Man Arrested for Trespassing and Harassing Members at Melville Mosque Amid Israel-Palestine Tensions
Suffolk County Police today arrested a man for trespassing and harassing members at a Melville Mosque.
Jordan Endler entered the Islamic Center of Melville, located at 118 East Old Neck Road, on February 21 at 2:36 p.m. and made statements regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Endler was asked to leave by members of the mosque but refused. Police were called and Endler left the location after police arrived.
Following an investigation by Hate Crimes Unit detectives, Endler, 46, was arrested at his home, located at 59 Norton Drive in East Northport, at 7:53 p.m.
Endler was charged with Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree and Harassment 2nd Degree. He is being held at the Third Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on February 23.