Cop Assaults Adult Toy Store Employee: Says ‘It’s Bigger Than Me’

An Oklahoma cop assaulted an adult toy store employee!

A clerk at an adult toy store stepped in because a guy who turned out to be a Sherriff's Deputy, was arguing with the female he was with. She apparently wanted to buy adult toys that he claimed, were "bigger than him." (lol)

A Sheriff's deputy named David Dewitt, was arrested Monday, after beating up the clerk at Christie's Toy Box, in Oklahoma.

According to KMPH Oklahoma news, the clerk told police that Dewitt and a woman were walking around the store. Every time the woman wanted something, Dewitt started arguing with her. The article states that he told her that she didn't need the adult toy, because it was, "bigger than him."

Several times he raised his hands, as if he was going to backhand her, so the clerk decided to intervene. He told Dewitt to please cool it, and Dewitt swore at him, and said, "I'm a cop."

Things got more heated when Dewitt brought the adult toy up to the counter, and started arguing with the clerk about batteries. He started punching the clerk in the face and chest. The clerk tossed candies, mints, and another adult toy at the cop. Then Dewitt yelled, "I'm an officer of the law. You don't [effing] assault me. I can have you arrested and jailed to where you never get out."

KMPH Oklahoma news reports that Dewitt jumped in his car, and sped off. But, good news. He was actually pulled over for SPEEDING as he was driving away. He was about to be let go with a warning, when the trooper who stopped him was alerted that Dewitt was wanted for assault. Dewitt was taken into custody.

The sheriff says Dewitt is on paid leave. He also added that Dewitt has done an "outstanding, exceptional job," and that "people have an extreme amount of confidence in him."

Really? Then why would he beat up an adult toy store employee, who is only trying to make people happy? Sad, sad, sad...

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