US EditionMass. police officer brought booze, drugs to meet teen for sex, officials say
- Mitchell Walsh, a Fall River officer, was arrested in Charlestown for alleged human trafficking on Friday night.
- Walsh's arrest stemmed from a sting after he communicated with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old online.
- Walsh allegedly texted the undercover officer for six weeks, discussing bringing cocaine, vodka, and having sex with the juvenile.
- According to police reports, Walsh offered to bring drugs and alcohol to their meeting; Chief Furtado stated, "There is no place in law enforcement for anyone who violates the public's trust."
- Facing multiple charges, including enticement and attempted rape, Walsh was already on leave for substance abuse issues; his employment is under review.
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Massachusetts Police Officer Arrested After Soliciting Minor to Engage in Sexual Acts, Bright Booze, Drugs to Meet-Up
Mitchell Walsh, 28, was arraigned on charges including enticing a child under 16, attempting to commit crime, sexual conduct with a child under 18, and possession of drugs.
Fall River police officer arrested in human trafficking sting operation
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WWLP) - A police officer in Fall River has been arrested as part of a human trafficking sting operation by police in Boston. Springfield police officer charged with sexually assaulting Somers high school student The Fall River Police Department states that 28-year-old Mitchell Walsh was talking online to an undercover cop, who was posing as a 15-year-old. During their chats, Walsh told the undercover officer he would b…
Fall River police officer arrested in Boston human trafficking sting operation
A Fall River police officer’s employment is under review as a result of his arrest in a human trafficking sting operation in Boston, the Fall River Police Department announced Saturday. Officer Mitchell Walsh was already on extended leave from the police department due to unrelated personnel matters when he was arrested, the department said in a press release.
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