Former Sgt. Paul Medeiros of the Dartmouth Police Department will not serve any time in jail for assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidation.

On August 23, he admitted to sufficient facts for a guilty finding in New Bedford District Court, and the case will continue without a finding for 18 months.

Det. Kyle Costa confirmed that Medeiros resigned from the Dartmouth Police Department and surrendered in his license to carry, as required by the court.

Medeiros, 47, is also required to continue supervised mental health counseling, reside at his mother’s home at 43 Buttonwood Rd., not abuse his victim, and have no access, possession, or use of firearms.

Medeiros was arrested on April 7, 2017 after he threatened his wife and dog with his department issued firearm when he came home on a break while on duty at the police department.

According to court documents, Medeiros’ wife called 911 after he waved his gun at her and at the dog, while their young daughter was at home. Medeiros’ wife and daughter managed to leave the home, but not until after Medeiros became aware that she had called the police.

When he realized that she had called the police, he attempted to take her phone from her and hang up the call, but his wife managed to get the phone back and stay on the line with dispatchers. He attempted to prevent officers from responding and cancel responding units.

Medeiros’ wife said that this incident followed four years of abuse.

In her written statement, she said that he had held a gun to his head and hers on more than one occasion, that he had hit her head against the couch so hard that she thought her neck was broken and attempted to prevent her from seeking medical treatment, resulting in extensive soft tissue damage, and that he had threatened her with a gun while she was in the shower. She also said he had forced sexual activity.

After this incident, Medeiros’ wife obtained a restraining order, and Medeiros was placed on GPS-monitored house arrest at his mother’s house, and was only allowed to leave for legal and medical appointments.

He was also placed on paid administrative leave from the Dartmouth Police Department. On August 24, 2017, he was removed from house arrest although all other GPS conditions remained in effect, along with the restraining order.

The GPS monitor was removed on September 29, 2017.