Laurel school resource officer on leave pending investigation into alleged sexual contact with student

LAUREL – A Laurel school resource officer is on administrative leave pending an investigation into alleged sexual contact with a student.

Laurel Police Chief Rick Musson said the city administrator was tasked with leading the internal investigation by Laurel Mayor Tom Nelson.

The officer’s name has not been released.

On Monday afternoon, Laurel Schools Superintendent Linda Filpula released a statement that she had asked for the suspension Friday.

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