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Butler police chief, former mayor sued in federal court for alleged excessive force

The complaint seeks more than $25,000 in damages and alleges excessive force, unlawful seizure and other civil-rights violations after Ward was struck twice.

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Defendants in the case include former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus, Butler Police Chief Eric Winbigler, Tiffany Dingus, the village of Butler and other unnamed village employees.

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Former Village of Butler mayor sued by man he is charged with running over with car

Former Village of Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is being sued for damages by the man he is charged with running over in his car in July 2025.

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Butler police chief, former mayor sued in federal court for alleged excessive force

Defendants in the case include former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus, Butler Police Chief Eric Winbigler, Tiffany Dingus, the village of Butler and other unnamed village employees.

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Richland Source broke the news on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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