Two people accused of violating court orders now sit in the Cayuga County Jail after deputies say they contacted a protected person from behind bars.
Shantel M. Yaw, 57, of Locke, and Michael J. Yaw, 63, of Locke, both face charges of criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor under New York State Penal Law.
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shantel Yaw on February 20 in the Town of Sennett. Deputies opened an investigation in January after they received allegations that, while incarcerated in the Cayuga County Jail, she attempted to contact the protected party of a full stay-away order of protection. Investigators said the evidence established probable cause for the charge. Authorities arraigned her at CAP Court, and she remains held at the jail.
Deputies arrested Michael Yaw on February 23, also in the Town of Sennett. Investigators opened his case in February after receiving allegations that, while incarcerated in the Cayuga County Jail, he contacted the protected party of a full stay-away order of protection multiple times from December to January. Authorities charged him with criminal contempt in the second degree. A court arraigned him at CAP Court, and he remains held at the jail.
Sheriff Brian Schenck reported both arrests. Anyone with information can contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at 315-253-1222 or submit a tip through the county website or the SaferWatch app.
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