The chief of police in Haverhill, Massachusetts, was placed on a leave of absence on Wednesday, the mayor's office said.

Deputy Chief Stephen Doherty is serving as acting chief while Robert Pistone is out.

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The mayor's office didn't share more details in its statement on Thursday.

There was no answer at Pistone's home as NBC10 Boston requested comment on Thursday.

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