GPD Officer Placed On Leave

Glasgow Police Officer Joshua Nolan has been placed on paid administrative leave pending investigation and has been on leave since the middle of January. The Division of Criminal Investigation has been in the area for further investigation.

Chief of Police Robert Weber said at this time he could not discuss the reasons for the investigation or any details about Nolan’s future with the Glasgow Police Department due to personnel matters.

On Jan. 18, Nolan appeared in front of Judge Yvonne Laird in Valley County District Court regarding an order of protection brought against Nolan by a Glasgow resident the previous Thursday, Jan. 12. A temporary order of protection was granted at that time.

After hearing the evidence and testimony from the defendant’s witnesses, Judge Laird did not see any immediate threat, however the evidence indicated Nolan engaged in stalking, setting out to intimidate and harass, which caused the plaintiff distress and emotional harm. Though Judge Laird dissolved the protection order she did indicate if contact continues, then the order will likely be granted at that time.

Editor’s Note: Due to privacy and safety concerns, The Glasgow Courier chose not to name the plaintiff in this case. The Glasgow Courier chose to name the officer in this case, due to his position of public trust as a member of the Glasgow Police Department.