Austin Smith

From LEO Ratings
 
If you're enjoying our content, please Like, Follow, Share, etc. Read more on how to support the site.
Facebook logoTwitter logo

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