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Methuen Police Arrest High School Student After Threat

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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

Monday, March 19, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Methuen Police Arrest High School Student After Threat

METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department arrested a Methuen High School student after he allegedly made threats and referenced a school shooting in front of other students.

The Methuen Police Department was called to the high school at 2 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers were told by school administrators that a 10th grade boy had reportedly made disturbing remarks to other students, including references to bullets, death, and a mass shooting at the school.

As a result of an investigation by the Methuen Police Department, a JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF METHUEN was identified and arrested without incident.

The suspect was charged with Threats Concerning Dangerous Items and Disturbance in a School.

A search of the suspect’s home and bedroom resulted in no weapons found. There are also no firearms licensed to anyone at his home. The Methuen Police Department does not believe there is any danger at this time.

Chief Solomon and Mayor Jajuga praised the students who heard the alleged remarks for coming forward and reporting the incident to the administration.

“This is an excellent example of ‘see something, say something,'” Mayor Jajuga said. “In this instance, students heard disturbing remarks about committing violence at school, and they spoke up immediately. This is one of the ways we keep our community and our schools safe.”

The suspect will be arraigned in Lawrence Juvenile Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. 

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Methuen Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers

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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

Friday, March 2, 2018

Media Contact: Captain Kristopher McCarthy
Phone: 978-983-8752
Email: KWMcCarthy@ci.methuen.ma.us

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Methuen Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers

Left to right: New officers Stefan Laboy, Michael Robidoux and Griffin Waller with Chief Joseph Solomon (Courtesy Photo Methuen Police)

METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Department officially welcomed three new officers last week.

Officers Michael Robidoux, Stefan Laboy and Griffin Waller each graduated from the Methuen Police – Northern Essex Community College (NECC) Police Academy on Feb. 23, following their completion of more than 900 hours of training over 25 weeks.

“These gentlemen have displayed a deep commitment to the people of Methuen throughout their lives and early law enforcement careers,” Mayor Jajuga said. “I’m proud to see them take on the responsibility of continuing to serve our community with honor and distinction.”

Officer Robidoux is a Methuen native and has served the City of Methuen as a reserve officer since early 2015, the same year he graduated from the New England Law Enforcement Training Center. He graduated from NECC in 2009 with an associate’s degree in business management. Upon graduation from the academy, Officer Robidoux earned the Outstanding Achievement Award in Physical Training.

Officer Laboy has served in the United States Marine Corps for the last 10 1/2 years, including one deployment to Iraq. He most recently worked in technical support for Defense Strategies Group, and has also worked as a reserve officer since 2015. Following his time at the academy, Officer Laboy was recognized with the “Top Gun” award for his superior marksmanship, as well as with the Individual Outstanding Achievement Award for his cumulative performance throughout the program.

Prior to beginning his career in law enforcement, Officer Waller owned and managed his own landscaping business and has served as a reserve officer since 2015. He is also a lifelong Methuen resident.

“I’m excited to welcome each of our new officers to the department,” Chief Solomon said. “They bring a diverse set of skills and experiences that I’m certain will serve them well as they take on their full-time roles.”

Each of the officers will now begin the Methuen Police Department’s intensive 17-week field training program.

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Methuen Police Unveil New Department Badges

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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

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018

Media Contact: Captain Kristopher McCarthy
Phone: 978-983-8752
Email: KWMcCarthy@ci.methuen.ma.us

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Methuen Police Unveil New Department Badges

METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Police Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that Methuen Police have redesigned the department’s uniform badges.

Eight department members volunteered for the redesign committee, which considered various city landmarks and buildings to incorporate in the new design. The committee ultimately decided to highlight the Searles Building, with Greycourt Park as the secondary landmark featured on the badge.

“These new uniform badges reflect important pieces of our city’s landscape and I am very pleased with how the new design came out,” said Mayor Jajuga. “I hope residents will get a chance to see the new badges when they see our officers out on the streets.”

There are three variations of the new badge design, including a silver badge for officers, a gold badge for officers with the rank of sergeant or above, and a silver and gold badge for officers assigned to the detective bureau. Officers began wearing the new badges in January.

“Our city has such a rich history and we wanted to make sure that we created a badge that reflects our community,” Chief Solomon said. “The redesign committee came up with several great ideas for various shapes and designs, and I am ultimately very satisfied with the final product.”

The badges were created by Blackinton, the largest manufacturer of police, fire, security, military, and government badges and uniform insignia in the United States, based out of Attleboro Falls.

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Methuen Police Seek Home Invasion Suspects

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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, Feb. 13, 2018

Media Contact: Captain Kristopher McCarthy
Phone: 978-983-8752
Email: KWMcCarthy@ci.methuen.ma.us

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Methuen Police Seek Home Invasion Suspects

Note: The following includes an updated description of the two suspects.

METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Police Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department is actively seeking two suspects allegedly involved in a home invasion this afternoon.

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, at approximately 11:28 a.m., Methuen Police responded to a residence on Ruskin Avenue for a report of a home invasion.

The calling party stated that two men forced their way into her apartment and held her against her will in the bedroom before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. The victim reported that one of the suspects was carrying a long gun. Nothing has been reported missing at this time.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a medium complexion and thin build, wearing a red ski mask, black and grey sweatpants and a similar colored sweatshirt.

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a medium complexion and heavier build, short in stature, and wearing round black sunglasses, gloves and a grey sweatshirt that was covering his face.

Massachusetts State Police and Methuen K-9 units responded to the scene to assist with locating the suspects. K-9 units are currently still in the process of searching the area.

“This is an unfortunate incident where a resident was victimized in their own home,” Mayor Jajuga said. “I am confident that Methuen Police will do everything in their power to locate these suspects.”

“This case is still very active and we are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident to call police immediately,” Chief Solomon said. “Please always say something if you see something.”

An initial investigation indicates that this was a targeted attack and there is no danger to the community.

This incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Methuen Police at 978-983-8698.

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