The investigation into suspended Scott Twp. Police Chief James Romano has been handed over to the state attorney general's office, First Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico said Wednesday.
However, details on the investigation remain scarce.
Mr. Talerico deferred all comment to the attorney general's office. Dennis Fisher, spokesman with the attorney general's office, declined to comment.
It was announced Tuesday that Chief Romano had been suspended with pay, after township supervisors learned there was an active investigation being conducted involving him. His annual salary is $52,624, according to township officials.
Supervisor David Makala, who is in charge of the township Police Department, said he got the call from the district attorney's office that Chief Romano was under investigation on Monday night. He then appointed Lt. Jared Ganz as the officer-in-charge. Ongoing efforts to reach Lt. Ganz have been unsuccessful.
Mr. Makala declined to comment Wednesday on the nature of the investigation as well.
"Charges haven't been filed yet," Mr. Makala said. Chief Romano also was suspended from serving as a part-time Dickson City police officer.
Chief Romano's suspension will remain in effect for as long as the investigation lasts.
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