Mattapoisett Police Chief placed on leave after OUI charge
“At this time, the Chief has been placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.”
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Mattapoisett’s Police Chief Mary Lyons was placed on a paid leave of absence today after being arrested this weekend for allegedly driving under the influence.
“The Town is continuing to investigate the incident involving our Chief of Police, Mary Lyons,” wrote Mattapoisett’s Town Administrator Michael Lorenco. “At this time, the Chief has been placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.”
Lorenco also said the department will be under the direction of Police Captain Jason King, and that the town cannot comment further on the incident while the investigation continues.