James M. Smith Arrested in Lititz for PFA Violation
Police say James M. Smith allegedly violated a protection-from-abuse order by sending messages, calling and visiting the protected party.
Lititz Borough police filed a criminal complaint against James M. Smith, 50, alleging Indirect Criminal Contempt for violating a protection-from-abuse (PFA) order on Aug. 21, 2026. Officers say Smith sent numerous texts and Instagram messages, made phone calls and went to the victim’s residence in violation of the PFA; he was arrested and taken to Lancaster County Prison for immediate preliminary arraignment. Smith is presumed innocent and a preliminary hearing will be scheduled.