NORWICH – A man accused of assaulting a Norwich City Police officer pleaded guilty to attempted assault and was sentenced to jail by Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. in Chenango County Court; NPD officer and victim of the attempted assault spoke at the sentencing.

David Quintana, 33, Oxford, was indicted on Dec. 17, 2014 for assault in the second degree, a class D felony; criminal contempt in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor; and assault in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor.

It is alleged on Nov. 22, 2014 at Denny's Restaurant and Bar, located at 75 N. Broad St. in the City of Norwich, Quintana did intentionally cause physical injury to Norwich City Police Officer Adam Francis while he was performing a lawful duty.

While being placed in a patrol vehicle by Officer Francis, Quintana allegedly kicked the door of the patrol vehicle shut while the officer's hand was between the door and the door frame. Officer Francis's hand was crushed, which caused him pain, swelling and bruising.

It is also alleged that Quintana violated a court mandate signed on Dec. 10, 2013 by Judge James E. Downey, preventing him from patronizing establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption until Dec. 9, 2014.

Quintana was arraigned on Jan. 5 and pleaded not guilty on all counts.

During his arraignment, First Assistant District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese said Quintana had posted $2,500 cash bail, which was originally set by Norwich City Court.

Ferrarese requested additional bail be set at $5,000, but Quintana's posted bail was continued and he remained out with conditions.

While out on bail, Quintana violated the terms and conditions of his release and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility, where he is currently incarcerated.

On March 16, Quintana pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of attempted assault in the second degree, a class E felony.

Before Quintana was sentenced, Ferrarese said, “The victim, Officer Francis, is here and would like speak.”

Francis walked to the front of the courtroom and stood in front of Quintana.

“You kept saying [the arrest] was a racial issue,” said Francis to Quintana. “It wasn't because of a racial issue.”

“I have friends from all walks of life,” added Francis.

Francis said he arrested Quintana because the defendant had two violations related to drinking and having an open container.