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Westborough puts police chief on leave after Shrewsbury response
Westborough Police Chief Todd Minardi is on administrative leave after Shrewsbury police responded to a call Friday night. Deputy Chief Steve Tompkins is leading the department while an investigation proceeds; officials have not disclosed what prompted the response.
Westborough Police Chief Todd Minardi has been placed on administrative leave following a call that brought Shrewsbury police to respond Friday night, the town said in a Facebook post published Sunday, Oct. 25.
The town said it took action after learning about the situation but did not provide details about the call or the circumstances surrounding it. No further information about the investigation was announced.
Deputy Chief Steve Tompkins will assume Minardi’s duties while the investigation is underway. Minardi has served with the Westborough Police Department since 2023.