MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for shooting at law enforcement officers during an hours-long standoff in early 2023.

33-year-old Renaldo Smith received his sentence from U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on July 3, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia.

Smith was sentenced to 300 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Federal sentences do not allow for parole.

“Renaldo Smith put the lives of many people at risk when he opened fire on law enforcement officers attempting to take him safely into custody,” U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary said. “These highly trained officers are to be commended for their display of bravery in the line of duty and for safely bringing the defendant into custody.”

According to documents and statements referenced in court, on January 31, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) located Smith at a home on Somerset Drive in Warner Robins. Smith, wanted on state felony warrants, opened and quickly shut the door before firing multiple gunshots at officers attempting to enter. The Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD) SWAT team and Hostage Negotiator Team arrived on the scene and negotiated with Smith for hours before deploying pepper spray. A gunfire exchange followed, and Smith was taken into custody.

Inside the home, authorities recovered a Glock 9mm pistol with a 30-round drum magazine and a rifle.

“This incident highlights the risks that these dedicated professionals face every day,” U.S. Marshal Stephen Lynn said. “It was a job well done.”

According to the news release, Smith’s criminal history includes convictions for robbery by force and possession of methamphetamine.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based violence prevention and setting focused enforcement priorities.

The U.S. Marshals Service and WRPD investigated the case, with assistance from the ATF, FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Monica L. Daniels prosecuted the case.