Two Framingham Police officers who were placed on administrative leave in September are no longer with the department.
According to a Framingham Police Department press release, the two officers — who have not been named — were placed on leave in September due to alleged misconduct. After an investigation, the department concluded that «violations of departmental rules and regulations did occur.»
“As a result of the investigation, both officers are no longer employed with the Framingham Police Department. At this time, no criminal charges have been filed,” the release states.
Police Chief Lester Baker did not return a phone call or an email seeking comment. The release does not state whether the two officers resigned or were terminated.
Earlier: Two Framingham Police officers have been placed on paid leave
Also, the release was issued shortly after the Daily News reported that Detective Kyle Pursell had resigned. Framingham Police did not respond to a Daily News request as to whether Pursell was one of the two officers who were investigated. The newspaper reached out on Tuesday seeking comment and had not received any answer by the end of the day on Wednesday.
Internal probe finds that ‘violations were sustained’
According to the release, once the department found out about the two officers’ alleged misconduct, the matter was referred to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for an independent criminal investigation. The matter was also submitted to the state’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.
Framingham Police conducted a “comprehensive internal affairs investigation,» which determined the “violations were sustained.”
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said there is no update to its investigation and no charges have been filed.