On Sunday February 28, at 9:39 PM, the Owego Police Department responded to an assault in progress at 20 Woodlawn Ave., Owego. Officers determined that SCOTT T. WINSTON, age 28, assaulted his 76 year old grandmother in her home, in violation of a duly served order of protection from CAPS Court.
On March 1, officers arrested WINSTON for the following charges:
- Criminal Contempt 1st Degree, E Felony
- Assault 2nd, on an Elderly Person, D Felony
- Menacing 2nd, A Misdemeanor
- Criminal Mischief 4th, A Misdemeanor
- Resisting Arrest A, Misdemeanor
This is Winston’s third arrest for criminal contempt for violation of the order of protection for offenses against his grandmother in the last six months.
Winston was brought before the Tioga County CAPS Court, Justice John Schaffer, of Newark Valley presiding. Bail recommendation was for $20,000 cash or $40,000 bond due to the felony charges.
He was arraigned and committed to the Tioga County jail on $500 cash or $1000 bond.
