FITCHBURG, Mass. —

A former Fitchburg police officer was arraigned on Oct. 29 for allegedly raping a woman while on duty.

James McCall was arrested last week and charged with one count of aggravated rape. He was released on personal recognizance with the condition to stay away and have no contact with the victim or witnesses.

On Sept. 23, 2025, the Massachusetts State Police received a report from a victim who claimed McCall raped her in either late 2014 or early 2015.

The victim told police she was walking in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Main Street when McCall drove up next to her in his Fitchburg police cruiser and demanded she get in the vehicle or he would arrest her.

According to court documents, McCall then drove to a parking lot and raped her.

McCall's attorney told NewsCent

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