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Deputy Sheriff Merria – St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

On March 1, 2020, Deputy Sheriff Merria, along with Officers Pryce, Sirles, and Shaver, allegedly used excessive force against Timothy Lalonde, a blind man, during an arrest. Lalonde suffered multiple injuries, including brain damage, a broken left wrist, and a torn rotator cuff. A lawsuit was filed against Merria and others, alleging violations of Lalonde’s constitutional rights and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The case is documented in Lalonde v. City of Ogdensburg, 662 F. Supp. 3d 289.

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