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Cranston officer arrested by Foxboro police

By Raymond Baccari,

2024-08-25

UPDATE: Judge drops charge against Cranston police officer »

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — A Cranston police officer was arrested by Foxboro police on Saturday, 12 News has confirmed.

Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael Winquist told 12 News that the officer, Shane Lynch, was off-duty while at a concert at Gillette Stadium.

Cranston police is collecting more information for an administrative investigation by its office of professional standards, Winquist said.

Winquist said once the department has additional information by Foxboro police and an internal investigation can be done, he will make a decision on Lynch’s work status.

It’s unclear what Lynch was arrested for at this time or if he’s facing any charges. He is currently on scheduled days off, according to Winquist.

12 News has also reached out to Foxboro police for more information.

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Rosemary DiNatale Resnick

08-28

Did someone hold his beer!?!

devante viveiros

08-27

so the police dont know what he was arrested for....sure

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