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NEMLEC Foundation Announces 2019 Golf Tournament

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NEMLEC Police Foundation Seal

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 12, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: [email protected]

NEMLEC Foundation Announces 2019 Golf Tournament

Retired Medford Police Chief Leo “Buddy” Sacco to be Honored for his Career and Contributions to Policing

DRACUT — The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) Police Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its 15th annual charity golf tournament.

WHEN:

Monday, May 20

  • 11 a.m. Check-in and Registration
  • 11:30 a.m. Lunch
  • 1 p.m. Shotgun start, scramble format

WHERE:

Four Oaks Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Lane, Dracut

WHAT:

Since its inception in 2005, the NEMLEC Police Foundation and its all-volunteer board of directors have raised more than $150,000 to directly fund the operations of the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council. The Foundation has also hosted 35 high-level training courses for police officers, detectives and superior officers. The NEMLEC Foundation also raises thousands of dollars for charities that are near and dear to police officers each year, including Cops for Kids with Cancer.

The programs the tournament helps support include NEMLEC’s School Threat Assessment and Response System (STARS) training, comprehensive motorcycle training, risk management training and annual basic and advanced crime scene classes, among others.

This year’s tournament will include a special recognition of recently retired Medford Police Chief Leo “Buddy” Sacco, following his completion of 37 years of service to the Medford Police Department, including the last 28 as chief. Chief Sacco also served as president of NEMLEC. It was under his leadership that NEMLEC developed its nationally recognized STARS program, which ensures the safety of students, staff and communities, and helps those groups respond effectively in a crisis.

The tournament fee is $150 per golfer and includes a gift, lunch and a buffet dinner following the tournament. Click here to download the event brochure and registration/sponsorship forms. Click here for the sponsorship letter for this year’s tournament.

The dinner will also feature a raffle and silent auction. Those who wish to donate raffle or auction items can do so by contacting Sharon Crowley at [email protected].

About the NEMLEC Police Foundation:

The NEMLEC Police Foundation, Inc. exists to promote and pursue training, education, research, projects, and programs that benefit municipal police agencies and their communities in Northeastern Massachusetts. The foundation promotes the public’s understanding of their police departments. It receives gifts, contributions, and grants from individual benefactors or private organizations and distributes those gifts to benefit The North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council and its cities and towns.

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Methuen Police Arrest Two After Fight in Apartment Building

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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 22, 2019

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

Methuen Police Arrest Two After Fight in Apartment Building

NEMLEC SWAT Team Assists Methuen Police at the Scene

METHUEN — Police Chief Joseph Solomon and Mayor James Jajuga report that the Methuen Police Department, with the assistance of a regional SWAT team, arrested two men and recovered an illegal firearm and Fentanyl after a fight and disturbance broke out at an apartment building late Thursday evening.

As a result of diligent work by Methuen Police officers and their mutual aid partners, GERMAN JOEL RIVERA, AGE 34 and JORGE LUIS VELEZ, AGE 39 both of Methuen were arrested.

On Thursday at 11:44 p.m., police were called to 91 Broadway for a report of a fight in progress. A second radio call indicated that a firearm may be present. Officers have been called to this address numerous times for fights, drug activity, overdoses and other disturbances.

Over the course of the on-scene investigation, officers determined that RIVERA was in possession of a firearm. He allegedly reached for an item in his pants, and officers ordered him the ground with their service weapons drawn. RIVERA resisted and multiple officers worked to restrain him, with one officer securing what was later determined to be a .45 caliber handgun in the suspect’s pant leg.

VELEZ was determined not to have been involved in the fight, but a check on his identity uncovered a warrant for his arrest.

RIVERA was charged with:

  • Carrying a Firearm Without a License c269 s.10(a)
  • Possession of Ammunition without FID card c269 s10(h)(1)
  • Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon c265 s15B(b)
  • Possession of a Class A Substance c94C s34
  • Possession of a Firearm with Two Prior Violent/Drug Offenses c269 s10G(b)

VELEZ was held on an outstanding warrant out of Lawrence District Court for:

  • Failure to Stop for Police
  • Speeding
  • Shoplifting by Concealment

Members of the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT team responded to assist, and the SWAT team helped conduct a search of RIVERA’S residence after the Methuen Police Department secured a warrant. Ammunition and Fentanyl were seized in the course of the search.

The SWAT team cleared the area at approximately 2 a.m. Friday.

Chief Solomon praised the hard work and restraint of officers.

“There are few more difficult and stressful situations for police officers than encountering a suspect with a firearm,” Chief Solomon said. “This is an example of true professionalism and restraint in the face of a dangerous and potentially deadly situation. These officers should be very proud of the result, which resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the removal of an illegal firearm from our community without anyone being injured.”

Added Mayor Jajuga: “I wish to commend our officers and thank the NEMLEC SWAT officers for their diligent work in restoring order and safety in our community.”

RIVERA was arraigned today in Lawrence District Court and order held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for March 27.

VELEZ was released on bail and will be arraigned in Lawrence District Court next week.

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

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Reading Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges Following Shooting Incident

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges Following Shooting Incident

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department arrested a man early Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot a handgun into the air outside a residence in town.

JEFFREY LOGAN, AGE 38, OF READING was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
  • Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Dwelling 
  • Illegal Possession of a Firearm
  • Illegal Possession of Ammunition
  • Intimidation
  • Disturbing the Peace
  • Disorderly Conduct 

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Reading Police were dispatched to the area of 183 Woburn St. for a report of a weapon being fired, after the victim went to the police station to report the incident.

Through an initial investigation, officers determined that a male, later identified as LOGAN, approached the victim while he was shoveling snow and subsequently fired a single handgun round into the air. LOGAN then returned indoors.

Based on their preliminary investigation, Reading Police established a perimeter around the scene and initiated a SWAT callout through the Northeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC).

Out of an abundance of caution, the residents of the other units inside the home were temporarily evacuated from the building.

“I’m grateful that this incident was resolved efficiently and peacefully,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “This would not have been possible without the support of our law enforcement colleagues at NEMLEC, as well as the Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington Police Departments.” 

Reading Police and NEMLEC SWAT officers later confirmed that LOGAN was in an apartment inside the multi-family dwelling and subsequently obtained a key to the second floor apartment from the landlord. 

At approximately 2:55 a.m., NEMLEC SWAT members entered the apartment and took LOGAN into custody without incident. Officers subsequently located a silver semi-automatic handgun. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

LOGAN is scheduled to be arraigned later today in Woburn District Court.

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Reading Police and NEMLEC SWAT Respond After Shot Fired

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police and NEMLEC SWAT Respond After Shot Fired

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department and its law enforcement partners are on scene at a home where a man barricaded himself inside after allegedly firing a single shot into the air earlier tonight.

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Reading Police were dispatched to the area of 183 Woburn St. for a report of a weapon being fired. Upon arrival, officers determined that a man stepped outside of a residence and fired a single handgun round into the air. Nobody was struck or injured by the round. 

The man subsequently returned inside the residence, and Reading Police and members of the Northeast Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT team are working to bring a safe conclusion to the situation. 

A preliminary investigation has led officers to believe that the man is alone inside the residence.

This is a developing situation and more updates will be provided as they become available. Any media responding to Reading should stage at the corner of Haven and Chute Streets. 

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