MOAH, Utah - The head of Utah’s Moab Police Department is stepping away from his post and taking a leave of absence just days after the city announced it would be investigating officers’ handling of a possible domestic violence case last month involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, Fox News Digital has confirmed.Police Chief Bret Edge requested a leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act that began Monday, Lisa Church, communications director for the City of Moab, confirmed to Fox News.
The Moab Times-Independent was first to report the news.Edge and Moab Mayor Emily Niehaus did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request seeking comment.