In 2022, Deputy D’Amato was named in a lawsuit alleging false arrest and excessive force. The plaintiff, Janet Enoch, claimed that D’Amato arrested her without probable cause after she refused to provide identification during a traffic stop. The court found that there were factual questions regarding the legality of the arrest and whether D’Amato made adequate inquiries before arresting Enoch. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/enoch-v-the-wayne-cnty-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai))

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