Crime & Safety

Wakefield Fire Captain On Leave Amid Indecent Assault Accusations

Off duty incident puts longtime fire department employee Christopher J. Smith on leave.

WAKEFIELD, MA —Longtime Fire Captain Christopher Smith has been placed on administrative leave among accusations he indecently assaulted a teenage girl. WBZ reports Smith allegedly indecently assaulted his daughter's 19-year-old friend at a 2015 Christmas party at his home.

Wakefield Fire Chief Michael Sullivan confirmed the alleged incident did not occur while Smith was on duty.

Smith has been part of the department for 22 years.

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