In March 2023, Sgt. Witt was captured on body camera footage repeatedly kicking a DUI suspect, Louis Jackson, in the head during an arrest. This excessive use of force led to criminal charges, including assault by a public officer and assault likely to cause great bodily injury. Witt resigned in June 2023 amid the internal investigation. Notably, Witt had a prior history of misconduct, including a 2018 bar brawl that resulted in a misdemeanor conviction and demotion. ([latimes.com](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-16/merced-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-kicked-dui-suspect-head-dustin-witt?utm_source=openai))
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