Jefferson residents allegedly attacked
JEFFERSON – Charges were filed Monday against two people in connection with an alleged home invasion at 2:46 a.m. Saturday in Jefferson.
Darlene Teagarden Nakutis, 41, and Edward Joseph Passamonte, Jr., 36, both of 23 Locust St., Clarksville, are accused of entering the home of James Popielarcheck, 54, his wife, Charlotte, 55, and their daughter, Alexis, 32, at 105 3rd St.
According to a criminal complaint filed with District Judge Glenn Bates, Charlotte Popielarcheck was watching television when she heard the front door open and saw people walk in who began to call for her daughter, Alexis. Charlotte Popielarcheck recognized an older female as Nakutis and said two additional females were present.
When she asked them to leave Charlotte Popielarcheck said Nakutis punched her in the face and grabbed her hair. James Popielarcheck, who was asleep in a nearby bedroom, heard the commotion and went into the living room where Passamonte allegedly grabbed him by the neck and punched and kicked him in the face. He also said he was bitten on the arm during the struggle.
When he was able to get up, he said he watched them flee the residence, jump into their vehicle and drive through the yard.
Meanwhile, Alexis Popielarcheck told police she was at home packing an overnight bag to stay at a friend’s house when she heard several people yelling her name.
She said she immediately was assaulted by two females and then struck repeatedly by Nakutis. She said she did not initially recognize her attackers.
Passamonte is charged with aggravated assault, burglary, simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief.
Nakutis is charged with burglary, three counts of simple assault, three counts of harassment and criminal mischief.
Preliminary hearings are pending before Bates. No other charges were filed at this time.