Boca Raton Pizza Place Owner Arrested After Allegedly Pushing Customer

Surveillance video shows owner Joseph Colasacco pushing victim to the ground during argument

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:23pm

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The owner of Frank and Joe's Pizza in Boca Raton, Florida, Joseph Colasacco, was arrested and charged with battery on a person 65 years of age or older after allegedly pushing a customer to the ground during an argument at the restaurant. Police say surveillance footage captured the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the potential for violence and escalation in customer-business owner disputes, which can have serious legal consequences for the business owner. It also raises questions about the role of surveillance cameras in providing evidence for such cases.

The details

According to police, Colasacco and the customer got into a 'heated argument' at the pizza restaurant, and Colasacco allegedly pushed the victim to the ground, injuring the customer's arm and leg. Colasacco denied the incident occurred, but the store's surveillance footage apparently showed otherwise, leading to his arrest.

  • On March 22, 2026, Colasacco was arrested by Boca Raton Police.
  • Colasacco was released from jail the following day on his own recognizance, and a court date is pending.

The players

Joseph Colasacco

An owner of Frank and Joe's Pizza in Boca Raton, Florida, who was arrested and charged with battery on a person 65 years of age or older after allegedly pushing a customer to the ground during an argument at the restaurant.

Frank and Joe's Pizza

A pizza restaurant located at 199 West Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton, Florida, where the incident between Colasacco and the customer occurred.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

A court date is pending for Joseph Colasacco to determine the outcome of the battery charge.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for business owners to maintain composure and de-escalate conflicts with customers, as physical altercations can lead to serious legal consequences, even if the business owner believes they were acting in self-defense.