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Gloucester police officer on leave after FBI search
“At this time, there is no information indicating that the investigation is related to any conduct performed while on duty or related to their duties as a Gloucester Police Department employee.”
A Gloucester police officer has been placed on administrative leave in connection with an ongoing cybercrime investigation by the FBI, officials announced.
Gloucester Police Chief Edward Conley said Monday that the FBI executed search warrants at two private residences, one of which is owned by the Gloucester officer, related to the federal investigation.
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The officer, whose name has not been released, has been placed on leave, Conley said.
“At this time, there is no information indicating that the investigation is related to any conduct performed while on duty or related to their duties as a Gloucester Police Department employee,” Conley said. “As this matter concerns an active federal investigation, the department will not be providing further comment at this time.”
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A request for comment from the FBI was not immediately returned.
“The Department of Justice does not confirm or deny investigations,” the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said in a statement.
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