Police Chief Paul Gauvin is stepping down from the job as the city’s top cop and being returned to his prior rank as captain. Here's what we know.

Fall River's police chief will take a step back and take command of the Major Crimes Division, the city announced Friday.

FALL RIVER, Mass. — The chief of the Fall River Police Department has agreed to step down and return to his prior rank of captain following years of reported problems.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Fall River Police Department is losing its third chief in four years, as Mayor Paul Coogan announced Friday that Chief Paul Gauvin will step down to the rank of captain.