Video of the interaction was captured outside the Sixty Vines restaurant in Plano by one of the women involved and shared online. In that video, a woman who identified herself as Mexican-American can be heard directing a series of racist remarks at the group, including “go back to India” and “we don’t want you here.” The woman was also seen physically confronting the group in the public parking lot in an attempt to stop them from recording video of her with their cellphones. As the confrontation continues in the video, one of the women calls 911 and asks for the officers to rush over. According to police, officers were called to a restaurant parking lot in the 3700 block of Dallas Parkway at about 8:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they said several women reported being assaulted by the woman who was still at the scene. At approximately 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Plano Police Department detectives arrested the woman and identified her as Esmeralda Upton. Police said Upton is charged with assault causing bodily harm and making a terroristic threat, both misdemeanors, and was being held on bonds totaling $10,000. Plano Police, NBC 5 News Esmerelda Upton, booking photo It’s not clear if Upton has obtained an attorney, and it’s not immediately clear what happened between Upton and the group before they began recording. “We are appalled and deeply saddened by the incident that occurred outside of our restaurant last night,” said a statement provided by Sixty Vines to NBC DFW. “We will not tolerate discrimination or hate of any kind. We have tried to reach out to the women who dined with us to offer support.” The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police said the department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the incident as a hate crime. Plano police said additional charges may be pending.
