A female police officer in Massachusetts and her husband were arrested on Thursday after being charged with multiple counts of child rape and assault. Plymouth Police Officer Samantha Pelrine, 31, and her husband, Daniel Forand, 37, were taken into custody at their home following allegations of sexually and physically abusing a minor. The charges stem from incidents allegedly occurring between 2018 and 2025, according to court documents.
Pelrine was placed on paid administrative leave on March 17 after the alleged victim filed a handwritten affidavit detailing the abuse. She faces three felony counts of aggravated child rape with force and one count of aggravated statutory rape of a child. Forand was charged with 20 counts, including rape of a child, indecent assault, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Both pleaded not guilty at their arraignment in Plymouth District Court, where bail was set at $10,000 for Pelrine and $25,000 for Forand, which they posted.
The Plymouth Police Department issued a statement expressing shock at the allegations, emphasizing that officers are held to the highest standards. 'We are appalled and deeply disturbed by the allegations,' the department said. 'Our primary mission is to safeguard the public's trust and uphold the law.' An internal investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding Pelrine's alleged conduct.
The accuser's affidavit claims that both Pelrine and Forand sexually assaulted them until 2025, with Forand also allegedly committing physical assaults until 2026. Abuse prevention orders were issued against both individuals on March 17. Defense attorneys for the couple declined to comment after the arraignment.