WALTON — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that a Walton resident was arrested for Harassment in the 2nd Degree, following an incident which occurred in the Village of Walton.  

On July 14th, 2025, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fight in progress at the Smokers Choice in the Village of Walton. During the course of the investigation, Deputies interviewed a number of people, including the complainant, who alleged that 60-year-old Kenneth Hansen of Walton subjected him to unwanted physical contact. 

On October 27th, 2025, Deputies forwarded documentation to the Walton Village Court requesting a Criminal Summons in the matter.  

On October 28th, 2025, upon receipt of the Criminal Summons, Deputies located Hansen, and he was arrested and charged with Harassment in the 2nd Degree, a violation of the NYS Penal Law. Hansen is scheduled to appear in the Village of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charge.