Walton and Delhi Residents Arrested for Criminal Mischief

DELHI — Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of a Walton resident and Delhi resident for the charge of Criminal Mischief.

On the afternoon of November 7th, 2023, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint from the Town of Kortright Highway Department with regards to a public roadway being damaged.

During the course of the investigation Deputies were made aware of photographs that had been posted on numerous social media accounts that depicted a male individual operating a pickup truck performing a “burn-out”.  

From the photos that were posted on the social media accounts Deputies were able to identify not only the vehicle, but also the operator of the vehicle. Information was also developed that at the time of the incident a photo shoot was organized and sponsored by “DELCO.” which is owned and operated by Douglas Perret of Delhi. During the course of the photo shoot, 19-year-old Deacon Phoenix of Walton did a “Burn-out” which caused damage to a Town of Kortright roadway. 

On December 10th, 2023, Deputies arrested Phoenix and charged him with 1 Count of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, a Class E Felony. 

On January 16th, 2024, Deputies arrested Douglas Perrett age 43 of Delhi and charged him with 1 Count of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, a Class E Felony. 

Both were processed and released on Appearance Tickets and were directed to appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date and time.