LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - Lawrence Police Chief William Castro was placed on leave this week.
Mayor Brian De Pena announced the change on Thursday. Castro is accused of being involved in a police chase that was in violation of department policy and lying about it afterward.
Lieutenant Melix Bonilla was named provisional police chief until further notice.
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