MAYNARD — A Maynard firefighter was arrested Thursday on the charge of raping a child in 1991, said police
James Andrew MacGillivary, 59, was placed on administrative leave earlier this month after allegations were made against him.
“They're supposed to be the go to people. The respected, You're supposed to be safe with them. Just like Police,” Rich Granger, a Maynard resident, said.
He's been a Maynard firefighter since 1986.
Long time neighbors on tell FOX25 they never really interact with MacGillivary. They say he keeps to himself.
“I don't know him very well. I just know that he lives there,” a neighbor said.
MacGillivary was arrested at his home Thursday and has been charged with rape of a child with force.
"This is a deeply disturbing case involving serious allegations," Police Chief Mark Dubois said. "Our detectives conducted a thorough investigation, working with the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, to determine the appropriate course of action."
MacGillivary is being held a the Maynard Police Department pending his arraignment Friday in Middlesex Superior Court.
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