A Gloucester police officer has been placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing cybercrime investigation conducted by the FBI, which included search warrants at two residences, one belonging to the officer. Gloucester Police Chief Edward Conley confirmed there are no indications that the investigation relates to actions taken while on duty. The FBI and Department of Justice have not provided specific details about the investigation, citing policy on ongoing inquiries. The police department remains limited in its comments due to the active investigation.
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.
As this matter concerns an active federal investigation, the department will not be providing further comment at this time.
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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