IOWA CITY, Iowa-
A volunteer firefighter was ordered to take an anger management class for using his firefighter’s blue vehicle lights to pull over an Iowa City motorist.
Kevin G. Hutchins, 44, of Palo pleaded guilty Thursday to impersonating a public official and afterward was placed on one year of probation. He was also ordered to serve 50 hours of community service and write an apology to the woman he pulled over, court records show.
Hutchins used his vehicle’s emergency light to stop the woman’s vehicle in March after she made what he considered an improper lane change. Only law enforcement officers have the authority to stop drivers.
Palo Fire Chief Steve Mason said Hutchins has been on suspension pending resolution of the case. He said he has not decided whether Hutchins will remain with the department.
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Information from: The Gazette,
