Hudson County road inspector pleads guilty to accepting bribes

Authorities say Barry Smith received a cash payment to get rid of any violations he issued regarding a construction project in Bayonne.

News 12 Staff

Oct 30, 2020, 12:05 PM

Updated 1,505 days ago

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A Hudson County road inspector has pleaded guilty to asking for and accepting bribes.
Authorities say Barry Smith received a cash payment to get rid of any violations he issued regarding a construction project in Bayonne.
Smith is set to be sentenced in January.
The state is asking for a three-year prison sentence.