Mormon church says sneaky squatter repeatedly broke into chapels, found snoozing in attic: suit
A lawsuit has been filed against a man accused of repeatedly trespassing in Mormon church buildings in New York. Edwin A. Pabon allegedly broke into several locked properties, using facilities and sleeping in various locations. The church is seeking a permanent restraining order to prevent him from returning to their properties.
- ▪Edwin A. Pabon has a history of trespassing on Church property and has been found sleeping in church buildings.
- ▪He was discovered using the bathroom and showering in a Rego Park chapel just days after being formally banned from the property.
- ▪The church claims Pabon has entered locked buildings multiple times, damaging property and storing personal belongings.
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Metro Mormon church says sneaky squatter repeatedly broke into chapels, found snoozing in attic: suit By Peter Senzamici Published June 3, 2026, 11:19 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This church ain’t forgiving everyone who trespassed against them! A sneaky squatter won’t stop breaking into Mormon church buildings around New York and setting up illicit campsites — where he has been captured in shocking photos hiding in the nooks and crevices of the facilities like a church mouse, a lawsuit claims. Edwin A.
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