HTN: Probation Likely for Former Cop

A former Buffalo police officer will not spend time in jail for hitting his neighbor with a metal rod. Monte Montalvo was sentenced to community service and probation after an August 21st fight outside his Baraga Street home. The 38-year-old was reprimanded by the judge for failing to be a role model as one of the city's few Hispanic officers. Montalvo was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges, but legal troubles are not over for the former officer. He also will stand trial later this month for allegedly molesting a 19-year-old University of Buffalo student. A federal felony handgun charge is also pending.