(WNY News Now) – A late-night patrol led to the arrest of a Jamestown man for multiple charges, including drug possession and violating a court-ordered protection.

Jamestown, N.Y. – On October 15, 2024, at approximately 11:51 p.m., Jamestown Police Department officers arrested Maurice C. Hough, 42, during a routine patrol near a Hazeltine Avenue business. Hough, a Jamestown resident, was wanted on outstanding warrants from the City of Jamestown Court.

During the arrest, officers discovered Hough in possession of methamphetamine, leading to an additional charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree. Furthermore, Hough was actively violating a full stay-away order of protection by communicating with a female victim while in the presence of the officers. The violation resulted in a charge of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd degree.

Hough was taken into custody and transported to Jamestown City Jail, where he remains pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.