NEW INDICTMENT CHARGING RAPE IN ONGOING CASE

DELHI – Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced today the indictment of David W. Gensler, 51, of Delhi, New York on October 30, on four charges.

Count One alleges Rape in the First Degree, a Class B Felony. It is alleged that on or about April 2025 in the Town of Delhi, David W. Gensler did forcibly compel another person to engage in vaginal sexual contact.  If convicted, the defendant faces up to 25 years in state prison.

Count Two alleges Stalking in the Fourth Degree, a Class B Misdemeanor. It is alleged that between August and October of 2025, David W. Gensler did engage in a course of conduct with the intent to cause mental and emotional harm to another where such conduct consisted of following the victim and the defendant was previously clearly informed to cease that conduct. 

Count Three alleges Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree, a Class E Felony. It is alleged that on or about August 2025, David W. Gensler did restrain another person which exposed them to risk of serious physical injury.

Count Four alleges Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, A Class D Felony. It is alleged that on or about April of 2025, David W. Gensler did forcibly compel sexual abuse against another.

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended the work of the New York State Police and State Police Advocate Nicole Sheehan for their work on this case.

As this is an ongoing investigation, if you have additional information about this matter, please contact the New York State Police at 845-586-2681.

Per office policy, the name(s) of victims are withheld to protect their privacy.

The defendant is currently remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail by order of the Honorable Mathew Burkert.

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

Shawn J. Smith 

District Attorney 

Delaware County