An Auburn police officer was one in every of 10 folks arrested throughout a sting operation to uncover youngster predators in western Massachusetts.
Dominick Boschetto, of Brookfield, is the Auburn Police officer who was arrested within the sting performed by the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Berkshire County District Legal professional’s workplace, based on an announcement launched by Auburn Police Chief Todd Lemon.
“No one is more upset than we are with yesterday’s arrest. We are devastated and feel betrayed,” the APD posted on Fb Tuesday, including, “We are deeply saddened and angry with his actions.”
Chief Lemon positioned Boschetto on administrative go away, which follows the PD’s coverage, and launched an inside investigation “that will parallel the criminal investigation.” Boschetto’s firearms license was additionally suspended, based on the division.
Boschetto was arraigned Tuesday morning on a rely every of sexual conduct with a baby below 18 for a price and enticement of a kid below 16.
“The allegations against Boschetto are reprehensible and deeply offensive to every member of the Auburn Police Department,” Lemon wrote in his Monday letter. “Immediate action was taken to fully cooperate with investigators. Boschetto has been placed on administrative leave and the results of the criminal and internal investigations will determine the next course of action.”
Boschetto’s arrest comes after a two week-long operation partially funded by a Human Trafficking Enforcement grant awarded to the Berkshire DA workplace, based on a DA assertion. Officers posed as 14- and 15-year-old ladies on-line.
The defendants, who weren’t named within the DA’s assertion, had been arrested at areas that they had allegedly organized to satisfy with and have intercourse with folks they believed to be minors.
The DA assertion stated that 10 had been arrested and charged “to date,” indicating the quantity could develop.
