A Villages resident who kicked a cop and urinated at town square got a break last week in court.

Stephen Earle Fish, 34, who lists an address at 709 Truman Ave. on the Historic Side of The Villages, last week in Lake County Court agreed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract. He has agreed to seek substance abuse counseling and a psychological evaluation if directed by the pre-trial intervention program officer. He has also agreed to pay $400 in court costs.

Fish had been arrested July 12 on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, trespassing and disorderly intoxication. He will not face prosecution on those charges if he lives up to the terms of the pre-trial intervention contract.

Law enforcement had been called to Gator’s Dockside at Spanish Springs Town Square, where Fish was arguing with customers and causing a disturbance, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.

“He was also observed by several customers at the business, urinating on a light pole, in plain view of patrons,” the arresting officer wrote in the report.

Fish, who had been ordered to leave the restaurant, returned and “walked right in front of police with his pants falling down.”

When Fish was told he was under arrest, he responded, “No I’m not.”

He stiffened his body and refused to enter a patrol car.

When a female police officer attempted to get Fish’s feet into the car, he “intentionally” kicked her in the hand.