Onalaska man accused of burglary by violating no-contact order

May 27-An Onalaska man remained in custody on $100,000 bail Tuesday after prosecutors charged him with residential burglary for allegedly violating a no-contact order protecting his spouse.

Brian C. Stewart, 47, faces additional charges of violation of a court order and obstructing a law enforcement officer, both gross misdemeanors.

Stewart could spend up to 10 years in prison for the burglary charge, if convicted.

Stewart is currently pending trial for one count each of second-degree assault, felony harassment and fourth-degree assault - all domestic violence offenses - after he was accused of assaulting his spouse last December.

In March, the court issued a pre-trial no-contact order to protect Stewart's spouse.

Stewart has additional pending cases in Lewis County District Court, according to court documents.

During Stewart's Tuesday preliminary appearance, defense attorney Rachael Tiller said both parties, Stewart and his spouse, did not wish to have the no-contact order in place.

Judge J. Andrew Toynbee set bail at $100,000 cash or bond.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Lewis County sheriff's deputies on Monday noticed Stewart's vehicle parked at his spouse's residence while on patrol.

The deputies reportedly saw and heard Stewart inside the house. They requested and received a search warrant.

Law enforcement surrounded the home.

After one of the deputies used his public address system to order Stewart out, another reportedly saw Stewart run toward the back room of the house.

Eventually, Stewart's spouse convinced Stewart to come outside, according to the affidavit.

Stewart is scheduled for an arraignment on Thursday.

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