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Plymouth Officer Placed on Paid Leave as State Police Probe Off-Duty Conduct

Plymouth police cite department policy, emphasizing accountability.

Overview

  • The department said Officer Samantha Pelrine was placed on administrative leave with pay last Tuesday after being notified of a state criminal investigation.
  • Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office are investigating Pelrine’s off-duty conduct.
  • Plymouth police have opened a parallel internal investigation into the allegations.
  • Officials have disclosed no additional details or charges, citing an active and ongoing inquiry.
  • Pelrine joined the Plymouth Police Department in 2022, and the agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and enforcing policy.