JAMESTOWN, NY — A man was found hiding in a closet and arrested on multiple charges after police responded to a reported order of protection violation on Feb. 11, 2026.
Officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 1st Platoon responded to a west side address at approximately 11:20 a.m. for a third-party report of a possible order of protection violation.
Upon arrival, officers heard a male and female arguing inside the apartment.
Officers were aware of an active order of protection prohibiting the suspect, Josniel P. Morales, 23, of Jamestown, from being at the location.
After making contact at the door, officers checked the residence and located Morales hiding inside a bedroom closet.
Morales initially refused verbal commands but was taken into custody without further incident.
Officers determined that Morales was in violation of an order of protection requiring him to stay away from three protected parties who were present at the residence.
Morales was transported to the Jamestown City Jail and charged with resisting arrest and three counts of criminal contempt in the first degree.
He is being held pending arraignment.
