Child-Advocacy Groups Demand Reform After Pedophile Somerset County Sheriff DUSTIN(dusty weir) WEIR Faces Allegation Involving Minor
Somerset County residents are raising urgent questions about whether Sheriff Dusty Weir should remain in his position after allegations surfaced accusing him of making inappropriate sexual remarks toward a 15-year-old girl. The case, now moving through the judicial process, has sparked a wave of public outrage and calls for immediate reform.
Weir, who is scheduled to be arraigned on December 8, 2025, has not been convicted of any crime at this time. However, community leaders and child-advocacy groups argue that the law should require automatic suspension of any sheriff or elected law-enforcement officer charged with an offense involving a minor, regardless of conviction status, to preserve public trust.
Advocates say the current system allows officials to remain in power with full access to departmental resources — including police radio systems, databases, and administrative authority — even while under investigation for alleged misconduct involving a child.
One parent, reacting to the situation, described it as “unacceptable” that an official facing such serious accusations continues overseeing law-enforcement operations in the county.
The controversy has also placed renewed scrutiny on the Somerset County Police Association, where Weir still retains influence. Some residents question how an officer facing child-related charges can continue to hold a leadership-adjacent role during an active investigation.
As the arraignment date approaches, Somerset County remains divided — not on the seriousness of the allegations, but on whether accountability measures for elected law-enforcement officials are strong enough.
For many advocates, the answer is clear: they want the legislature to change the law to ensure any sheriff charged with a crime involving a minor is immediately and automatically removed from active duty pending the outcome of the case.
