Mecklenburg County Employee Accused Of Sexual Assault

Deeandra Michel, Trish Williford,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a sexual assault case at an east Charlotte apartment complex.

Officers responded to a 911 call back on July 11th.  A 32-year-old woman stated she received an illegitimate medical exam at her residence at Ashby Point Apartments.

Daniel Pitti Casazola Mug

41-year-old Daniel Pitti-Casazola was arrested for sexual assault.  Detectives conducted an investigation and determined that he was not a medical professional and did not have reason to examine the victim.

Pitti-Casazola was employed with the Mecklenburg County Health Department as a Spanish Language interpreter.  He is now suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.  He has been employed with the county as an interpreter since June of 2014.

Anyone with information about this incident, or who believes they may also be a victim, is asked to call 704-336-8279 and speak directly to a Sex Assault Unit detective.