Genevan arrested for repeated violation of protection order

A Geneva man was arrested Thursday for first-degree criminal contempt after twice violating a court order of protection, according to Geneva police.

Preston X. Lofton, 44, was arrested on Castle Street after a warrant was issued by the City of Geneva Criminal Court. The warrant alleges that Lofton attempted to contact the protected person at her residence twice in July, violating a Stay Away order.

Lofton, who has a previous conviction for criminal contempt, now faces two counts of first-degree criminal contempt. Officer Derek Grillone made the arrest.

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