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Deputy Dalton T. Martin – McDowell County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In August 2020, Deputy Martin, along with Deputy Jordan A. Horn, was accused of racial profiling and harassment against African-American residents Donnie and Ventriss Hairston. Martin allegedly accused the Hairstons of growing marijuana plants found on a nearby property, detained them without probable cause, and forcibly entered their home. Additionally, Martin arrested their landlord, Jason B. Tartt, without valid grounds. A federal lawsuit was filed against Martin for civil rights violations, including unlawful seizure and retaliation.

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