A former Cary Police Department detective who was arrested in Florida after authorities alleged he attacked a woman outside a Sarasota bar has pleaded no contest to a reduced misdemeanor charge and received probation.
Jeremy T. Dutton, 30, of Woodstock, Illinois, was arrested by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on March 1, 2026, following an incident outside Gateway Live in Sarasota. At the time of the incident, Dutton was employed as a detective with the Cary Police Department in Illinois.
Dutton subsequently resigned from the department before an internal investigation into his arrest was completed.
Incident Outside Sarasota Bar
According to an arrest report obtained and reported on by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, Sarasota County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at approximately 2:12 a.m. on March 1 to Gateway Live, located at 6531 Gateway Avenue, for a reported battery.
A woman at the scene told deputies that a shirtless man had slammed her to the ground and kicked her. She identified the man as Dutton, who was reportedly walking north through the parking lot when deputies arrived.
According to the report, the woman told investigators Dutton had been arguing with patrons and staff outside the establishment. She said she asked what was happening, after which Dutton allegedly began yelling at her.
The woman told deputies she attempted to walk away but Dutton followed her, placed an arm around her neck and pulled her to the ground. According to her statement documented in the arrest report, her head struck a concrete parking block.
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She further alleged Dutton stood up and stomped twice on the right side of her face with his foot.
Victim Reported Losing Consciousness
The woman told investigators she briefly lost consciousness following the incident and experienced jaw pain and the sensation that her teeth were loose.
The arrest report also documented several apparent injuries, including:
- Scrapes to the left side of her face and chin.
- A scrape on her left elbow.
- A scrape on her right hand.
- Reported pain involving her jaw and teeth.
The woman was transported by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. According to the report, medical personnel indicated she may have suffered a fractured jaw, although additional imaging was needed to determine the extent of the injury.
Witness Described Alleged Attack
A witness interviewed by deputies gave an account that generally supported the woman’s allegations, according to the arrest report.
The witness told investigators he saw Dutton grab the woman and bring her to the ground, causing her head to strike the ground. The witness further reported seeing Dutton kick the woman in the face twice.
According to the report, bystanders then intervened and physically pulled Dutton away from the woman.
Deputy Encounters Dutton
A Sarasota County sheriff’s deputy located Dutton in the parking lot. The arrest report described Dutton as visibly intoxicated and stated that he had blood on his face.
Dutton initially complied when instructed to sit on the ground but repeatedly attempted to stand, according to the report.
The deputy eventually grabbed Dutton by the right arm as Dutton allegedly continued attempting to stand and walk away while pulling his arm from the deputy’s grasp.
Two nearby individuals assisted the deputy in bringing Dutton to the ground, where he was handcuffed before additional deputies arrived, according to the report.
Dutton declined medical transport and was subsequently taken to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. The report stated that he was uncooperative with questioning and did not provide a statement.
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Initial Criminal Charges
Dutton was initially arrested on allegations of felony battery and resisting an officer without violence.
Public booking information from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office identified his occupation as a detective. A judge subsequently found probable cause following his arrest and set bond at $20,000 on the battery allegation and $500 on the resisting allegation, according to court records reported by Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
Dutton was released after posting bond and was placed on supervised pretrial release with conditions that included restrictions involving alcohol and illegal drugs and requirements for random testing.
Defense Disputed Account of Incident
Dutton’s defense attorney later disputed the allegations contained in the initial arrest report.
According to court filings reported by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, defense attorney Richard Eisenberg argued that video evidence showed Dutton being pushed backward by a group of people and into the woman, causing her to fall.
The defense further maintained that Dutton did not kick the woman and alleged that Dutton himself was subsequently knocked to the pavement and struck by other individuals.
Those assertions represented the defense’s account of the incident and differed from statements attributed to the woman and a witness in the initial sheriff’s office report.
The defense reportedly provided video from outside Gateway Live and a nearby business as discovery evidence in the case.
Prosecutors Did Not Pursue Original Felony Charge
The criminal case changed significantly following Dutton’s initial arrest.
According to court records reported by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, prosecutors ultimately declined to pursue the original felony battery charge and refiled the matter with misdemeanor allegations of battery, resisting an officer without violence and disorderly intoxication.
The development occurred after Dutton’s attorney sought to terminate his supervised release, arguing that Dutton had remained on supervised release for 98 days without being formally charged and that the period exceeded the applicable deadline under Florida court rules.
Dutton Pleads No Contest to Disorderly Conduct
In September 2026, Dutton pleaded no contest in absentia to one count of disorderly conduct, a second-degree misdemeanor, according to court records reported by Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
The previously filed battery and resisting-an-officer charges were dropped, and the disorderly-intoxication charge was amended to disorderly conduct.
Sarasota County Judge Maryann Olson Uzabel withheld adjudication. Court records indicate Dutton was sentenced to:
- Six months of county probation with mail-in reporting.
- Completion of an eight-hour anger-management course.
- Random urinalysis testing.
- No consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- No direct or indirect contact with the woman involved in the incident.
The plea documentation also referenced a substance-abuse program as part of the disposition.
According to the reported court records, Dutton’s probation may terminate early once he satisfies the required conditions, which must be completed within four months. The judge also reserved the issue of possible restitution for 60 days.
Dutton paid $268 in court costs and fees.
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Cary Police Department Response
The Cary Police Department previously told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that department officials were immediately informed of Dutton’s arrest.
Dutton was placed on paid administrative leave while the department initiated an internal investigation.
According to Cary police officials, Dutton resigned before the internal investigation was completed.
His final day of employment with the Village of Cary was April 9, 2026. His last day actually working for the department was February 26, several days before the Florida incident.
Public Village of Cary records show Dutton had previously been recognized in January 2025 for five years of service with the police department.
Current Status
As of October 2, 2026, the criminal case is closed, according to court records reported by Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
Dutton pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct, while adjudication was withheld. The battery and resisting-an-officer charges were dropped.
Dutton is subject to the probationary and court-ordered conditions imposed as part of the disposition. He is no longer employed by the Cary Police Department.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Was Jeremy Dutton convicted of felony battery?
No. Dutton was initially arrested on a felony battery allegation, but prosecutors later declined to pursue that felony charge. He ultimately pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and the court withheld adjudication.
Were the battery and resisting charges dismissed?
Yes. According to court records reported in September 2026, prosecutors dropped the battery and resisting-an-officer-without-violence charges as part of the final disposition.
What sentence did Dutton receive?
The court imposed six months of county probation, an eight-hour anger-management course and additional conditions involving drug and alcohol restrictions, random testing and no contact with the woman involved in the incident.
Is Dutton still a Cary police officer?
No. Cary police officials said Dutton resigned while on administrative leave and before the department completed its internal investigation. His final day of employment was April 9, 2026.
Did Dutton admit to attacking the woman?
The available records do not establish such an admission. The initial sheriff’s office report documented allegations from the woman and a witness, while Dutton’s defense later disputed that account and cited video evidence in support of a different version of events. His ultimate no-contest plea was to disorderly conduct rather than battery.
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