Woodstock police chief sidelined by criminal investigation

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Woodstock’s police chief has been sidelined as part of a Vermont State Police criminal investigation.

The Vermont State Police say town officials on Monday requested the investigation involving Chief Joe Swanson.

VSP officials said in a statement that just because an investigation involves a specific individual, that does not necessarily mean the individual is a target of the investigation.

Woodstock officials did not respond to calls for comment.