Austin Smith
From LEO Ratings
Service Record
| Agency | Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia |
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired in 2019.[1] |
| Last Known Status | Administrative Leave[2] |
Commendations
2021 Ribbon of Valor
On October 18, 2021, Smith received a Ribbon of Valor from the Metropolitan Police Department.[3]
Incident Reports
2021 Deaths of Nicholas Harris and Leah Foster
On May 27, 2021, Smith was off-duty and driving "at a high rate of speed" when he hit another vehicle, killing Harris and Foster.[2]
Response Timeline
The investigation found that Smith had been driving 105 mph. before the crash.[4]
On March 25, 2022, Smith was indicted for felony negligent manslaughter and misdemeanor negligent driving.[1]
In 2022, Smith was placed on administrative leave.[2]
On January 31, 2023, Smith pleaded guilty to two charges of negligent manslaughter.[2]
On March 24, 2023, Smith was sentenced to 18 months in jail.[4]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 D.C. police officer faces charges involving 2021 Lothian crash that left Calvert County couple dead, Report Annapolis, 2022-05-20
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Marty Madden, D.C. cop pleads guilty to negligent manslaughter, Southern Maryland News, 2023-02-15
- ↑ Annual Awards Ceremony, Metropolitan Police Department, 2021-10-18
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Former MPD officer sentenced on vehicular manslaughter charges in death of Md. couple, WJLA, 2023-03-24
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