David Deangelo Colon Arrested After Rochester Restaurant Assault Caught on Video

Surveillance footage reviewed after a March 3 incident at a Rochester, Minnesota, restaurant shows a violent confrontation that left an employee bloodied and prompted felony assault charges. The video, which captures the altercation inside the restaurant, became central to the investigation that followed.

Authorities arrested 40-year-old David Deangelo Colon in connection with the March 3 assault. Prosecutors have filed felony assault charges tied to the incident, and the criminal case is now moving forward based on the evidence gathered from the footage and the scene at the restaurant.

The surveillance footage shows a sudden, physical attack on an employee working inside the restaurant that resulted in visible bleeding. The injured worker required attention at the scene; photographically documented injuries in the video were among the evidentiary points cited by investigators when they pursued charges against Colon.

Restaurant staff and managers who reviewed the incident described the scene as an escalation from a confrontation into a violent assault. The event occurred during operational hours at the downtown Rochester location, placing frontline workers directly in harm’s way and prompting internal discussions about staff safety and protocols for handling disruptive patrons or confrontations.

The arrest of Colon came days after the March 3 incident, following review of the video and investigative steps taken by law enforcement. Colon, identified as 40 years old, faces the felony assault charge that prosecutors linked to the footage and the injuries sustained by the employee. Booking and court scheduling for the charge will determine next steps in the prosecution.

For restaurant employees and managers in Rochester, the incident highlights how quickly an on-premises dispute can turn violent and how surveillance systems can play a decisive role in both documenting assaults and supporting criminal charges. Employers at similar establishments are likely to reassess training on de-escalation, incident reporting, and coordination with police after hours to reduce risks to servers, cooks, and front-of-house staff.

The case against David Deangelo Colon now proceeds through the criminal justice system under the felony assault allegation stemming from the March 3 restaurant attack. Local authorities continue to handle the investigation and the evidence derived from the surveillance footage will be part of the upcoming court process.