Lawrence Police Chief Placed on Paid Leave Amid Internal Investigation
NBC10 Boston The police chief in Lawrence, Massachusetts has been placed on leave from his position by the city's mayor, officials confirmed Wednes...
NBC10 Boston The police chief in Lawrence, Massachusetts has been placed on leave from his position by the city's mayor, officials confirmed Wednesday. Mayor Brian DePeña tweeted Wednesday afternoon confirming that Police Chief Roy Vasque has been placed on paid administrative leave. Captain Michael McCarthy has been appointed as deputy chief. Our sister station Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra obtained a letter sent to Vasque, dated Wednesday, that stated the suspension was related to an internal investigation into allegations against him and his alleged actions in response to that investigation.