Fort Smith firefighter Norwood gets deferred probation

The case

Fort Smith firefighter Norwood received deferred probation after taking from a union. The money has been repaid.

The case involved money belonging to the union, and Norwood has connected the theft to a gambling problem. He has since retired from the Fort Smith Fire Department.

What deferred probation means

Deferred probation is a court disposition in which a person remains under probation requirements rather than receiving an immediate final judgment. The outcome depends on compliance with the terms set in the case.

The information available for this brief identifies Norwood, the amount involved, the repayment and his retirement, but does not establish the length or specific conditions of his probation.

What happens next

The court process will turn on whether Norwood follows the conditions of deferred probation. Any later court action would determine how the case proceeds.

The case connects a former Fort Smith firefighter, a union theft and a gambling problem. Norwood has repaid the money and is no longer serving as a firefighter.