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Allegations Identified and Investigated by Billerica Police Department and Forwarded to District Attorney’s Office

BILLERICA — Police Chief Roy Frost reports that, after an investigation brought forward by the Billerica Police Department, a former Billerica Police Officer was indicted by a Middlesex County Grand Jury on charges of rape of a child and possession of child pornography.

On Dec. 3, 2023, Billerica Police became aware of allegations against Officer Alexander Allen involving an improper relationship with a then-18-year-old.

An internal affairs investigation was launched immediately. Allen, who had served in the Department since 2018, was placed on paid administrative leave as of Dec. 5, 2023.

On Dec. 6, 2023, the Billerica Police Department hired Discrimination and Harassment Solutions LLC, to conduct an independent investigation into the matter. Chief Frost notified the Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission, of the officer’s status and the investigation, recommending that Allen’s certification be temporarily suspended.

The POST Commission maintains a public record of all disciplinary actions against police officers in the interest of full transparency within law enforcement.

On Dec. 14, 2023, as the department’s investigation unfolded, Billerica Police contacted the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, which opened a criminal investigation.

On Dec. 15, 2023, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office requested that Billerica Police suspend its internal investigation to preserve the integrity of the DA’s criminal investigation.

On Dec. 18, 2023, Officer Allen resigned, and the department notified the POST Commission. Chief Frost has since requested that the POST Commission temporarily decertify Allen as a police officer.

Allen was indicted on Oct. 3. Based on that indictment, another officer was placed on paid administrative leave on Tuesday, Oct. 8 pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation into potential violations of departmental policy related to this case.

“The allegations against Allen, if proven, are deeply disturbing and represent a betrayal of the oath sworn by police officers to protect the innocent and serve the public with integrity,” Chief Frost said. “Upon learning of the allegations, we followed our established policies and procedures, which included launching an internal affairs investigation and notifying our district attorney. There is no room in the Billerica Police Department for the abhorrent behavior alleged in this case.”

(These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Further media inquiries should be directed to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.)