Hull Police and Fire Departments Offer Tips for Safe Fourth of July Celebration

June 24, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 24, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police and Fire Departments Offer Tips for Safe Fourth of July Celebration

HULL — Police Chief John Dunn and Fire Chief Christopher Russo would like to remind Hull residents about some important safety tips that citizens can utilize to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday next week.

Fireworks of all kinds are illegal in Massachusetts and open burning is only legal in the state between Jan. 15 and May 1. The Hull Police will take enhanced measures—including increased enforcement of beach parking regulations—in order to ensure that the ban on bonfires during the summer months is strictly adhered to and that fireworks are not being used at any time.

“We want everyone to enjoy their Fourth of July holiday and to be safe while do doing so,” Chief Dunn said. “The Fourth is one of the busiest times of year here in Hull and we expect many visitors who will come and enjoy a day at the beach. We ask visitors to please respect the rules of the beach and follow the laws while they celebrate safely and responsibly.”

Below is some basic information on the fireworks law in Massachusetts:

What is prohibited by the law?

Private citizens may not use, possess or sell fireworks anywhere in Massachusetts, nor may they purchase them legally elsewhere and transport them into Massachusetts. The law prohibits any item designed to produce a visible or audible effect.

What are the penalties?

A fine of up to $100 and mandatory confiscation of the fireworks, which cannot be returned.

Additionally, the Hull Police and Fire Departments remind residents to be aware of these key safety tips:

Don’t drink and drive
Be mindful of pedestrians
Attend organized and permitted fireworks displays
Report illegal bonfires to the police
Remember: alcohol and fireworks do not mix
Keep pets indoors
Do not leave items on the beach that could be used for burning

“Every year thousands of people are injured by mishandling or misusing fireworks,” Chief Russo said. “Fireworks accidents can cause serious injury or even death. Even sparklers can burn as hot as 2,000 degrees and should never be used by children. Please be safe this Fourth of July and as always, if you have an emergency, call 911.”

For more information on fireworks, click here. For more on general summer safety tips, click here.

This and other press releases are available by accessing the Town of Hull website at www.town.hull.ma.us

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Hull Police Charge Woman with Larceny

June 19, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police Charge Woman with Larceny

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department has filed a criminal complaint against a resident who is also a town employee.

A criminal complaint was filed on May 30 against SANDI GRAUDS-WEINIER, AGE 67, OF HULL, charging her with Larceny Over $250 from a Person Over Age 60 or Disabled.

GRAUDS-WEINIER was issued a summons to appear for arraignment, scheduled for June 27, at Hingham District Court.

GRAUDS-WEINIER, who is the Director of Community Outreach and Family Support for the Town of Hull, has been placed on administrative leave by the Town of Hull pending the outcome of the case and the town’s own internal investigation.

The Hull Police Department investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional details will be released at arraignment.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Body of Missing Hull Man Found

May 20, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 20, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Body of Missing Hull Man Found

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department located the body of a man missing since November in a wooded area off Dellawanda Road over the weekend.

The initial investigation indicates that his death is not suspicious.

On Nov. 4, a Silver Alert was issued for Michel Jean Benjamin, age 65, of Hull, after he was reported missing by his family. Hull Police did an extensive search of the area near his home, but were unable to locate him at the time.

On Sunday, May 19, at approximately 5 p.m., a boy walking a dog on Dellawanda Road located Benjamin’s body in a densely wooded area.

Benjamin’s body was taken into the custody of the State Medical Examiner’s Office, which will determine his cause of death.

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Hull Police Arrest and Charge Three Men with Trafficking Heroin

April 22, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 22, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police Arrest and Charge Three Men with Trafficking Heroin

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department arrested and charged three men with trafficking heroin following a traffic stop on Sunday, April 21.

GIOVANNI CRUZ, AGE 19, OF BELMONT; TOMAS MARTINEZ, AGE 24, OF DORCHESTER; and RAPHY VERAS, AGE 19, OF QUINCY were each charged with:

Trafficking in Heroin Over 36 Grams
Possession to Distribute a Class A Drug (Heroin)
Possession of a Class A Drug (Heroin)
Possession With Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
Possession of a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
Possession of a Burglarious Instrument

In addition, CRUZ was charged with Operation of a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Marked Lanes Violation and Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200.

At approximately 10:45 p.m., Sunday, April 21, Hull Police received a report of an erratic driver in the area of 50 George Washington Boulevard.

Hull Police Officer Stephen Glavin located and observed the driver drift between lanes and almost cross into the opposite lane of traffic twice.

The driver was pulled over by Officer Glavin near 45 Hull Shore Drive. As Officer Glavin approached the vehicle and spoke to the driver, later identified as CRUZ, he noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

During the course of the traffic stop, it was determined that CRUZ was driving with a suspended license. The two passengers, MARTINEZ and VERAS did not have valid driver’s licenses and as a result the vehicle needed to be towed because it was blocking the driveway of a business.

While performing a routine inventory of the vehicle prior to the tow, officers located and seized approximately 41.8 grams of heroin mixed with fentanyl, 224 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and an item used to open locked car doors known as a “slim jim.”

CRUZ was also found to have 47.8 grams of marijuana in his pockets.

The three men were placed under arrest and taken to the Hull Police Department to be booked.

While inside of his holding cell, CRUZ allegedly purposefully clogged the toilet with a roll of toilet paper, causing the cell to flood with water, resulting in the Malicious Destruction of Property charge.

The three men are expected to be arraigned Monday in Hingham District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Hull Police Department Promotes Three to Rank of Sergeant

April 5, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 5, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Hull Police Department Promotes Three to Rank of Sergeant

Left to right: Hull Police Deputy Chief Neil Reilly, Sgt. Steven Saunders, Sgt. Scott Saunders, Sgt. Edward Minelli and Chief Jack Dunn. (Photo courtesy Hull Police)

HULL — Chief John Dunn is pleased to announce that three Hull Police officers were promoted to the rank of sergeant Thursday night.

Edward Minelli and brothers Steven Saunders and Scott Saunders were promoted at a badge pinning ceremony at Hull Town Hall last night.

The three will be assigned as Shift Commanders to various shifts within the department and will receive ancillary duties in the coming weeks and months.

“Edward, Steven and Scott have worked extremely hard to get to this point in their careers and I congratulate them on their promotions,” Chief Dunn said. “All three of the guys are from Hull and I am sure they will continue to serve their hometown with pride and distinction.”

Sgt. Scott Saunders has been with the Hull Police Department since 2004 and has been an acting sergeant since 2014. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and is currently running the department’s summer seasonal officer program.

Sgt. Steven Saunders joined his brother at the department in 2012. He is a field training officer and also handles the department’s IT and Records Management System (RMS), which he is currently working to upgrade.

Sgt. Edward Minelli has been a Hull Police Officer since 2014. He is one of the department’s firearms and active shooter instructors and is a Field Training Officer. He serves as a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council’s (MetroLEC) SWAT team and over the past two years he has earned the AAA Traffic Safety/Enforcement Award.

All three sergeants have earned their master’s degrees in criminal justice.

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