Glasgow Police Officer Tyler Edwards Released Personal Statement on January Fatality

Glasgow Assistant Chief of Police Tyler Edwards has released a personal statement regarding a traffic fatality he was involved in when he was off duty driving a city owned vehicle. 

According to a prior release from the Glasgow Police Department, Edwards—who serves as Assistant Chief—was involved in the crash and was subsequently placed on administrative leave pending investigation. The Montana Highway Patrol conducted a preliminary review, and a blood analysis performed by the Montana State Crime Lab found no substances that would have impaired his ability to drive. Edwards was later cleared to return to work in early March.

Officials have stated there is currently no indication of malicious or criminal activity, though a full investigation remains ongoing and could take several months to complete.

The Glasgow City Council on Monday tabled a motion to move Edwards into the role of Interim Chief of Police for the Glasgow Police Department.