Cheshire, MA- On Thursday evening, November 6th, Michael Alibozek ( 53 years old: of Adams, MA) was arrested by the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit and assisted by the Massachusetts State Police Cheshire Barracks. Alibozek, Chief of the Cheshire Police Department, was taken into custody in the parking lot of Hoosac Valley Middle and High School at approximately 9:45 pm. for soliciting sex for a fee. He had been communicating online with an undercover Detective belonging to the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit of the Massachusetts State Police.
Following the arrest, Alibozek was relieved of duty and placed on paid administrative leave by the Town Administrator and the Chair of the Selectboard. His town-issued firearm and access to the police station were seized.
An emergency Selectboard meeting will be held this afternoon, Friday November 7th, to appoint an acting chief. The Town of Cheshire has reported the matter to the Massachusetts POST Commission.
The Defendant will be arraigned on Monday in Central Berkshire District Court.