Peru Woman Arrested After Alleged Order of Protection Violation
State Police say a late-night 911 hang-up call led troopers to a Peru residence, where a woman allegedly threatened a protected person while holding a knife.
A Peru woman was arrested early Thursday after New York State Police said she allegedly entered a residence despite an active stay-away order of protection and threatened the protected person while brandishing a knife.
State Police arrested Tina Bouyea, 56, of Peru, on Aug. 27 following an investigation at a home on Brand Hollow Road.
Bouyea faces several charges, including two felonies connected to the alleged violation of the protection order.
911 Hang-Up Call Leads Troopers to Peru Home
According to New York State Police, troopers were dispatched to Brand Hollow Road in the town of Peru at approximately 12:37 a.m. on Aug. 27 after authorities received a 911 hang-up call.
When troopers investigated, they determined that Bouyea was allegedly inside the residence.
Police said she was brandishing a knife and making threatening statements toward the victim.
During the investigation, troopers also learned that an active stay-away order of protection was in effect. According to police, the order prohibited Bouyea from contacting the victim.
The allegations have not been proven in court, and Bouyea is presumed innocent unless and until she is convicted.
Charges Filed Against Tina Bouyea
State Police charged Bouyea with:
- Criminal Contempt in the First Degree
- Aggravated Family Offense
- Menacing in the Second Degree
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree
The combination of charges makes the case more serious than a simple allegation of unwanted contact.
Under New York law, first-degree criminal contempt is a Class E felony. Among other circumstances, the law can apply when a person knowingly violates an order of protection and uses threats, physical menace or a weapon to place a protected person in fear of injury.
New York law defines menacing in the second degree to include intentionally placing or attempting to place someone in reasonable fear of physical injury, serious injury or death by displaying a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. It is a Class A misdemeanor.
An aggravated family offense is a Class E felony under New York law. The statute generally applies when a person commits certain specified offenses and has a qualifying prior conviction within the applicable five-year period.
State Police did not provide details in their Aug. 28 release about the prior history relied upon for that charge.
What the Weapon Charge Means
Bouyea was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D felony under New York law.
That statute covers several different circumstances. Because the State Police release does not identify the specific subsection prosecutors are using, it would be inappropriate to assume exactly why the third-degree weapon charge was filed.
Police said only that Bouyea allegedly had a knife during the confrontation.
Further details may emerge through court filings or subsequent statements from authorities.
Bouyea Remanded Without Bail
Following her arrest, Bouyea was taken to the New York State Police barracks in Plattsburgh for processing.
She was later arraigned in Town of Peru Court.
According to State Police, the court ordered Bouyea remanded to the Clinton County Jail without bail.
The State Police release did not provide her next scheduled court date.
Why Orders of Protection Matter
An order of protection is a court directive intended to restrict specified behavior toward another person.
Depending on the terms imposed by a judge, an order may require someone to:
- Stay away from a protected person.
- Avoid the person’s home, workplace or school.
- Refrain from contacting the protected person.
- Avoid threatening, harassing or intimidating that person.
- Follow additional restrictions ordered by the court.
Violating such an order can lead to a separate criminal charge even when the conduct that triggered the police response results in additional charges of its own.
In Bouyea’s case, State Police allege that a stay-away order specifically prohibited her from having contact with the victim.
Investigation Began With a Brief Emergency Call
The circumstances also illustrate why police agencies investigate 911 hang-up calls.
A caller does not always remain on the line long enough to explain what is happening. Dispatchers and responding officers may still treat the call as a potential emergency until they can determine whether someone needs assistance.
In this case, State Police say the hang-up call ultimately led troopers to the Brand Hollow Road residence and the discovery of the alleged protection-order violation.
The State Police news release did not identify the victim or disclose the relationship between the individuals involved.
That information has therefore not been included here.
Case Will Continue Through the Courts
Bouyea now faces prosecution on multiple charges, including felony allegations.
An arrest is only the beginning of the criminal court process. Prosecutors will be required to establish the charges through evidence, while Bouyea will have the opportunity to contest the allegations and present a defense.
The exact circumstances surrounding the encounter, the basis for the weapon charge and additional information about the aggravated family offense allegation may become clearer as the case proceeds.
Anyone experiencing an immediate threat or emergency should call 911.
Source
New York State Police, Troop B, Aug. 28, 2026. New York State Penal Law provisions were reviewed through the New York State Senate’s official Open Legislation database.
