Boston police sergeant arraigned on child rape charges

A Boston police sergeant was arraigned in Dorchester Monday afternoon and is accused of aggravated rape of a minor and several other charges Paul Downey pleaded not guilty in court The District Attorney says Downey s alleged victim was someone who identified as a -year-old boy from the app Grindr These charges are obviously very troubling and our thoughts are with any alleged casualties We have faith in the Massachusetts State Police and the SCDAO to conduct a thorough probe The officer was instantly placed on administrative leave explained Commissioner Michael A Cox Boston Police Department Downey is expected to return to court Tuesday and is being held without bail The situation is still under scrutiny