(WNY News Now) – A 36-year-old Napoli man was arrested in Salamanca after Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies reported that he was in public despite an active exclusion order issued by the Seneca Nation of Indians.

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — A Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office investigation resulted in a trespass charge against a 36-year-old man following an incident on Center Street in Salamanca on October 11.

According to Sheriff Eric A. Butler, deputies assigned to the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory took Khristerpher M. Ellis, of Napoli, New York, into custody at approximately 5:35 p.m. near 390 Center Street.

Authorities reported that Ellis was observed in public and was found to have an active exclusion order issued by the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Ellis was charged with trespass under New York Penal Law Section 140.05, a violation-level offense.

Following processing, Ellis was released with an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Salamanca City Court at a later date. The Seneca Nation Marshals also issued him an appearance ticket for Peacemakers Court. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.