ELMIRA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Elmira has a new police chief, but the city is not disclosing why. 

WENY-TV reports Anthony Alvernaz was removed Monday and replaced by Deputy Chief Kris Thorne, who was named acting chief. City officials are remaining silent about the decision.

Alvernaz had been with the Elmira PD since 1996 and served as the city’s police chief since June 2021.