Man Nabbed For Violating Order Of Protection In Area, State Police Say

An area man was arrested after allegedly violating a protective order during a domestic dispute in which he destroyed an iPad.

New York State Police arrested a Hudson Valley man for allegedly violating a protective order.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Kathy Reakes

07/31/2021 1:00 p.m.

Dutchess County resident Leandro Castro, age 52, of Union Vale, was arrested on Tuesday, July 27, following the incident.

According to New York State Police, Castro became engaged in a domestic dispute and in the process destroyed an iPad device, all contrary to a valid order of protection.

Following his arrest, Castro was charged with:

Criminal Contempt
Criminal mischief
Endangering the welfare of a child

Castro was arraigned before the town of Union Vale Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond.

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