BROCKTON – A man and a woman have been indicted on charges stemming from a child sex crime investigation, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced.
On Friday, a Plymouth County grand jury indicted 37-year-old Daniel Forand and 31-year-old Samantha Pelrine who are married. Forand was indicted on 7 counts of Indecent Assault and Battery, 9 counts of Aggravated Rape of a Child, 2 counts of Rape and one count of Assault and Battery. Pelrine was indicted on 3 counts of Aggravated Rape of a Child, and 2 counts of Rape of a Child. They will be arraigned on the charges in Superior Court at a later date.
On March 15th, an adult male victim came into the Massachusetts State Police Barracks in Middleborough to report that he had been sexually assaulted, first by Forand and then by Forand and Pelrine together, on numerous occasions from 2019-2025.
As a result of the investigation, Massachusetts State Police sought and obtained arrest warrants for Pelrine and Forand, and they were taken into custody on March 26th by members of the Massachusetts State Police Plymouth County Detective Unit, MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, MSP Troop D Detectives, and US. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force.
At their March arraignment, the Commonwealth requested that the couple be held on $250,000 cash bail with the conditions that, should they make bail, they have no contact with the victim, have no contact with children under the age of 18, they surrender all firearms, remain in Massachusetts, and surrender their passports. Plymouth District Court Judge Kristen Stone set bail at $25,000 for Forand, and $10,000 for Pelrine. Judge Stone adopted the Commonwealth’s conditions.
Samantha Pelrine started her career with the Plymouth Police Department in 2022.
According to the Massachusetts POST Commission, Perine was suspended on March 27th.
Plymouth PD released the following statement after Perine’s arrest.
“Today, the Plymouth Police Department learned of the arrest of Officer Samantha Pelrine by the Massachusetts State Police following a criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct.
“We are appalled and deeply disturbed by the allegations. We hold our officers to the highest of standards and expect them to uphold their sworn duty both on duty and off. Our primary mission is to safeguard the public’s trust and uphold the law. We value human life, fairness, integrity, accountability, and professionalism. The conduct alleged is in violation of our values and of our basic principles as police officers, to serve and protect.
“While we respect the judicial process, we remain committed to a timely and thorough internal investigation to find the facts, review available evidence, and take appropriate administrative action.
“Officer Pelrine’s duty status is currently under review. “
Assistant District Attorney James Duffy is prosecuting the case.
