State Police Investigate Sexual Assault on Route 24 North in Randolph

Today, at approximately 1:15 a.m. troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Milton investigated a sexual assault reported to occur on Route 24 North in Randolph.

Preliminary investigation by H Troop Investigator Sergeant Brian Howe indicates that an adult female operating a vehicle on Route 24 North in Randolph was pulled over by what she believed to be an unmarked police cruiser. A male identified himself as a police officer ordered her out of the vehicle and sexually assaulted her against her vehicle on the side of the road. He then got back in his vehicle and left the area.

The suspect was described as an older white male with a heavy build with broad shoulders, approximately 215-220 lbs., with gray hair worn in a crew cut style and a goatee style beard. He wore a dark blue long sleeved shirt with an emblem on the chest, dark blue slacks and black gloves.

The suspect's vehicle is described as large older 1990's era vehicle with faded paint. The vehicle had a single blue police style light which he is alleged to have used in this incident.

Anyone with information about this suspect, vehicle or incident is asked to contact the State Police Barracks in Milton at 617-698-5840.

The Massachusetts State Police offer these safety tips when you are stopped by police:

• If you are unsure of the legitimacy of an officer in an unmarked vehicle trying to make a traffic stop, turn on your hazards lights and slowly proceed to a well lit area or location where there are other people present before you stop.
• If the person stopping you is not in uniform or is in a uniform that does not display a badge, ask for photo identification.
• Call 911 on your cell phone if there is concern about the legitimacy of the person making the traffic stop.
• Report suspicious traffic stops to the police.

No further information is available at this time. Please do not call the barracks directly.

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