Crime26 March, 20262 min read
Massachusetts State Police Arrest Plymouth Officer Samantha Pelrine And Husband Daniel Forand On Child-Rape Charges
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Samantha Pelrine and Daniel Forand arrested at their Plymouth home by Massachusetts State Police. Pelrine faces multiple counts of aggravated child rape and aggravated statutory rape.
New arrests, charges and guardian-context
The Massachusetts State Police arrested Samantha Pelrine, a 31-year-old Plymouth police officer, and her husband, Daniel Forand. Pelrine, 31, is charged with three counts of aggravated rape of a child with force and one count of aggravated statutory rape of a child, while Forand, 37, faces a broad slate including eight counts of aggravated rape of a child with more than a 10-year age difference and several counts of indecent assault and battery, joint enterprise aggravated rape, and other offenses.
“Massachusetts State Police arrested Samantha Pelrine, a 31-year-old Plymouth police officer, and her husband, Daniel Forand.”
An abuse prevention order filed in Plymouth District Court accuses the couple of abusing a minor they were guardians of, with the filing noting abuse began in 2019 and continued through 2026. The arrests were executed at the couple’s home, with the suspects booked at state police barracks ahead of Plymouth District Court arraignment.
Arrests, bail, and arraignment
They were taken to state police barracks for booking and arraignment in Plymouth District Court. Pelrine is reported to have been held on $10,000 bail and Forand on $25,000 bail.
Pelrine faces four charges related to the rape of a child and Forand faces around 20 counts, including aggravated rapes and indecent assault and battery. Pleas at the arraignment were entered as not guilty.
Internal review and administrative status
Pelrine had been on paid administrative leave since March 17 after Massachusetts State Police notified Plymouth police of an active criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct. That internal review continues, and the department says it remains committed to a timely, thorough process.
“Pelrine was placed on administrative leave March 17 after Massachusetts State Police notified the department of an active criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct. That internal review is ongoing.”
An abuse prevention order was filed the same day the investigation was disclosed, indicating the allegations involve guardianship of a minor. Pelrine’s duty status remains under review as the case progresses through the courts.
Guardianship, timeframe, and survivor context
MassLive notes that the accuser claims Pelrine and Forand sexually abused them from 2019 to 2025, beginning when the accuser was a minor. NBC Boston reports that the handwritten affidavit describes abuse from 2019 to 2026, including sexual and physical abuse. The abuse prevention order filed in Plymouth District Court details guardianship and a history of alleged abuse, including the line 'They are looking for me and I am scared for my safety.'
Accountability and legal process
This case raises questions about accountability when police officers are accused of crimes against minors.
“The couple had not guilty pleas entered for them at their arraignment in Plymouth District Court Thursday afternoon.”
Media coverage tracks the arrest to arraignment and internal investigations, while noting the not guilty pleas.
