BRATTLEBORO -- Nicholas Lynch, 20, of Chester, who allegedly violated the terms of his conditions of release by entering the residence of Elizabeth Harbur on Sept. 1, is also facing a new charge of unlawful trespassing for which he could serve up to three years in prison or face a fine of up to $2,000.
Just two days after being released from a 60-day prison sentence that he incurred from a different probation violation, Lynch pleaded not guilty in Windham District Court Tuesday and was released on conditions that include a 24-hour curfew.
Lynch allegedly entered Harbur’s home on Cohen Road in South Londonderry with another male suspect.
He is also charged with damaging one window and the front door of residence.
Harbur, who told police she spends much of her time out of town, said intruders set off a security alarm, prompting a neighbor to check on the house.
The neighbor found a wallet outside the residence that allegedly contained a license and credit card belonging to Ryan Magoon of Londonderry, who police said later admitted to entering the residence with Lynch.
Lynch admitted to police that he had entered a home at the end of Cohen Road and said that "numerous kids from the area go there to smoke," according to the police affidavit, "because of its remote location."
Lynch, who was convicted in 2007 of accessory after the fact for his role in the burglary of a Townshend residence, had just resolved a violation of
As a result, his deferred sentence was decreased from four years to 18 months so that he could join the military, court documents said, but as part of the deal he was due to report Sept. 9 to serve the required 60 days in prison for the probation violation, which was possession of marijuana.
Lynch will appear again in Windham County District Court at a future date.
Jaime Cone can be reached at jcone@reformer.com or 802-254-2311, ext. 277.
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