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. (WLNE) — Fall River Police Chief Paul Gauvin will be stepping down. In an announcement, officials said Gauvin will assume the Command of the Major Crimes Division. “It has been an honor to serve the City of Fall River in this capacity,

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.