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August 6, 2012

Police Log: Aug. 6, 2012 — Felony arrest

PLATTSBURGH — A Plattsburgh man faces a felony criminal contempt charge.

Wayne M. Potter, 34, was arrested for allegedly violating an order of protection during a dispute with this wife, according to Plattsburgh-based State Police.

He was taken into custody at 8:20 p.m. Aug. 2 near Wendy’s restaurant on Route 3.

Potter was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony.  He was also charged with forcible touching and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors.

He was arraigned in the Town of Plattsburgh Court and remanded to Clinton County Jail on $250 cash or $500 bond.

Potter is scheduled to reappear in court at 4 p.m. Aug. 7.

— By Staff Writers Miranda Orso and Ashleigh Livingston

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