FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin man is behind bars after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and threatened her and another man.

Matthew Ryan Sterling, 29, is facing the following charges in connection with the incident:

• Burglary — Overnight Accommodations; Person Present, Felony 1
• Criminal Trespass-Break Into Structure, Felony 2
• Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
• Harassment — Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
• Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, Summary
• Contempt For Violation of Order or Agreement, Unknown

According to a criminal complaint filed by Franklin Police Patrolman Sean Floor, the investigation was initiated June 4 following a report of a burglary on 3rd Street.

The victim told Officer Floor that her ex-boyfriend, Sterling, sent her two threatening text messages and tried to call her 13 times before he broke into her residence around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

Court documents indicate that Sterling did not have permission to be in her residence. He then allegedly kicked in her bedroom door and began to threaten her current boyfriend.

Both victims said Sterling threatened to grab the male victim by the throat and drag him out of the house. They also told police that Sterling “punched the walls and appeared ready to fight.”

Sterling was arraigned Sunday night in front of District Judge Patrick Lowrey. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, in Venango County Central Court.

He was released from the Venango County Jail after posting $10,000 cash bail.