Greenfield man accused of damaging property, violating protection order

A Greenfield man is accused violating a protection order and damaging 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 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 charged with aggravated family offense, aggravated harassment and criminal mischief. He was arraigned in Milton Town Court and released on his own recognizance.