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Methuen Police Announce First Charges after Restaurant Altercation

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Announce First Charges after Restaurant Altercation

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Police Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department arrested a man as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fight at a city restaurant.

CAREY HAMILTON, AGE 49, OF METHUEN was arrested and charged with:

  • Mayhem
  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

The charges stem from an investigation by the Methuen Police Department’s Detective Division and Criminal Intelligence Division into a fight that occurred Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Brickhouse Tavern, located at 105 Pleasant Valley St.

“I am proud of the hard work and dedication, displayed by all investigating officers,” said Captain James Jajuga Jr. “I would also like to thank the public for their assistance and cooperation. It is an invaluable asset, and was instrumental in this investigation. We, as a city, and as a police department, will not allow this type of behavior to go unpunished.”

Added Mayor Jajuga: “This arrest is a fine example of teamwork and aggressive detective work by multiple divisions of the Methuen Police Department. We will not tolerate acts of violence in our community.”

HAMILTON was processed at the Methuen Police Department and is being held on $20,000 cash bail pending arraignment Wednesday at Lawrence District Court.

The investigation is ongoing, other involved individuals have been identified and additional charges will be forthcoming. If anyone has additional information, observed the altercation, or was victimized during the incident, they are asked to contact the Methuen Police Department at 978-983-8698.

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Methuen Police Arrest Two on Drugs and Weapon Charges

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Arrest Two on Drugs and Weapon Charges

METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon reports that the Methuen Police Department arrested a man and woman on drugs and weapon charges today.

EDGAR ARIAS, AGE 29, OF METHUEN was arrested and charged with:

  • Distribution of a Class A Substance (fentanyl) (three counts)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Class B Substance With Intent to Distribute

ARIAS also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest.

CHELIMAR GONZALEZ, AGE 28, OF METHUEN was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm Without a License.

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Methuen Police Department’s Narcotics/Gang and Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment at 10 Willow St., which is in close proximity to Howard Playstead Park, as part of an ongoing investigation into narcotics distribution.

As a result of the search, officers seized 10 bags of cocaine totaling approximately 7 grams, 53 bags of fentanyl totaling approximately 56.9 grams, a semi-automatic handgun and $1,940 in cash.

“These arrests, and seizures, come as a result of directed, proactive, police work. I’m proud of the hard work employed by Sgt. Eric Deleon and the Narcotics/Gang/Intelligence Unit.” Capt. James Jajuga Jr. said. “The fact that a firearm was located furthers our contention and belief that narcotics distribution has a detrimental impact on all law abiding citizens, both directly and indirectly. We will continue to employ all available resources to combat this epidemic.”

During the search of the apartment, officers located a young child and have referred information about the case to the Department of Children and Families.

“This case is a tremendous example of the critical work our police officers do every day to proactively protect our city’s residents,” Mayor James Jajuga said. “Their extensive investigative work in this case resulted in the removal of a significant amount of deadly drugs, and a dangerous firearm, from our streets.”

ARIAS is being held on $50,000 bail, and GONZALEZ is being held without bail pending their arraignments, which are scheduled for Thursday morning in Lawrence District Court.

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Methuen Police Attend Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion on Drug Crisis

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Attend Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion on Drug Crisis

METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon is pleased to announce that its CARES Team was represented earlier this month at a special film screening and forum on substance abuse.

At the forum on Tuesday, Sept. 4, which was hosted by Boston 25 News, attendees watched a film that highlighted the sudden drug epidemic that struck Portugal in the 1980s and the steps the country took to curtail the addiction and HIV crises that followed.

After the film, a panel of law enforcement leaders discussed whether the approaches that worked in Portugal would prove as effective in the U.S., as well as what role methadone could have in addressing the American opioid epidemic.

“The opioid epidemic is a national emergency that will require everyone to maintain open minds and seek out diverse set of approaches in order to overcome,” Chief Solomon said. “I’m glad that the leaders who are on the front lines of addressing this issue are continuing to come together and have meaningful, productive conversations.”

Methuen Police CARES Team Community Engagement Specialist Colleen Welch was among the panelists who spoke following the film screening.

“The Methuen Police Department has been a leader in reinventing how we approach addiction and treatment,” Mayor James Jajuga said. “This forum was an excellent opportunity for the CARES Team to share the success its had while learning from peers in the recovery community.”

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Methuen Police Charge Man With Kidnapping After Locating Missing Teen

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Charge Man With Kidnapping After Locating Missing Teen

METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon reports that the Methuen Police Department arrested a man last week for allegedly kidnapping and providing drugs to a juvenile.

CHARLES W. ANDERSON, AGE 45, OF MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Class B Substance
  • Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor
  • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
  • Kidnapping

At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Methuen Police detectives assigned to the Narcotics/Gangs and Intelligence Unit were conducting an investigation on the west side of the city.

As a result of that investigation, detectives observed what they recognized as a narcotics transaction and subsequently stopped the vehicle involved and arrested ANDERSON and a 16-year-old male who was inside the vehicle after cocaine was found in their possession.

After further investigation, detectives determined that the 16-year-old male had been reported missing from Manchester, New Hampshire. Through their investigation, the Methuen detectives learned that the boy had been forced to enter ANDERSON’S vehicle and was allegedly threatened with death if he attempted to flee.

After allegedly taking the boy and holding him against his will, ANDERSON allegedly drove to the Methuen area to purchase cocaine, and required the boy to ingest the drug.

“The detectives in charge of this case did an excellent job in identifying this situation and arresting this suspect,” Chief Solomon said. “I am thankful that they were able to conduct a thorough investigation and rescue this boy from an extremely dangerous individual.”

“Every parent’s worst fear is that their child will be taken from them,”  Mayor James Jajuga said. “I’m so grateful for the work of our police department, which resulted in a young man being reunited with his family.”

Methuen Police contacted the boy’s parents, as well as the New Hampshire Department of Children and Families and the Manchester Police Department. The boy’s name is not being released.

ANDERSON was held pending arraignment in Lawrence District Court.

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