A Methuen police officer was arrested Tuesday morning at his home on child pornography charges, Massachusetts State Police said.
Officer Matthew Bistany, 51, was taken into custody at his home in Methuen by the state police cybercrime unit, with the help of a state SWAT team and Methuen police, according to state police.
Bistany was due to appear in Lawrence District Court to face a child pornography charge later Tuesday.
It was not immediately clear if Bistany had an attorney who could speak on the charge.
Police did not share information about what prompted the investigation, but said more information would be released.
Methuen police did not immediately issue a statement.
This is a developing story. Pending updates.
