Plymouth Police Officer Samantha Pelrine and her husband Daniel Forand were arrested Thursday on charges they repeatedly raped a boy who was placed in their care as a child, according to court records and media reports.
The 31-year-old Pelrine and 37-year-old Forand are accused of sexually abusing the victim, who was placed in their care when he was 12 years old. The man, now an adult, sought a restraining order against both defendants on March 17 in Plymouth District Court.
Background
The victim lived with his grandmother and aunt from the ages of 3 to 12. When he turned 12, he began living with Pelrine and Forand, who were his aunt's friends from church. The couple became the boy's legal guardians approximately one year later, around 2018.
According to a affidavit filed by the victim, 'Shortly after they became my guardians in 2018, they both sexually assaulted me until 2025, and physically assaulted me until 2026.' The man later clarified that only Forand allegedly physically abused him at the couple's home in 2026.
Pelrine was placed on administrative leave on March 17, the same day she was accused of sexual assault in the man's affidavit.
The Charges
Pelrine is charged with aggravated rape of a child and statutory rape of a child. Forand faces charges including rape of a child, indecent assault, battery on a person 14 or over, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to WCVB, despite the man's allegations spanning from 2018 through 2026, prosecutors have only filed charges in connection with assaults that allegedly transpired between 2019 and 2020.
Both defendants are due in court on Friday for arraignment.
Key Takeaways
- Plymouth police officer Samantha Pelrine and her husband Daniel Forand arrested on child rape charges
- Victim was placed in their care at age 12; couple became legal guardians around 2018
- Victim, now an adult, filed restraining order on March 17
- Pelrine placed on administrative leave same day allegations surfaced
- Charges stem from alleged incidents between 2019 and 2020, despite victim alleging abuse until 2025-2026
What's Next
Pelrine and Forand are scheduled to appear in Plymouth District Court on Friday for arraignment. The case is developing as investigators review additional evidence and potentially expand charges.
The investigation continues as authorities examine the timeline of abuse allegations and the circumstances surrounding the victim's placement with the defendants.