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<p>HANOVER TWP. &#8212; A teenager serving a six-month probation sentence for violating a court order to stay away from his ex-girlfriend allegedly disregarded the restraining order again, township police said.</p><p>Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for Nicholas Edward Suprum, 18, on allegations he violated a protection-from-abuse order when he had contact with the girl in Lee Park at about 1 a.m. Friday. Suprum fled the area prior to officers arriving at the scene, police said.</p><p>Police said Suprum resides in Nanticoke. He formerly lived on Dexter Street in Hanover Township.</p><p>It is the second time police have charged Suprum with violating the restraining order.</p><p>Police in June charged Suprum when he banged on the door at the girl&#8217;s house, rushed inside and grabbed and punched her in the stomach, court records say.</p><p>Suprum was sentenced to six months probation for violating the restraining order and was ordered to undergo an anger management assessment, a mental health evaluation and batterer&#8217;s intervention as part of his sentence, according to court records.</p><p>The girl obtained a PFA against Suprum in February after police alleged he body-slammed her several times and punched her in the chest while walking on Woodbury Street in Hanover Township.</p><p>Police said surveillance cameras recorded Suprum grabbing the girl&#8217;s legs and picking her up, court records say.</p><p>Suprum was charged with four counts of simple assault, two counts each of reckless endangerment and harassment, and one count each of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. His trial on those charges is scheduled to begin Sept. 23.</p><p>Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Suprum is asked to call 911. </p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Ed Lewis</p><p>elewis@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div>

Police searching for teen accused of violating court order