BELLINGHAM — The case involving a former Bellingham police officer, who was fired last fall over accusations of misconduct and later arrested on charges of domestic violence, has reached its conclusion.

Jacob C. Esparza, 35, of Lynden, pleaded guilty to one count of harassment with domestic violence, a gross misdemeanor, in Whatcom County District Court. He was sentenced to serve 364 days in jail, with 362 suspended.

Esparza was placed on two years of supervised probation – he has to undergo alcohol abuse treatment and a domestic violence evaluation, according to Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney David McEachran.

Esparza also is not allowed to own a gun or have any contact with the victim for the next five years, McEachran said.

The proceedings took place June 15.

Esparza was previously charged in Whatcom County Superior Court with one count of felony domestic violence harassment and one count of fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor.