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Posted by: PBC FL Cop

Friday, March 31, 2006 Trooper indicted in rape case

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CAMBRIDGE— A state police trooper was indicted yesterday on charges he repeatedly sexually assaulted a woman in a state-owned building while he was on duty.

Daniel Grant, 42, of Holbrook, a 17-year veteran trooper, is charged with three counts of rape.

Authorities say Trooper Grant, while on duty in Cambridge on Jan. 20, approached a parked car. A 26-year-old woman and another man were in the car. Trooper Grant allegedly offered the man a small amount of cash and told him to leave, then told the woman to follow him in her car.

In his cruiser, he led the woman to a state-owned building in Cambridge, where he repeatedly sexually assaulted her, according to the indictment.

Trooper Grant, through his lawyer, Timothy Burke, denied the charges.

“It’s important to point out the grand jury, the first time this case was presented, voted not to charge him,” Mr. Burke said.

The Middlesex district attorney’s office refused to disclose further information before Trooper Grant’s arraignment, scheduled for April 7 in superior court.

Trooper Grant was suspended from his job.

“The department is aware of the indictment and the seriousness of the alleged complaint made against Trooper Grant,” State Police spokeswoman Lt. Sharon Costine said, reading from a prepared statement. “The department has cooperated fully with the Middlesex district attorney’s office and will continue to do so as the judicial process continues.”

Posted by: MARINECOP

Not looking good for the state police these days.

Posted by: Clouseau

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Originally Posted by PBC FL Cop

“It’s important to point out the grand jury, the first time this case was presented, voted not to charge him,” Mr. Burke said.
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That's a good sign. Usually {In my experience} they indict everyone. For them to have doubts, looks good for the defense. Hopefully it's untrue.

The MSP has had it tough the last few years. It will pass. The larger the dept, the more chances of "something/someone" going wrong. Today MSP. Tomorrow your job.
It's part of the game when dealing with humans.

I heard of one that may be coming down soon that is just plain sickening. {Not MSP}.

Posted by: sxysinger

how is it that a person can just decide to ruin someone's life with an accusation?

Posted by: dcs2244

Because that's how people are...they do not accept responsibility for their actions...I do not defend the trooper...I merely ask for proof.

Too, male cops can be stupid when it comes to females...usually always...but not you, citizen...you'll never fall into her trap!

The three "B's"...say it.

Posted by: soxrock75

Wow, I have known Danny Grant for a while. I did my college internship for a year at his barracks, H-4. Plus I knew him when I was in H.S. Hopefully all will turn out well for him............Good Luck!!

Posted by: dcs2244

H4 is not a "barracks"...no one ever lived there and there is no tradition associated with the building being referred to as a barracks prior to 1992. It is a "state police station"...just like the Turn Pike...nothing more, nothing less.

In fact, there are only two "troops": "A" and "B". The rest are post-1921 creations.

Posted by: soxrock75

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Originally Posted by dcs2244

H4 is not a "barracks"...no one ever lived there and there is no tradition associated with the building being referred to as a barracks prior to 1992. It is a "state police station"...just like the Turn Pike...nothing more, nothing less.

In fact, there are only two "troops": "A" and "B". The rest are post-1921 creations.

Ummm Ok, then why don't you go a step further and call it the "Lower Basin" like the Mets used to....When I did my internship there in 1997-1998, that is what the troopers called it, a "barracks". And before anyone starts in with the "Original Troopers", "Met Troopers" etc., everyone assigned to H-4 called it the barracks from the "Original Trooper Lieutenant" all the way down the line.

Posted by: j809

Sounds a bit unbelievable to me. There's more to this then what is presented. I think he has a good chance of defending himself against this allegation.

Posted by: MARINECOP

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Originally Posted by j809

Sounds a bit unbelievable to me. There's more to this then what is presented. I think he has a good chance of defending himself against this allegation.

I hope your right, but the media has already done the damage.

Posted by: Killjoy

"RT" = Real Trooper
"NRT" = Not Real Trooper

Posted by: dcs2244

I have always referred to those stations as Upper Basin, Lower Basin, Old Colony and The Quabbin.

The MDC folks have a tradition and it should be recognized: I believe those "barracks", as you call them, should be referred to by the traditional names.

The consolidation was difficult for everyone involved...give the MET's a break...

Oh, and Framingham is a Troop A barracks...their radio designation was "K5"...

Posted by: soxrock75

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Originally Posted by Killjoy

"RT" = Real Trooper
"NRT" = Not Real Trooper

I thought it went like this:

OT = Original Trooper
MT = Met Trooper
RT = Registry Trooper
CT = Capital Trooper

Posted by: mtc

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Originally Posted by soxrock75

I thought it went like this:

OT = Original Trooper
MT = Met Trooper
RT = Registry Trooper
CT = Capital Trooper

Bottom line is they are now all "Trooper". Wether they were assimilated or went through the SPA.

Though, to me, the "MET" stations still closely resemble old bath houses.....

Posted by: no$.10

OT= What "original" Troopers refer to themselves as. (FYI this originally excluded anyone who did not attend the SPA in Framingham.)

RT=What Mets called "real Troopers" somewhat tongue in cheek

Capital Registry (and sometimes Mets)= Troopers Without Any Training. (figure the acronym out for yourselves)

Anyhow, these are antiquated terms. BTW DCS, 1921? Dude, how old are you?

My Grandfather (29th RTT) referred to any State Police Facility as a "Barracks" In fact, in his later years, he would refer to his home as the "barracks", lol.

Posted by: Rock

T.W.A.T.'s!!!!!!!! That's too damn funny.

Gentlemen, let's give all of that crap a rest already. 1992....almost 15 years ago, If a "MET" or the like had gotten on the job at that time then they have almost 20 years on at this point and deserve the same respect as the rest of us. Did they have any say in 1992 as to the merger? No. Let it rest.

*(except for TWAT's.....they serve a different purpose)

Posted by: dcs2244

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Anyhow, these are antiquated terms. BTW DCS, 1921? Dude, how old are you?

My Grandfather (29th RTT) referred to any State Police Facility as a "Barracks" In fact, in his later years, he would refer to his home as the "barracks", lol.

No$, I'm old enough to have had coaches that came on the job in '53, when Rts 9 and 20 were the primary highways...heck, I worked with a guy that went through the SPA when it was tents (they were replaced by the quonset huts before the next class).

As far as "the barracks" go, we still refer to those facilities as "the barracks" or "the barn". I merely wanted to point out that the MDC stations were never (until consolidation) referred to as a barracks...they had a different tradition and I think we should have kept those names: "State Police Lower Basin", etc. It would have shown respect for the MDC and helped to avoid a lot of animosity after the abortion known as the consolidation.

Posted by: HousingCop

What would you call the Metroplitan Police recruits who were about to attend the Metro academy and came off the civil service list who then went to the state police academy with recruits who took the SP test? Kind of a merged academy they had there.
They were originally supposed to be mets but ended up being SP instead? Riddle me that one Batman.

No$, I don't know where you come from but for the most part the Registry & Capitol cops had academy training. Plus the Registry cops had valuable street experience in Roxbury, Lowell, Lawrence & various other shatholes where C90 enforcement wasn't a main priority of the city in question.

I'd take a Capitol cop as a partner who's seen more action on Boston's Beacon Hill & surrouonding area than any other trooper who hasn't been East of 495 in their career anyday.

Posted by: Dane

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I'd take a Capitol cop as a partner who's seen more action on Boston's Beacon Hill & surrouonding area than any other trooper who hasn't been East of 495 in their career anyday.

Ah, that tired, old chestnut.

Posted by: nevrehc

Another misguided moron, no crime west of 495.

Posted by: no$.10

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No$, I don't know where you come from but for the most part the Registry & Capitol cops had academy training.

Never said I made that stuff up. Was just clarifying the difference between "OT" and "RT". Personally, I have never used any of these terms, as the don't have any real meaning to me.

I also pointedly remarked that the terms were "antiquated". Haven't heard much use of them in the last five years or so.

Posted by: bbelichick

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Originally Posted by nevrehc

Another misguided moron, no crime west of 495.

Yes, apparently he's never heard of Springfield or Holyoke.

Posted by: notacop

I have known Danny Grant for a while and I find the whole thing hard to believe. And the papers said she refused to have rape kit done, how can they prosecute without a rape kit.

Posted by: sxysinger

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Originally Posted by notacop

I have known Danny Grant for a while and I find the whole thing hard to believe. And the papers said she refused to have rape kit done, how can they prosecute without a rape kit.

I would love to know that too. If there is no physical evidence, can there be a conviction? What are the stats on rape convictions where it's his word against hers? And how is a person "innocent until proven guilty" when the job throws him and and his family out on the street with no pay or insurance before any chance for defense?

Posted by: Rock

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Originally Posted by sxysinger

Arrests are made and indictments handed down all the time without rape kits. Tough to get a conviction but it happens. Part two of the post....happens all the time in many different jobs both private and public sector. Not to start a new topic or thread here but I am good friends with a priest that was charged in the whole church mess about 5 or 6 years ago (please hold the jokes). I don't believe the charges for a second but you never know. My point is the church sent him packing before the charges were even filed. As soon as an investigaion was launched and some junky made up a story he was deemed a villian. Welcome to our knee jerk society. It's not right, it's reality.

Posted by: USMCTrooper

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Originally Posted by sxysinger

Just look at what's happening at Duke University.

Posted by: notacop

Well from what I have read.. She is married was behind a hotel in Boston with ANOTHER man (who apparently had a record) went home and told her family.... went to the hospital, walked out and then charges rape.... And WHY would you follow someone BEHIND them if you weren't going willingly... Give me a break... Did this women really believe he would turn his car around and chase her through cambridge? Oh he had all her information so he would jeopardize his livelihood and his family to harrass her and rape her? He is a happily married man with children and this women has destroyed that... if he is found not guilty (which I am certain he will be) I certainly hope there is some consequence for this women.

Posted by: bbelichick

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Originally Posted by HousingCop

What would you call the Metroplitan Police recruits who were about to attend the Metro academy and came off the civil service list who then went to the state police academy with recruits who took the SP test? Kind of a merged academy they had there.
They were originally supposed to be mets but ended up being SP instead? Riddle me that one Batman.

No$, I don't know where you come from but for the most part the Registry & Capitol cops had academy training.

That was a one time thing that in the end was irrelevant. The Trainees all attended the MSP Academy.

HC, most RMV guys may have had the MPOC Academy, but there was a big "shuffle" right before the merge where Clerks lateralled into the Police Division of the RMV to get merged as MSP.

I think many guys can relate the stories of these types. I can think of one that was quite likely the WORST police officer in the history of Massachusetts. She has since retired. Oh, and they let her speak at an RTT...

Posted by: Killjoy

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I can think of one that was quite likely the WORST police officer in the history of Massachusetts. She has since retired. Oh, and they let her speak at an RTT...

Yeah, and oddly enough, half the mopes I stopped would drop her name...I would always say I never heard of her.

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