A Walton man is facing drug charges in Delaware County.

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced Tuesday that the Delaware County Grand Jury returned a four-count indictment against Paul E. Petrosky, 55, of Walton, New York on December 19, 2024.

According to a press release, Petrosky is accused of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree, a Class D Felony. It is alleged that the defendant sold a quantity of methamphetamine in the Village of Walton during the month of December 2024. If convicted of this felony, the defendant faces up to 2.5 years in state prison and an additional year of post- release supervision.

Count Two of the Indictment accuses Petrosky of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree, a Class D Felony. It is alleged that the defendant sold a quantity of methamphetamine in the Village of Walton on a second date in the Village of Walton. If convicted of this felony, the defendant faces up to 2.5 years in state prison and an additional year of post-release supervision.

Petrosky is also accused of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor. It is alleged that an eight-year-old child was present during the drug sales.

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