PLYMOUTH, MA — A Plymouth police officer was arrested by Massachusetts State Police following a criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct.
Officer Samantha Pelrine was taken into custody, the Plymouth Police Department announced Thursday.
The department said it was “appalled and deeply disturbed by the allegations.”
“We hold our officers to the highest of standards and expect them to uphold their sworn duty both on duty and off,” the department said in a statement.
The department said its primary mission is to safeguard the public’s trust and uphold the law.
“The conduct alleged is in violation of our values and of our basic principles as police officers, to serve and protect,” the statement said.
Pelrine’s duty status is currently under review.
The nature of the charges against Pelrine was not disclosed.
