CHESHIRE, Mass. (WWLP) - Cheshire Police Chief Michael Alibozek, 53, of Adams, was arrested Thursday night by members of the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit after allegedly soliciting sex for a fee.

According to officials, Alibozek was taken into custody around 9:45 p.m. in the parking lot of Hoosac Valley Middle and High School after allegedly soliciting sex for a fee.

Investigators said he had been communicating online with an undercover detective from the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit prior to his arrest. Following the incident, Alibozek was relieved of duty and placed on paid administrative leave by the Cheshire Town Administrator and Chair of the Selectboard.

His town-issued firearm and access to the police station were also seized.

Town officials said an emergency S

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