Hull Police Department

Hull Police Department Shares Hot Weather Safety Tips Ahead of High Temperatures

June 20, 2025 by Cody Shepard

With temperatures expected to reach the 80s and 90s over the next several days, we would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during outdoor activities in hot weather.

The National Weather Service defines a “heat wave” as a period of abnormally hot weather generally lasting more than two days. Heat waves can occur with or without high humidity.

To prevent illness and injuries, it is imperative that residents follow hot weather safety tips and know how to recognize heat illnesses.

Please follow these extreme heat safety tips from the American Red Cross: https://tinyurl.com/RedCrossHeatSafety

Hull Police Arrest Man on Open and Gross Lewdness Charge

May 28, 2025 by Cody Shepard

*FILIP CERNY, AGE 39, of HULL, was arrested Tuesday by Hull Police. (Photo Courtesy Hull Police Department)*

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department arrested a man on an open and gross lewdness charge Tuesday following an investigation.

FILIP CERNY, AGE 39, of HULL, was arrested Tuesday and charged with:

Open and Gross Lewdness
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle

On Monday, May 26, at approximately 4:08 p.m., Hull Police responded to George Washington Boulevard for a report of a driver performing a lewd act while alongside another car. Officers responded to the area, but did not locate the vehicle.

Through an investigation on Tuesday, May 27, Hull Police identified the suspect as CERNY.

The preliminary investigation confirmed that CERNY was performing a lewd act while driving unsafely to maintain eye contact with passengers in a car in the next lane.

CERNY was taken into custody without incident on Tuesday and booked at the Hull Police Department.

CERNY was arraigned on Tuesday in Hingham District Court and released on personal recognizance, with the condition that he stay away from and have no contact with any victims and witnesses.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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A Statement from Hull Police Chief John Dunn

January 29, 2025 by Benjamin Paulin

HULL — The following is a statement from Hull Police Chief John Dunn:

“Today, the Hull Police Department was made aware of allegations of inappropriate relationships between a paraprofessional employed full-time by the South Shore Educational Collaborative (SSEC) and Hull Public Schools students.

We have launched an investigation into the allegations and are working closely with SSEC and Hull Public Schools administrators. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time.”

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Hull Police Investigating After Bullet Found in Gymnasium at Jacobs School

November 15, 2024 by Cody Shepard

HULL — Chief John Dunn and the Hull Public Schools report that a bullet was found inside the gymnasium at the Lillian M. Jacobs School on Thursday evening.

On Thursday, Nov. 14, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a student reported to a coach during sports practice that they found a bullet inside the gymnasium of the Jacobs School, a pre-K-to-7 building. The coach immediately contacted Hull Police, and an investigation was launched.

A Hull Police officer initially swept the gym to confirm that there was no active threat. Hull Police then contacted the Massachusetts State Police, who conducted a full sweep of the Jacobs School with a K9 unit specifically trained in firearms and ammunition detection. No additional ammunition or any weapons were found.

Police determined that the ammunition was a single live .40-caliber bullet.

Hull Police School Resource Officer Jake Mahoney has conducted an investigation that included reviewing surveillance video from the school.

As a result, the Hull Police Department has determined that there was no threat to the safety of the school’s students or staff. Additionally, no threats have been made toward the Hull Public Schools.

Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased police presence at the school today.

The district has sent multiple communications to families and staff to notify and update the school community. We will be sure to provide any further updates if necessary.

Anyone with any information about this situation is asked to call the Hull Police Department at 781-925-1212.

“I would like to commend the student for doing the right thing by bringing this to the attention of a trusted adult immediately,” Chief Dunn said. “The coach appropriately contacted our department, allowing us to conduct a prompt and efficient investigation to determine that there was no threat to students or staff. The safety of our schools is a collaborative effort, and we take these incidents very seriously.”

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