HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Somerset County Sheriff Dustin Weir regarding an incident involving Weir and a girl during a “Shop with a Cop” event last year at an area Walmart.
Weir, 46, was charged by Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday with misdemeanor corruption of minors and mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary arraignment and hearing.
According to the Office of Attorney General investigation, 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,” Attorney General Sunday said. “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.
We are 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.
The case will be prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Alicia Werner. Criminal charges, and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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