LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque has been placed on paid administrative leave by Mayor Brian DePena pending the results of an investigation involving the police department.

DePena’s office said a deputy chief will temporarily serve as chief.

It is unclear what prompted this investigation.

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