(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A Jamestown man is facing a felony charge after police say he violated an order of protection and became involved in a physical altercation at a west side residence early Sunday morning.
According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers from the 3rd Platoon responded to a reported fight at approximately 1:29 a.m. on May 3 at a residence on the city’s west side.
Upon arrival, officers determined that Michael L. Johnson, 28, had allegedly gone to the home of a male who is listed as the protected party in an active order of protection. Police report that Johnson then engaged in a physical altercation with the individual.
Johnson was taken into custody at the scene without incident. He was transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where he is being held pending arraignment.
Johnson has been charged with Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. The case is scheduled to be heard 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.
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