Naugatuck police recently filed the following charges:
Monique C. Dorantes-Taylor, 47, of Naugatuck, was charged March 30 with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
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Melissa Ines Leon, 31, of 42 Seymour Ave., Derby, was charged March 31 with two counts of second-degree failure to appear.
Police reported on March 31 the accused was arrested on an active failure to appear (PRAWN) arrest warrant. The accused was released and scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on June 3.
Kaylene Olmeda-Costa, 27, of 55 Porter Ave. Apt. 2F, Naugatuck, was charged April 1 with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Police reported on April 1 at approximately 10:50 a.m. officers responded to a residence on a report of a domestic dispute. Police reported it was discovered through the investigation that the accused became involved in an argument with the victim that escalated and became physical when, according to the victim, the accused swung at the victim causing minor scratches on her forehead. Police reported the accused also pushed the victim several times. The accused was released on $2,500 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on April 2.
Timothy O’Donnell, 56, of 155 Evening Star Drive, Naugatuck, was charged April 1 with violation of protective order and first-degree criminal trespass.
Police reported on April 1 officers responded to a domestic disturbance. During the incident, police reported, the victim stated the accused continued to come by the residence knowing he didn’t belong there. Police reported the victim stated they became involved in an argument that escalated when the accused tried to gain entry to the residence while he was on the property. Police reported the accused was also highly intoxicated at the time of the incident and arrest. The accused was released on a $5,000 non-surety bond to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on April 2.
Joshua Pinto, 25, of 23 Grove St., Naugatuck, was charged April 4 with evading responsibility-injury/property damage.
Police reported on April 4 the accused was arrested on an active arrest warrant. Police reported the warrant was from an incident where the accused evaded the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries on March 18, 2020. The accused was released on $2,500 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on June 3.
Angelena M. Pizzi, 31, of 511 Spring St. Apt. B., Naugatuck, was charged April 4 with interfering with an emergency call and disorderly conduct.
Police reported on April 4 at approximately 9:37 p.m. officers responded to a residence on a report of a domestic dispute. Police reported it was discovered through the investigation that the accused became involved in a verbal argument with the victim that escalated and became physical when, according to the victim, the accused threw hot mac and cheese onto the victim’s lap and face. The accused was released on a $500 non-surety bond to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on April 6.
Anjelu Sajetta, 47, of 98 Saugatuck Ave., Westport, was charged April 5 with false report-theft of motor vehicle and false statement.
Police reported on April 5 the accused was arrested on an active arrest warrant. Police reported the warrant was from an incident where the accused provided a false statement to police in regards to a motor vehicle being stolen on March 8, 2020. The accused was released on $2,500 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on June 10.
Natasha Ann Danzy, 36, of 248 Hillside Ave., Naugatuck, was charged April 7 with second-degree failure to appear.
Police reported on April 7 the accused was arrested on an active failure to appear (PRAWN) arrest warrant. The accused was released on an $80 cash bond and scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on June 10.
Janazia Smith-Tackach, 20, of 26 Adanti Ave., Ansonia, was charged April 7 with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Police reported on April 7 at approximately 11:44 p.m. officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Police reported it was discovered through the investigation that the accused became involved in an argument with the victim that escalated and became physical when, according to the victim, the accused caused an injury to the victim’s hand by biting down hard on the victim’s finger. The accused was released on a $500 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on April 8.
