Fire Lieutenant Accused of Raping Child Over 5 Years

According to the Lowell Sun, Jose Rivera posted $2,500 bail Tuesday

A Lowell, Massachusetts, fire lieutenant is free on bail after his indictment on charges that he raped a child over the course of five years, beginning in 1988.

According to the Lowell Sun, Jose Rivera posted $2,500 bail Tuesday.

Rivera, 57, has been suspended without pay and is ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim.

He is due back in court next month.

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