SOMERSET COUNTY, PA — Criminal charges have been filed against a law enforcement official after an incident involving a girl during a “Shop With a Cop” last year at an area Walmart.
Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday charged Somerset County Sheriff Dustin Weir, 46, with corruption of minors, state Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office announced.
According to investigators, Weir pressured a 15-year-old girl to accompany him to the store aisle where condoms were sold, then attempted to photograph the girl next to the condoms. Weir also directed explicit comments and questions to the girl.
”The facts in this case outline lewd acts committed by a law enforcement leader who swore an oath to protect his community and set an example for fellow officers,” Sunday said in a statement. “This type
of conduct harms the image and reputation of law enforcement officers who spend their days making sacrifices to keep communities safe. Criminal behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of occupation, title or rank.”
The girl was at the December 2024 event assisting with a photo booth, when Weir approached her and told her to follow him. She wanted to stay at the booth, but felt pressured by Weir, and followed him to the condoms area.
In that aisle, Weir made sexual remarks and asked questions, asking if the girl had used condoms or had sex yet. He also mentioned what he would do if he was the girl’s boyfriend.
The attorney general’s office is not releasing the name of the girl, or anyone involved in the reporting of the incident to law enforcement, so as to protect the identity of the juvenile victim.