Man Arrested for Violating Order of Protection in Auburn

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A 45-year-old man was arrested in Auburn, New York after police responded to a reported order of protection violation on Hoffman Street. Charles Williams was found with the protected party, in violation of a full stay away order, and was charged with a felony aggravated family offense and a misdemeanor second-degree criminal contempt.

Why it matters

Violations of orders of protection are taken seriously by law enforcement as they are intended to protect victims from further abuse or harassment. This case highlights the importance of enforcing these court orders to maintain public safety.

The details

Police were dispatched to an address on Hoffman Street on February 19th after receiving a report of an order of protection violation between Charles Williams and a protected party. When officers arrived, they were allowed into the residence and found Williams with the protected party, in violation of a full stay away order that had previously been issued. Williams was detained without incident and later charged with a felony aggravated family offense and a misdemeanor second-degree criminal contempt.

• On February 19, 2026, police responded to the reported order of protection violation on Hoffman Street.

What’s next

Williams will be arraigned and the judge will determine if he should be held on bail or released pending further court proceedings.