BOSTON — A retired Boston police officer and the former head of the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association was arraigned Thursday morning on multiple charges, including child rape and indecent assault on a child under 14.
Patrick Rose is alleged to have sexually assaulted a juvenile family member on multiple occasions over several years at his home in West Roxbury, according to the arrest report. The victim was allegedly assaulted by Rose multiple times between the ages of 7 and 12, between 2012 to 2018.
According to the arrest report, the victim told police Rose touched their genitals, orally raped them and asked them to perform a sexual act.
Rose was arrested Wednesday by state police and arraigned in West Roxbury District Court Thursday morning on nine charges; five counts of indecent assault on a child under 14, and one count each of rape and abuse of a child, obscene matter to a minor, open and gross lewdness and enticement of a minor.
Former @bostonpolice officer Pat Rose faces nine charges, including one count of rape and abuse of a child and five counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/rajpqBHGhO
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) August 13, 2020
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, in a statement Wednesday when Rose was arrested, called the allegations horrific. “I am deeply disturbed by these horrific allegations, which must be investigated to the fullest extent of the law.”
Rose pleaded not guilty to the charges and bail was set at $100,000. Rose is not allowed to have contact with the alleged victim and his license to carry a firearm will be suspended.
“We don’t take this lightly. We have our best Assistant District Attorney on this case.”@DARollins speaks to the media after the arraignment of retired @bostonpolice officer Pat Rose on numerous charges, including rape & abuse of a child.#Boston25 pic.twitter.com/4RVWJ334JS
— Capturegirl (@jenyp) August 13, 2020
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