Criminal charges against Denver firefighter dismissed and sealed

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Criminal charges against a Denver firefighter have been dismissed.

Court records show the court system dismissed and sealed the criminal charges against Derek Smith in March 2024.

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A Denver firefighter is facing criminal charges after a domestic incident in Colorado Springs, the Denver Fire Department (DFD) announced October 30, 2023.

According to Denver Fire Department, Derek Smith was arrested on October 17, 2023 following a "domestic incident." Smith is charged by the El Paso County District Attorney with felony first-degree criminal trespass of a dwelling and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

Officials with Denver Fire say that Smith was hired in 2020 and was assigned to Station 28. Officials add that Smith has been placed on leave without pay, pending the result of the trial.

The department also stated that once the criminal disposition is made, they will initiate an internal investigation.