A man was arrested for alleged burglary and violation of a protective order, among other charges, in Pleasant Valley, New York. Violating an order of protection in the state can lead to further legal trouble and penalties for anyone facing domestic violence allegations.   New York State Police said Russell J. Hines, 45, unlawfully entered…

In New York, orders of protection are often issued in domestic violence and stalking cases. What many people do not realize is that violating an order of protection can have serious consequences. Not only can it affect pending criminal cases, but it can also lead to additional penalties such as fines and imprisonment. A 50-year-old…

A Brooklyn man was arrested for the murder of his ex-girlfriend one day after he was released from Rikers Island prison, where he had been serving a sentence for sexual abuse and domestic violence charges. Jerome Rivers, 52, was accused of strangling the woman at her Ozone Park home. He was charged with murder and…