Maine man accused of breaking into ex’s home, hiding on island in Passadumkeag

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Nighttime drone images show police arresting a Maine man by boat after authorities say he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home in Passadumkeag and was found hiding on an island. (Penobscot County Sheriff's Office)Comment on this story0CommentShare storySharetopics: PassadumkeagNicholas VioletteBurglaryEx-girlfriendPenobscot CountySheriff's OfficeKayakBail conditionsPASSADUMKEAG, Maine (WGME) — Nighttime drone images show police arresting a Maine man by boat after authorities say he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home in Passadumkeag and was found hiding on an island.

Late Saturday night, the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a home on Main Road in Passadumkeag after a woman reported her ex-boyfriend broke into her home through a window.

He took off before deputies arrived, and searchers say they found him on an island in the river, along with a kayak.

A Maine man was arrested by boat after authorities say he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home in Passadumkeag and was found hiding on an island. (Penobscot County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies say the suspect, 25-year-old Nicholas Violette of Chester, refused to surrender, so backup was called in.

Authorities reached him by boat, where deputies say he surrendered.

Violette is charged with burglary and violation of conditions of release.

The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office says his bail conditions prevented him from being near the victim.