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Cops: Greenport man made threats with knife

Southold Police arrested a 54-year-old Greenport man who police said threatened another man with a kitchen knife Monday evening, according to the department.

Robert Lee Smith was charged with felony criminal contempt for allegedly violating a court order of protection obtained by the man, 60, also of Greenport, police said. He also faces menacing and harassment charges.

Mr. Smith was held at police headquarters to await arraignment.