METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon, Mayor James Jajuga and Essex District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett announce that a member of the Methuen Police Department has been indicted after an investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds from the Methuen Police Patrolman’s Association. An Essex County Grand Jury today indicted MARK WHITTAKER, AGE 54, OF SALEM, N.H. on two counts each […]

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that a Methuen Police Officer is being evaluated at a local hospital Wednesday evening after he came into contact with Fentanyl, after a prisoner allegedly ripped open a bag of white powder that had been taped to his groin, which was discovered during booking. […]

METHUEN — Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon and Officer-in-Charge Capt. Joel Dolan report that the Methuen and Salem Police Departments partnered on a national distracted driving enforcement and awareness campaign earlier this month. On Thursday, April 11, Methuen and Salem Police participated in Connect to Disconnect (C2D), a four-hour enforcement period where law enforcement agencies […]

Methuen Police Provide Update Regarding Death of German Shepherd  Dog was Killed by Another Animal, Not Shot as Previously Reported METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department has completed its investigation into the death of a German shepherd reported killed on Thursday, April 4. The investigation determined […]