Methuen police chief fired today

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May 7, 2008

By John Huggins The Daily News of Newburyport Wed May 07, 2008, 02:36 PM EDT

METHUEN — Mayor William Manzi fired police Chief Joseph Solomon today.

Solomon has been accused of a litany of charges, including mismanaging grant money and conflicts of interest. The 22-year veteran of the police department fought for his job during a seven-day discipline hearing, which started in February and ended April 14.

The lawyer who presided over the hearing gave Manzi a written report on Monday, and Manzi fired the chief today.

Keep reading www.eagletribune.com for updates throughout the day.

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