Statement on Termination of Police Chief

Posted on May 8, 2008 by billmanzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
May 7, 2008 Matt Kraunelis
978-983-8508

Mayor Manzi Discharges Police Chief

Today, I have informed Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon that, effective immediately, he is discharged from his position as Chief of Police. This follows as seven day long disciplinary hearing which commenced on February 19, 2008 and concluded on April 14, 2008. I made this decision after reviewing the record of the hearing and the report of the hearing officer, Attorney Michael Marks, which recommended termination. The Methuen Police Department will continue to be led by Acting Chief Katherine Lavigne until a permanent replacement is named.

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5 Responses to Statement on Termination of Police Chief

  1. Karen says:
    May 8, 2008 at 11:21 am

    Smartly done, Mayor Manzi, smartly done.

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  2. Summer says:
    May 10, 2008 at 6:53 am

    Necessary and completely justified.

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  3. anonymous cop says:
    May 17, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Mayor, thank you for liberating the Methuen Police Dept. We appreciate what you have done. If in the future This dictator returns it is safe to say that there will be mass exodus. Please stay on the fight as we stand behind you.

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  4. Ed says:
    May 18, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    What really happened? What will you do if Civil Service overturns the decision from Michael Marks? Will he be back? I think the former chief was corrupt and the deputy chief. Can you file charges againist the deputy chief? Please respond.

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  5. Bill Manzi says:
    May 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Methuen will present a strong case to civil service, and we feel that we will be sustained on appeal. The former deputy is retired and has not been charged by Methuen or anybody else with wrongdoing.

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