Walton Man Arrested for Alleged Reckless Driving

DAVENPORT — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Walton resident for reckless driving.

On Thursday December 19th, 2024, while patrolling in the Town of Davenport, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle speeding in a 40-mph zone. The vehicle was confirmed by radar to be traveling 85-mph in the 40mph zone, all while road conditions were poor and snow plows were out clearing snow on the highway. Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies identified the driver as 21-year-old Scott Barnhart of Walton. 

Deputies subsequently arrested and charged Barnhart with one count of Reckless driving an Unclassified Misdemeanor of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Barnhart was additionally issued traffic summonses for speed in zone and obstructed plate.           

Barnhart was released on the traffic summonses and was directed to appear in the Town Davenport Court at a later date to answer the said charges.