Former Methuen Police Chief Pleads Guilty to 17 Charges; Pension Forfeiture Reduces City…
What happened
Joseph Solomon, former Methuen Police Chief, pleaded guilty to 17 charges stemming from allegations he misused his authority to secure positions and benefits for himself and others within the city’s police department. Solomon was sentenced to 2.5 years in the House of Corrections, with 30 days to serve and the remainder suspended. As part of the plea agreement, Solomon will lose his city pension and professional licenses.
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Why it matters
The forfeiture of Solomon's pension is expected to reduce Methuen’s unfunded pension liability by about $3.7 million over the next 20 years. The city will also seek to recover approximately $1 million in pension payments since his retirement.
Beauregard holds the formal position of Mayor within Methuen, where Solomon previously served as police chief.
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Who's involved
- MethuenCity where the misconduct occurred and where the pension liability is being reduced.
- SolomonFormer police chief who pleaded guilty to 17 charges of misuse of authority.
- BeauregardCurrent Mayor of Methuen, who commented on the financial impact of the forfeiture.
- Andrea CampbellAttorney General whose office secured the indictments against Solomon.
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Methuen
city in Massachusetts, United States
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Solomon
American rapper
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