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Methuen Police K-9 Officer Attends Touch a Truck Event at Professional Center for Child Development

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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

Thursday, June 6, 2019

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

Methuen Police K-9 Officer Attends Touch a Truck Event at Professional Center for Child Development

METHUEN – Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to share that Methuen K-9 Officer Michael Havey Jr. attended a recent community Touch a Truck event in Andover.

For the second year in a row, the Methuen Police Department participated in the annual Touch a Truck event on Sunday, June 9, at the Professional Center for Child Development, a school that provides educational and therapeutic services for children with physical and mental disabilities. Each year, police cars, fire engines, construction vehicles, box trucks and other motor vehicles come together to be put on display for the Touch a Truck event.

Officer Havey Jr. brought “Hope,” the Methuen Police Department’s pink Breast Cancer Awareness Dodge Charger to the event, and showed children the inside and outside of the vehicle as well as all of its special policing features.

“This event is such a great opportunity for law enforcement to meet these children and their families, and have a fun day showing them these vehicles,” Officer Havey said. “It’s a special day, and it’s great that the Professional Center for Child Development hosts this Touch a Truck event each year.”

 

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Methuen Police Arrest Suspect Following Weekend Shooting

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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

Thursday, June 6, 2019

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

Methuen Police Arrest Suspect Following Weekend Shooting

METHUEN – Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend shooting of a local teen.

A 17-YEAR-OLD MALE FROM HAVERHILL was arrested Wednesday in Haverhill. The suspect is being held on a $500,000 bail.

The arrest resulted from a coordinated investigative effort involving Methuen Police detectives, the Haverhill Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section.

“I want to thank everyone who contributed to this investigation, which resulted in a dangerous individual being taken into custody,” Chief Solomon said. “I would like to especially commend the detectives who worked tirelessly around the clock to bring this case to a resolution so quickly.”

At approximately 12:15 p.m. Sunday June 2, Methuen Police responded to a report that a man had been pushed out of a motor vehicle on Davis Road. Upon arrival, police discovered a 17-year-old Methuen male had suffered a single gunshot wound to his upper body. The teen has been identified as a Methuen High School student.

An initial investigation has indicated that the teen was shot at an unknown location and driven to Davis Road before he was pushed out of the vehicle.

“This kind of violence has no place in our community,” Mayor Jajuga said. “I’m grateful for the Methuen detectives and their colleagues from the state police and Haverhill, who were able to work closely to resolve this especially troubling case.”

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

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Methuen Police Investigating Shooting Involving Local 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

Sunday, June 2, 2019

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

Methuen Police Investigating Shooting Involving Local Teen

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department is investigating the shooting of a local 17-year-old male today.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., Methuen Police responded to a report that a man had been pushed out of a motor vehicle on Davis Road. Upon arrival, police discovered a 17-year-old Methuen male had suffered a single gunshot wound to his upper body. The teen has been identified as a Methuen High School student.

An initial investigation has indicated that the teen was shot at an unknown location and driven to Davis Road before he was pushed out of the vehicle.

The Methuen Fire Department also responded to the scene, and the teen was airlifted to an area hospital to receive treatment for serious, life threatening injuries.

Methuen Police are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Methuen Police Department at 978-983-8698.

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Methuen Police Host Annual Memorial Service Honoring Officers Who Died in the Line of Duty

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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, May 17, 2019

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

Methuen Police Host Annual Memorial Service Honoring Officers Who Died in the Line of Duty

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department held its annual memorial service this Wednesday in honor of law enforcement officers who have passed away, including those who have died in the line of duty.

The service was held at the Methuen Police Station on Hampshire Street. Each year, the Methuen Police Department hosts a memorial service to honor its officers who died while protecting and serving their city.

Five members of the Methuen Police Department — Officer Arthur Bower, Officer Charles Emerson, Officer Walter Hird, Officer Ronald Kinlock and Officer Francis McDermott — have died in the line of duty during the department’s history.

“Our police officers work incredibly hard to protect and serve our city, and this annual service is a somber reminder of those who have lost their lives fulfilling their duty,” Mayor Jajuga said. “The challenges our officers take on are essential to the safety of our community, and their highly trained, comprehensive response to the myriad calls for help they receive every day speaks volumes about their dedication and professionalism.”

The service included remarks by Lt. Joseph Aiello, Mayor Jajuga, Chief Solomon, and opening and closing prayers from Father Christopher J. Casey of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.

Chief Solomon also presented Life Saving Awards at the event to Officers Joseph Alaimo, Brandon Laflamme and Walter Torres. Officers Alaimo, Laflamme and Torres responded to a report of a man that had fallen and was injured at the intersection of Park Street and Pleasant Street. Upon arrival, the Officers found the individual unresponsive, without a pulse. The Officers began administering CPR and used an AED to revive the man. The man survived as a result of the quick response of Officers Officers Alaimo, Laflamme and Torres, and their ability to rely on their training to provide critical aid.

“Officers Alaimo, Laflamme and Torres saved this man’s life because of their quick thinking and effective response,” Chief Solomon said. “This service is a somber event that reminds us of the significant sacrifices members of our department have made, but this event and these awards are also a reminder of the positive impact our officers have on their community, and the duty we all have to serve our city and help people in times of need.”

The Methuen Police Department Honor Guard gave a Presentation of Colors and 21 Gun Salute at the service, Chief Solomon lead a candle light vigil, members of the Methuen Police Superior Officers Association and Methuen Police Patrolman’s Association placed a wreath, Methuen High School students Lucas DeLeon and Adam McCraw played the bugle and Central Catholic Student Bella Perrotta gave musical performances of “I Salute You” and the National Anthem.

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