
On Saturday January 14th 2023 at about 6:42 pm, New Hartford Police Officers responded to Applebee’s located on Commercial Dr for multiple reports of a fight involving a knife and a handgun. Once on scene officers learned that a male, identified as 28 year old Esteban F. Padron, entered the restaurant after being asked to leave on a previous date due to acting disorderly. Applebee’s staff recognized Padron from the previous incident and immediately asked him to leave. While escorting Padron out he began attacking an Applebee’s staff member. Padron was able to run back behind the bar, ultimately grabbing a steak knife, and continued fighting with multiple staff members. While staff was attempting to gain control of the situation, one staff member suffered a laceration to his face from Padron swinging the knife at him. A second Applebee’s staff member involved also sustained a non life threatening injury.
A citizen dining within Applebee’s who was in possession of a handgun for which he has a license for, watched the incident unfold. This citizen observed that Padron was in possession of the knife and attempting to harm multiple people with it. This citizen intervened by drawing his handgun and giving Padron commands to stay on the ground and let go of the knife. Padron discarded the knife and stayed on the ground until New Hartford Police Officer’s arrived on scene and took Padron into custody.
At this time Padron was charged with one count of Attempted Assault 2nd, which is a Felony, two counts of Assault 3rd, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th both misdemeanors. Padron was processed on these charges and then transported to St. Luke’s Hospital under the NYS Mental Health Law for a mental health evaluation due to information developed while investigating this incident. This investigation is continuing, police will attempt to identify others who may have witnessed this incident and additional charges may be filed.
