Overview
- The Berkshire District Attorney's Office said Chief Michael Alibozek, 53, was taken into custody Thursday night on allegations he sought sex for a fee.
- Investigators report he arrived at the Hoosac Valley Middle and High School parking lot after communicating with an undercover Massachusetts State Police detective.
- Town Administrator Jennifer Morse relieved him of duty, placed him on paid administrative leave, revoked his station access, and seized his town-issued firearm.
- An emergency Selectboard meeting moved to appoint an acting chief, and former Chief Timothy Garner was named an administrative consultant.
- Town officials referred the matter to the Massachusetts POST Commission, and state police say the investigation remains active.