Alleged Order of Protection Violation Indictment

DELHI - Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced the indictment of Jarett Griffin, 24 of Walton, New York on April 24, 2025.

Count One alleges Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. It is alleged that on or about April 15, 2025, Griffin made false accusations to the protected party’s employer in direct violation of the Court’s Order of Protection.

Count Two alleges Harassment in the Second Degree, a violation. It is alleged that on or about beginning May 3, 2024, and continuing until on or about April 21, 2025, Griffin engaged in a course of conduct which repeatedly alarmed or seriously annoyed the protected party.

Count Three alleges Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. It is alleged that on or about April 10, 2025, Griffin intentionally disobeyed a lawful order of protection.

Count Four alleges Harassment in the Second Degree, a violation. It is alleged that beginning May 3, 2024, and continuing until on or about April 21, 2025, Griffin engaged in a course of conduct which repeatedly alarmed or seriously annoyed a second individual for no legitimate purpose.

Count Five alleges Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. It alleges that on April 21, 2025, the defendant intentionally disobeyed a lawful order of protection.

The defendant faces up to 1 year of incarceration for each count of Criminal Contempt. 

District Attorney Shawn Smith thanked the members of the New York State Police for their investigation into this case.

Indictments and Criminal Complaints are allegations.  All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. 

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County