Hopkinton Deputy Chief Put On Leave Amid Investigation

HOPKINTON, MA — Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John Porter has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, Chief Joseph Bennett announced Saturday.

"As there is an active ongoing investigation, no additional information can be released at this time," a department news release said, adding Porter was notified of his status Thursday.

Porter celebrated 30 years with the Hopkinton police last month, the department announced at the time. He moved through the ranks as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant, before being appointed deputy chief in October 2021. Porter was also the department’s first school resource officer.