Man Charged With Illegally Entering Pearl River Home

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- A Long Island man is facing charges after police accused him of violating an order of protection.

Orangetown police have charged a Long Island man with violating an order of protection
Photo Credit: *Orangetown Police Department*

06/02/2016 10:00 a.m.

According to Orangetown police, Scott E. Bennett, 29, of Bellmore, was arrested Monday after he allegedly entered a home in Pearl River in violation of the order.

A woman at the home called police to complain.

He was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, a misdemeanor; and second-degree criminal trespass, also a misdemeanor, police said.

Bennett was arraigned in Orangetown Court and sent to Rockland County Jail on $1,500 bail.

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