Auburn police officer charged with sexual misconduct, child enticement
AUBURN, Mass. (WWLP) – A police officer in Auburn is being charged with sexual conduct and enticing a child in connection with an investigation in the Berkshires.
Hadley man arrested by FBI due in federal court
The Berkshire County DA's Office states officer Dominick Boschetto was arrested on Monday by state police as part of a larger online sting operation in Berkshire County. Boschetto has been an officer in Auburn since march of 2023.
He has now been put on administrative leave. The department said that this case is not related to his on-duty conduct.
The Berkshire DA's Office says more information will be released on Tuesday.
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