Are You Surprised, Mr. Covino??? investigation into potential fraud in Methuen police contract intensifies

 

Federal investigation into potential fraud in Methuen police contract intensifies

Federal prosecutors are intensifying their criminal investigation into whether former Methuen police chief Joseph Solomon and the former leader of a police union conspired to defraud the city, according to two people who have met recently with prosecutors. Solomon, one of the nation’s highest paid law enforcement officials, has been under investigation for his alleged role in hiding the true cost of a union contract that would have paid senior officers more than $432,000 a year and indirectly raised Solomon’s pay.  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/12/metro/federal-investigation-into-potential-fraud-methuen-police-contract-intensifies/?s_campaign=breakingnews:newsletter