GLOUCESTER – Chief Edward Conley reports that on Monday morning, federal law enforcement officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants at two private residences — including one owned by a Gloucester police officer — in connection with an ongoing cybercrime investigation.
The police officer has been placed on administrative leave.
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.
As this matter concerns an active federal investigation, the Department will not be providing further comment at this time. All inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
The Gloucester Police Department reminds the public that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
