BOSTON (WHDH) - A Boston police officer has been arrested on child pornography charges, the department announced.
Norwood police took 14-year veteran of the force, Joe Martinez, into custody Thursday on charges of possession of child pornography, posing a child under 18 for nude photos, and secret sex surveillance of a nude person under 18, according to Boston police.
He is slated to be arraigned Friday in Dedham District Court.
Police say Martinez has been placed on administrative leave.
“The alleged behavior committed by this Boston Police Officer is disturbing,” said Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Gregory Long. “The Boston Police Department will continue to hold its officers to the highest standards.”
The Boston Police Bureau of Professional Standards will continue to work with the Norwood Police and the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office during the course of this investigation.
No further details were released.
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