Firefighter ordered to anger management

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Oct 27, 9:13 AM EDT

Firefighter ordered to anger management

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- A volunteer firefighter was ordered to take an anger management class after using his vehicle's emergency lights to pull over a motorist.

Kevin G. Hutchins, 44, of Palo, pleaded guilty Thursday to impersonating a public official. He was given one year of probation and was 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 blue lights to stop the woman 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.