BEDFORD— A Bedford man was arrested after police say he violated a protective order on February 28, 2024.
Bedford Police arrested 18-year-old Jayden Thomas on a charge of invasion of privacy.
According to Bedford Police Officer Michael Bell, on that day at 5:30 p.m., a woman arrived at the Bedford Police Department to report she had an active protective order against her daughter’s father, Jayden Thomas. She said Thomas had texted her requesting to see his daughter because he missed her and would love to spend time with her.
Police confirmed there was a protective order in place.
Police contacted Thomas by phone, and he admitted to sending the text message to see his daughter.
Thomas claimed Judge Nathan Nikirk, who issued the protective order, advised him he could contact the woman only about their child.
The information was forwarded to the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
