Throop Man Arrested for Violating Order of Protection

L. Jason Barned accused of calling former partner despite court order

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:08am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked smartphone screen against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the violation of a protective order through dramatic lighting and texture.A shattered smartphone screen reflects the harsh reality of a violated protective order, underscoring the ongoing challenges in enforcing these court-issued safeguards.Auburn Today

A 48-year-old man from Throop, New York has been arrested and charged with criminal contempt and aggravated family offense after allegedly violating a court-issued order of protection by calling his former significant other.

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 ongoing challenges in enforcing these types of court orders, especially when it involves former intimate partners.

The details

According to police, officers responded to an address in Auburn, New York on March 27 after the protected party reported receiving phone calls from her former significant other, L. Jason Barned. An investigation determined that Barned had violated the stay-away order of protection by making the calls. Barned was later taken into custody on an unrelated matter and transported to the Auburn Police Department, where he was processed and then transported to the Cayuga County Jail for arraignment.

  • On March 27, officers responded to the reported order of protection violation around 2 p.m.
  • Later that day around 5:21 p.m., New York State Police made contact with Barned on an unrelated matter and took him into custody.

The players

L. Jason Barned

A 48-year-old man from Throop, New York who was arrested and charged with criminal contempt and aggravated family offense for allegedly violating a court-issued order of protection by calling his former significant other.

Auburn Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported order of protection violation, conducted the investigation, and processed Barned before transporting him to the county jail.

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What’s next

Barned will be arraigned on the charges in Cayuga County Court.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of enforcing orders of protection to protect victims from further abuse, even when it involves former intimate partners. It also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in responding to these types of violations in a timely manner.