LEOMINSTER — Police Chief Aaron Kennedy has not been in his office for several days, sparking speculation within the community.
Two individuals familiar with the situation have reported that Chief Kennedy was allegedly sent home by Mayor Dean Mazzarella, pending an investigation, after making discriminatory remarks to a firefighter. Sources say Chief Kennedy is now on administrative leave.
The specifics of the comment(s) and the context surrounding the incident remain unclear and unconfirmed.
News Link Live reached out to Mayor Dean Mazzarella for comment, but has not received a response yet.
To date, the city has not issued any official statements about the alleged incident.
