School Official Accused of Rape at State Police Barracks

Edward J. Brown, a safety official with Boston Public Schools, was arrested on October 9th and accused of raping a woman in August. The alleged assault occurred at a Massachusetts State Police barracks on Martha's Vineyard, where Brown was reportedly staying as a guest. This arrest has initiated reviews into the school system's internal policies and the management of the State Police barracks.

Court records indicate that in the months leading up to his arrest, two of Brown's ex-girlfriends had accused him of harassment and obtained restraining orders against him. One of these orders was active until August 2027. Following his arrest, Brown was placed on leave from his position in the Office of Emergency Management.

Prosecutors allege that Brown met the woman at an Oak Bluffs bar on August 14th and brought her back to the barracks. The woman later reported waking up in an unfamiliar room and being raped by Brown. She managed to flee and seek help, leading to a hospital examination and the discovery of male DNA.

State Police are reviewing their policies, visitor authorization procedures, and compliance with existing requirements. Brown was arrested at Boston Latin Academy and later arraigned on a rape charge. He has since been released on $10,000 cash bail.