Police: Petersburg man violated protection order twice in 72 hours

A Petersburg man is accused of violating an order of protection twice in less than 72 hours.

Ronald F. Yerdon, 43, is accused of showing a knife and threatening people during a disturbance at a home in Berlin on Sept. 28 around 5 p.m. New York State Police said Yerdon was in violation of an order of protection against one of the victims.

Yerdon was arraigned in Berlin Town Court and sent to Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash or $200,000 partially secured bond. 

Troopers responded to the same home in Berlin on Oct. 1 around 7:19 a.m. after receiving reports that Yerdon had returned to the location. After being released from jail the previous day, Yerdon allegedly entered the home during the early morning hours and woke up the victim.

The person escorted him off the property and contacted police, police said.

Yerdon has been charged with criminal contempt, menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.

He was arrested and arraigned in North Greenbush Town Court and sent to Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of bail set at $20,000 cash, $20,000 bond or $20,000 partially secured bond.