Syracuse Man Charged with Felonies for Contacting Protected Party from Jail

Gregory R. Delee accused of violating order of protection while incarcerated

Feb. 21, 2026 at 10:35am

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A 39-year-old Syracuse man named Gregory R. Delee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly contacting a protected party while he was incarcerated at the Cayuga County Jail. Delee faces charges including criminal contempt, intimidating a witness, tampering with a witness, and conspiracy.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in enforcing orders of protection, especially when an individual is already incarcerated. It also raises questions about security protocols at the Cayuga County Jail and whether more measures are needed to prevent inmates from contacting protected parties.

The details

According to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office, an investigation was opened in January into allegations that Delee had contacted the protected party of a full stay-away order of protection while he was incarcerated at the jail. An arrest warrant was obtained based on the investigation and evidence, and Delee was arrested on February 17th.

  • The Sheriff's Office opened an investigation in January into the allegations against Delee.
  • Delee was arrested on February 17th on an arrest warrant.

The players

Gregory R. Delee

A 39-year-old man from Syracuse, New York who was incarcerated at the Cayuga County Jail and is accused of contacting a protected party in violation of an order of protection.

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck

The sheriff who announced Delee's arrest and charges.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure that orders of protection are respected and that those who violate them are held accountable.”

— Brian Schenck, Cayuga County Sheriff

What’s next

Delee is being held at the Cayuga County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. The judge will determine if he will be allowed out on bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of robust security measures in jails to prevent inmates from contacting protected parties, as well as the need for strict enforcement of orders of protection to protect victims of domestic violence and other crimes.