A convicted felon with a history of violence, Renaldo Smith, 33, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for shooting at law enforcement officers during a standoff. The incident occurred at a Warner Robins, Georgia residence, where Smith was wanted on felony warrants.
Smith pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell, includes 300 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
The standoff lasted several hours, during which Smith fired at federal and local officers who were attempting to take him into custody safely. No officers were injured in the incident.
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“Renaldo Smith put the lives of many people at risk when he opened fire on law enforcement officers attempting to take him safely into custody,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary. “These highly trained officers are to be commended for their display of bravery in the line of duty and for safely bringing the defendant into custody.”
“The U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force is composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals and specially deputized and highly trained state and local officers whose primary mission is to arrest violent state and local fugitives. This is dangerous work that keeps our communities safe,” said U.S. Marshal Stephen Lynn. “This incident highlights the risks that these dedicated professionals face every day. It was a job well done.”
There is no parole in the federal system, meaning Smith will serve his full 25-year sentence.
The FBI, ATF, and the Warner Robins Police Department investigated the case.
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