Information from provided press release
Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Michele L. Smith, 55, following a violation of an order of protection in the Village of Perry.
On September 20th, 2026, The Perry Police Department responded to a possible violation of an order of protection. Officers were made aware that Michele Smith had allegedly contacted the victim who had an order of protection against Smith. Smith had allegedly thrown cat feces onto the victim’s car and then proceeded to talk with the victim, which was in violation of the order of protection that was in place.
Smith was charged with criminal contempt 2nd degree, a misdemeanor, and transported to the Perry Police Department for processing. She was arraigned at the Warsaw Village Court by the Honorable Judge Errington and was released on her own recognizance. Smith is to appear at the Perry Village Court on October 6th, 2026, at 1:00 P.M.