Man Struck Victim Several Times In The Head: Naugatuck Police

NAUGATUCK, CT — A Naugatuck man, Russell J. Pierpont, 44, of Bradley Street, is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond after his role in a domestic dispute, police said. At 5:27 p.m., police responded to a home on a report of a domestic dispute.

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 struck the victim several times in the head, threatened the victim, and caused destruction to the property at the residence, police said.

Pierpont is charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief, and second-degree threatening.