GLOUCESTER – The following is a statement from Gloucester Police Chief Edward Conley:
“On Friday, May 9, the Gloucester Police Department was notified by federal authorities that one of our officers has been charged with possession of child pornography.
“The officer was placed on paid administrative leave on April 28, after agents executed a search warrant at the officer’s home as part of their investigation.
“Every officer swears an oath to serve the public with integrity. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and we place tremendous importance on maintaining the trust of those we serve.
“The allegations being faced by this officer run counter to every value of the Gloucester Police Department. The Gloucester Police Department is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney’s Office as noted in their statement today, and will continue to do so.
“The Gloucester Police Department would like to thank the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their diligence and professionalism in the handling of this matter.”
The Gloucester Police Department will have no further comment at this time. Any additional inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
