FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said that Officer Mitchell Walsh was arrested by the Boston Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit. The department said the arrest was the result of a sting operation as part of a larger investigation. Walsh was on extended leave f rom the police department due to “unrelated personnel matters.” The department added that it was preparing to “initiate formal proceedings under the civil service disciplinary process” and his employment status was now under review. “The conduct alleged is reprehensible and stands in direct opposition to the values we expect from members of this department,” Chief Kelly Furtado said. ‘We take these matters extremely seriously and are fully cooperating with the Boston Police Department. There is no place in law enforcement for anyone who violates the public’s trust.” Categories: Fall River, Massachusetts, News ...read more read less