In 2022, Detective Ronald Johnson was terminated from the Smithfield Police Department following allegations of misconduct. Johnson was accused of using police department equipment for personal gain, misrepresenting facts to obtain a no-contact order, and engaging in activities that negatively impacted his perceived integrity as a police officer. Additionally, Johnson faced public accusations of using government-issued equipment to record individuals without authorization and leveraging his position for political purposes. These actions led to his dismissal from the department.
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