(WNY News Now) – A 37-year-old Fredonia man faces charges of aggravated family offense and criminal contempt after investigators alleged he contacted a juvenile in violation of a full stay-away order of protection.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has charged Jonathan M. Tresler, 37, of Fredonia, following an investigation into an alleged violation of an order of protection.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, its Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation on October 19, 2026. Investigators allege that Tresler contacted a juvenile victim despite a full stay-away order of protection issued against him.

On October 21, deputies located Tresler and transported him to the Chautauqua County Jail, where he was charged with aggravated family offense and criminal contempt in the second degree.

The charges are being handled in Town of Pomfret court, according to the incident report.

The allegations have not been adjudicated in court. Tresler is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.