Police arrested a Branchport man following an investigation into a harassment complaint involving a Penn Yan village resident.
Penn Yan Police identified the suspect as Matthew J. Ellis, 34, of Branchport. Officers said the investigation found that Ellis allegedly engaged in repeated unwanted contact with the complainant.
Police said the behavior included appearing at the complainant’s residence, making phone calls and leaving voicemail messages, driving past the residence, and attempting to contact the complainant through third parties. Authorities said the complainant had previously obtained an order of protection against Ellis and had repeatedly told him she did not want contact.
Ellis was charged with aggravated harassment in the second degree and stalking in the fourth degree. Police took him into custody and later released him on an appearance ticket.
He is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Village Court at a later date.
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