Nowlan denied release by judge

By JEFF LAMPE
For The Prairie News

TOULON – Circuit Court Judge William Bauer on Monday denied a request for the pretrial release of Alex R. Nowlan of Toulon.

Nowlan is facing 12 felony charges in Stark County, including eight counts of possession of child pornography, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful restraint, harass/threaten a person and intimidation/physical harm.

Nowlan is being held in the Bureau County Jail and was transported to the Stark County Courthouse for Monday’s review of his case.

Also in court was his father, Robin Nowlan, who asked to have his son released to his custody.
Bauer denied that request, noting that if he were released, Alex Nowlan would have access to firearms, the internet and cellphone service, all of which are available at Robin Nowlan’s home.

Bauer set another review for Alex Nowlan on June 1 in Stark County. He is also scheduled for a June 2 hearing in Marshall County, where he faces eight felony counts.
Bauer also set a July 20 trial date for Alex Nowlan.