ROWLEY, MASS. (WHDH) - A former Rowley police officer was called to court Monday to face a felony rape charge.

Perry Collins, 65, was arraigned in Salem Superior Court, where he pleaded not guilty. 

Prosecutors have accused Collins of raping a woman last year while he was still a member of the police department. Collins’ attorney did not respond when asked for comment. 

Collins is due back in court in June.

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