Police: Greenfield man threatened person, damaged property

Deputies responded to a domestic incident on North Greenfield Road in the town of Greenfield just before 4 p.m. Sunday.

James S. Watkins, 38, made a phone threat to cause physical harm and intentionally damaged a screen door at the victim’s residence, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said.

Watkins was arrested on counts of aggravated family offense, aggravated harassment and criminal mischief. He was arraigned in Milton Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Editor’s Note: A prior version of this story indicated that Mr. Watkins was accused of violating a protection order, which was incorrect. We regret the error