MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former Memphis Police officer who was arrested in January for stalking his ex-fiancee and violating an order of protection has been arrested again.
Joshua Barnes, 28, was charged with aggravated stalking , violating an order of protection, violating bail conditions and vandalism.
According to the affidavit, Barnes’ ex-fiancee found the windshield of her car shattered in her work parking lot on South Main Street on Feb. 16; she said the lot is only accessible with a security card.
She told police she then saw a man walking away from the parking lot and confirmed that person was Barnes when she got to the front of the building and saw him face-to-face.
According to the affidavit, the victim told Barnes he was in violation of the order of protection, at which point Barnes walked away. Surveillance video captured the scene.
Barnes was arrested Feb. 24. His bond has been set at $20,000.
The victim has the order of protection against Barnes out of DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Memphis Police told WREG that Barnes was assigned to the Ridgeway Precinct but is no longer with the force.
MPD said despite Barnes’ history with the department, “this case will be handled just like any other.”
He had been with the Memphis Police Department since January 2009.