Walton Resident Arrested for DWI

WALTON — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Walton resident for Driving While Intoxicated.

On Friday afternoon, September 12th, 2025, Sheriff’s Deputies were assisting Walton Police Department on a complaint at the Village Police Department.

During the course of the investigation, patrols observed that 44-year-old Melissa Knorr, of Walton was showing signs of impairment and had operated a motor vehicle to the Walton Police Department.

Upon completion of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged Knorr with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a misdemeanor in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Upon completion of arrest processing, Knorr was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Village of Walton Court at a later date.