Jason Wood, a city native and Drury High School graduate, joined the department in 2003, rose to the rank of lieutenant in 2017, and became chief in 2019.
While details are few, Mayor Jennifer Macksey says the investigation is not of a criminal nature.
“Josh, the only thing I can tell you right now is that the chief is on paid leave, pending investigation," Macksey told WAMC. "My only comment.”
In Wood’s absence, Lieutenant Anthony Beverly is running the North Adams Police Department.
