A jury acquitted Kimberly Susan Slater of felony charges for attacking Richardson Bay harbormaster Curtis Havel with bear spray. After a six-day trial, she was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and delaying a public officer. The incident occurred when Havel approached Slater’s boat in 2020 to deliver information, leading to an altercation. Prosecutor Matthew Jacobs asserted Slater acted intentionally, referencing their previous conflicts, while defense attorney Charles Dresow contended that Havel's lack of identification misled Slater. Sentencing is scheduled for May 14, where Slater may face jail time and fines.
The jury acquitted Kimberly Susan Slater on felony charges for assaulting harbormaster Curtis Havel with bear spray, resulting in only misdemeanor convictions.
In his closing argument, prosecutor Matthew Jacobs argued Slater intentionally assaulted Havel, emphasizing their hostile history and her awareness of the situation.
Defense attorney Charles Dresow claimed Havel's failure to announce himself led to confusion, questioning the legitimacy of the encounter as a law enforcement duty.
Following the incident, Slater cooperated with investigators by providing evidence, which ultimately influenced the jury's understanding of her actions.
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