Kimberly Susan Slater was sentenced to probation and community service after being convicted of obstructing a peace officer and assault for spraying bear spray at a harbormaster. The incident occurred in 2020 when Curtis Havel visited Slater's boat regarding derelict vessel regulations. While acquitted of felony charges, Slater's defense argued that Havel lacked law enforcement training, while the prosecution contended her actions were premeditated. Havel expressed feelings of anger toward the legal system during sentencing, highlighting the emotional fallout from the encounter.
Havel expressed deep frustration about feeling abandoned by the legal system, despite his lengthy commitment to serving the community, saying, "I feel angry, I feel hurt, I feel abandoned by a system I spent my career believing in."
Defense attorney Charles Dresow highlighted the case's nuance, stressing that Slater's actions stemmed from a complex scenario, noting that the court's decision was ultimately fair.
During the trial, jurors reviewed video evidence capturing the altercation, showing Slater's confrontation with harbormaster Havel over agency regulations.
Prosecutor Jacobs described Slater's actions as premeditated, indicating she feigned ignorance of Havel's intentions, stating she hid before the assault.
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