A Carbon County man who previously admitted assaulting a police officer and threatening the life of another officer was sentenced to a county prison term on Friday.

Jason Gagliardo, 49, of Summit Hill, was sentenced by Judge Joseph J. Matika to serve three to 18 months in the county prison on a charge of aggravated assault on a police officer and one year probation on a charge of terroristic threats, with the terms running concurrently.

Gagliardo was arrested on Nov. 7, 2015, when borough police responded to 141 W. Mountain Top for a man threatening to harm a police officer.

When police arrived on scene they attempted to speak with the man, identified as Gagliardo, who lived at that residence. He began to fight with police.

He threatened the life of officer Todd Woodward. While being taken into custody and placed in a police cruiser, he kicked and struck at officer Kyle Kohler, who had responded to assist borough police.

In exchange for the plea, one count each of threats, simple assault, resisting arrest, harassment and persistent disorderly conduct were dropped by the district attorney’s office.

Defense attorney Gregory L. Mousseau, chief public defender, said his client has a long history of mental health problems. He said the incident was the result of his client not taking his medications and drinking wine in excess.

Gagliardo read a letter apologizing for his actions and to the two police officers involved. He admitted he had drunk wine and was off his medications when the incident occurred.

Matika said he believed the incident was the result of Gagliardo drinking and not being on his proper medications.

In addition to the prison term, Matika ordered Gagliardo to supply a DNA sample, not consume any alcohol, take his medication as prescribed, pay court costs of about $1,000 and pay a $50 per month supervision fee while on parole.

He was given credit for 13 days spent in prison on the charges.

Because of his medications, Matika said Gagliardo can serve the remaining time on consecutive two-day weekends beginning Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.