Dustin Weir is the Sheriff of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He began as a deputy in 2001 and became sheriff in 2021 after the death of the previous sheriff. All across the country, law enforcement officers are encouraged to participate in the “Shop With a Cop” program that provides back-to-school clothes and supplies or Christmas gifts to low-income children. Weir is accused of lewd behavior with the 15-year-old girl who was operating the photo booth at the event. He’s been charged with corruption of a minor.
According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, Weir made her stand in front of the condoms and tried to take a picture of her with the condoms. He also made several sexual comments completely inappropriate for a minor including telling her what he would do to her if he were her boyfriend. He denies the incident happened and says he will not take a leave of absence nor resign.
- Pennsylvania Attorney General: Somerset County Sheriff Charged with Corruption of Minors for Incident During ‘Shop with a Cop’ Event at Walmart
- Somerset Shop With a Cop: Statement from Somerset County Shop With a Cop Program (PDF)
- WJAC: County commissioners respond to allegations against Somerset sheriff