New York State Division of State Police

05/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2024 12:21

Altona male arrested for criminal contempt 2nd

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On May 14, 2024, State Police members arrested Timothy E. Gardner, age 40, of Altona, NY for criminal contempt 2nd.

On May 14, 2024, at approximately 7:46 p.m., Troopers responded to LaForest Road in the town of Chazy for a report of an order of protection violation complaint. An investigation determined Gardner was on his four-wheeler, and went onto the property and location of where the victim was knowing he had an active stay-away order of protection.

Gardner was arrested and transported to SP Plattsburgh for processing. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Mooers Court for a later date in May.