Guy J. Turcotte, 56, of Glasgow, is under investigation after a woman said he touched her body in an inappropriate manner. Turcotte is a detective with Glasgow Police and is the former chief.
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GLASGOW — A detective with the Glasgow Police Department has been placed on administrative leave due to a pending investigation.
Guy J. Turcotte, 56, is facing sexual assault allegations after a woman said he touched her in an inappropriate manner in January. The incident allegedly happened at a place where Turcotte had inquired about getting an animal groomed, according to a petition for an order of protection. The alleged victim’s identity and place of employment are being withheld due to the nature of the allegations.
The city of Glasgow declined to comment on the status of Turcotte’s employment on Wednesday in a phone call with WCLU News. They released information Friday detailing that he is on administrative release pending the outcome of the investigation. Glasgow Police and Kentucky State Police are leading it. The city said no other information would be released.
An attempt to reach Turcotte’s attorney, Ben Rogers, was unsuccessful this week. He appeared in court before Family Court Judge Mica Pence. She took the case under submission, which means a ruling is likely to come at a later time.
Read more about the allegations here.
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