Edwin A. Pabon, 28, is accused in a Manhattan Supreme Court filing of repeatedly breakig into locked chapels owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints in New York City. The suit details a pattern of trespassing, using church facilities and sleeping in attic crawl spaces, roof annexes and even on stage, spanning locations in Queens and Manhattan from January through May.

Repeated Break‑Ins at the Rego Park Chapel Since January

The complaint states that Pabon first entered the Rego Park chapel after being formally banned in writing in January, yet he returned days later to shower and use the bathroom. In February he was discovered sleeping on a desk in an office, and a week later was found in the roof annex.. the filing notes that church staff found his belongings scattered across the prmises, indicating a semi‑permanent presence.

Yorkville Chapel on East 87th Street Targeted in May

According to the lawsuit, Pabon was also spotted multiple times in the Yorkville chapel’s clergy office, including a May incident where he was discovered sleeping among church records. The church alleges that his presence caused damage to heating units and other property, though the exact extent of the damage is not quantified.

How Pabon Gained Access to Locked, Unoccupied Buildings

The filing admits that the method Pabon used to enter the locked chapels remains unclear, leaving the church with unanswered security questions. Church officials have not disclosed whether surveillance footage exists or if any keys were duplicated.

Legal Remedy Sought: Permanent Restraining Order

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints is requesting a permanent restraining order to bar Pabon from all its New York properties. A church lawyer declined to comment when approached for comment, as reported in the lawsuit documents.

Who Is Still Unidentified in the Case?

The suit does not name any accomplices or explain how Pabon learned the locations of the chapels.. It also leaves open whether any mental‑health assessment will be part of the court’s consideration , a point not addressed in the filing.