BOSTON – A Boston Police school crossing guard was arrested this week and charged with rape of a child.

David Spiers was arrested Tuesday with two counts of rape of a child and one count of assault with intent to rape a child.

Spiers has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.

"We are disturbed by these alleged allegations against a department employee. The Boston Police Department remains committed to transparency and holds all of its employees accountable. The department is treating this investigation with the gravity it deserves," Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said in a statement.