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Hobe Sound man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s house, choking her

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 by Ana X. Ceron

Michael Gearde

Michael Gearde

HOBE SOUND — The first time he likely snuck in through the garage door. The second, he hurled himself through the woman’s bedroom window.

That’s what Martin County Sheriff’s deputies said happened before they were alerted that Hobe Sound resident Michael F. Gearde had broken into his ex-girlfriend’s house early this morning.

Gearde, 44, now faces felony charges of armed burglary, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

The woman told deputies she was in her room when Gearde appeared holding a knife.

When she tried to flee, Gearde allegedly grabbed her and kicked her. Eventually the woman’s mother came in and the two were able to get Gearde to leave, according to a sheriff’s report. (more…)

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