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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Nathan John Zudoffsky, a 41-year-old man, was taken into custody yesterday for allegedly breaching a court order. The order in question was related to his ongoing domestic battery case, prohibiting him from entering the victim’s apartment.
Zudoffsky had previously been arrested on April 12 on charges of domestic battery. He was released the following day with instructions from Judge David Kreider to avoid any contact with the victim.
Subsequent to his release, Zudoffsky sent a letter to the judge, seeking the removal of the no-contact order. He argued that lifting the restriction would allow him to assist in the care of his daughter.
On April 29, deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office were called to the victim’s residence. According to the victim, Zudoffsky appeared at her door dressed in black, wearing a green mask and glasses. She recognized his voice when she opened the door and instructed him to leave. Despite her requests, Zudoffsky allegedly forced his way in by pushing the door against her, attempting to hug and kiss her while smelling of alcohol. The victim stated that after repeatedly demanding he leave, Zudoffsky eventually exited the apartment.
Deputies found Zudoffsky’s vehicle at Sun Bay Apartments (708 SW 16th Avenue), and Zudoffsky reportedly got into his vehicle and started it; deputies conducted a traffic stop and detained him.
Post Miranda, Zudoffsky reportedly only nodded his head in response to questions. When he was asked whether he wanted to answer any questions, he reportedly shook his head to indicate that he did not.
Zudoffsky has been charged with burglary with battery and violation of pre-trial release conditions in a dating violence case. He had no criminal history before his April 12 arrest and told Court Services that he works for a business that delivers Amazon packages. Judge Meshon Rawls ordered him held without bail pending a hearing on a motion from the State Attorney’s Office to hold him without bail until trial; if the judge denies the motion, bail will be set at that hearing.
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