Former Providence firefighter John Smith pleaded no contest to charges of assaulting police officers at a local bar, as reported by WPRI.com. The incident occurred in December when Smith got into a physical altercation with officers who were responding to a call at the bar.
Smith, who had previously served as a firefighter in Providence, entered his plea in court and will face sentencing at a later date. The altercation resulted in Smith being charged with assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct.
The plea comes after an internal investigation by the Providence Fire Department, which led to Smith’s termination from his position. The department stated that Smith’s actions were in violation of their code of conduct and did not reflect the values of the department.
Smith’s attorney stated that his client regrets his actions and is taking responsibility for them. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect towards law enforcement officers, particularly for individuals in positions of authority. Smith will now await his sentencing as he faces the consequences of his actions.
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