Indictment in Alleged Felony Assault

DELHI – District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced that on August 7, Richard Foster, 47, of Walton was indicted on two felony charges and one misdemeanor originating from two related assaults that occurred in the Village of Walton.

The indictment alleges that on August 1, 2025, Foster assaulted two individuals in a parking lot.  Count One, Assault in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, alleges that Foster did intentionally cause serious physical injury to another person by means of a dangerous instrument.  Count Two, also Assault in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, alleges Foster did intend to disfigure another person seriously and permanently and did cause such injury.  Count Three, Assault in the 3rd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, alleges assault against a second female individual who was attempting to intervene and stop Foster from continuing the felony assault. Foster is currently incarcerated at the Delaware County Jail on $15,000 cash or $25,0000 bond bail awaiting the arraignment on the indictment.  

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith commended Investigator Kathryn Mitchell of the Walton Police Department for her thorough investigation into this serious case.

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

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County