On Friday, Hopkinton Town Manager Normal Khumalo released a statement regarding former Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter’s retirement.
“In response to inquiries by members of the public, the Town of Hopkinton wishes to provide clarification on John Porter’s separation from employment with the Town. Porter notified the Town on Friday, April 28 that he is seeking to retire. The Town of Hopkinton participates in the Middlesex County Retirement System (MCRS), and the town has no authority to accept or reject his retirement request. The town did, however, accept his immediate separation of employment. John Porter is no longer employed by the Hopkinton Police Department.”
Porter will be Arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court on Tuesday, May 9, and faces three counts of felony child rape. The alleged incident took place in connection with an assault of a student when Porter was Hopkinton’s School Resource Officer from 1998 – 2005. According to Middlesex County DA Marian Ryan, the student was 15 years old at the time.
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Porter was placed on administrative leave on August 27, 2022 pending the outcome of the investigation. During this time he received full pay and benefits.
