Officer Name: Sgt. Dustin Witt

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Sgt. Dustin Witt – Merced County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

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 […]

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