CHELMSFORD A Middlesex grand jury handed up a 20-count indictment against a decorated police officer Thursday for allegedly stealing up to $20,000 in department money.

Officer Michael Horan who was on paid administrative leave was immediately suspended without pay.

"His status will remain until further notice suspended without pay and we'll have to wait for disposition of the charges," said Lt. James Murphy.

He said the case is still under investigation and declined to discuss specifics of the case.

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