A Middletown man is in trouble with the law after allege breaking into his ex-wife’s home with a crowbar this past March.
Gregory F. Egan, 47, has been charged with burglary and simple assault after an apparent incident that took place at about 5:30 p.m. on March 28 on Frosty Hollow Road in Middletown’s Levittown section.
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According to police paperwork, Egan arrived at the residence driving a sedan with a black crowbar in his hand. When he discovered that the residence was locked, authorities allege that Egan yelled at the inhabitants and began kicking at the door. This resulted in a busted door frame when Egan gained entry.
Police said that once inside, Egan chased his ex-wife around with the black crowbar, yelling “you’re dead!”
Egan fled once he realized that the police had been called, police said.
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Egan was charged with burglary, simple assault, and possession of an instrument of crime with the intent. He was arraigned before District Judge John Kelly and bail was at $10,000 unsecured.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
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