COEUR d’ALENE — A man accused of repeatedly violating a no-contact order is being held on $500,000 bail.

Timothy E. McPherson, 51, of Coeur d’Alene, is charged with first-degree stalking, a felony, and malicious damage to property, a misdemeanor.

The charges stem from early Friday morning when Coeur d’Alene police responded to a report that McPherson had broken down a door at his ex’s home while a no-contact order was in effect.

McPherson’s ex told police he came to her house around 1 a.m., asking to pick up some belongings, which she agreed to give him. She said she agreed to let him stay in an outbuilding on the property because she feared he would become violent if she refused, according to court records.

Later, the woman said, McPherson forced open the door to her home and entered the residence. He left the scene when she called 911, she said. When police arrived, officers noticed the damaged door, according to court records.

While the woman was talking to police, McPherson called and texted her, according to court records.

Police later arrested McPherson and transported him to jail.

In April, McPherson was charged with domestic battery with traumatic injury, a felony. He posted $10,000 bail and later pleaded not guilty to the charge.

McPherson was arrested in July and charged with violating a no-contact order, a misdemeanor. He posted $5,000 bail. In late October, he was arrested and charged with the same crime, this time posting $15,000 bail just hours before kicking down his ex’s door.

Jail records indicate that McPherson is being held on $500,000 bail.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, contact Safe Passage 24/7 by calling 208-664-9303 or texting 208-449-7228.