Hull Police Arrest and Charge Man Following Several Acts of Vandalism

November 27, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

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

Hull Police Arrest and Charge Man Following Several Acts of Vandalism

MICHAEL HASKINS, AGE 26, OF HULL was charged with vandalizing several businesses and vehicles after being arrested by Hull Police. (Photo courtesy Hull Police)

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department has arrested a man who turned himself into police after he allegedly vandalized several businesses and vehicles over the weekend.

MICHAEL HASKINS, AGE 26, OF HULL is charged with 12 counts of Vandalizing Property.

Hull Police were investigating the vandalism incidents that occurred late Saturday night and after midnight on Sunday in the area of the Kenberma shopping district, Nantasket Avenue, Newport Road and Touraine Avenue.

In total, there were 12 acts of vandalism with an estimated $5,000 worth of damage. Five storefront windows and doors were broken, along with damage done to seven motor vehicles.

While police were actively investigating the incidents, at approximately 8:40 p.m. Monday, a man who identified himself as HASKINS turned himself in at the Hull Police Station.

As part of the subsequent investigation, HASKINS’ parents consented to allow investigators into their home where they seized the clothing that HASKINS had been wearing that night. The clothes had blood on them and HASKINS also had an injury and cuts on one of his hands.

On the initial call, police officers followed a trail of blood that led from one business to another that had been vandalized.

The clothes that were seized from the home match the clothes that HASKINS was seen wearing in surveillance footage obtained by police at one of the businesses that was vandalized.

HASKINS is expected to be arraigned today at Hingham District Court.

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

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Hull Police Investigating Several Acts of Vandalism to Businesses, Vehicles

November 26, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 26, 2018

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

Hull Police Investigating Several Acts of Vandalism to Businesses, Vehicles

Five Businesses, Seven Vehicles Damaged

Hull Police are looking to identify this man and question him in regard to several acts of vandalism over the weekend. (Photo courtesy Hull Police)

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department is seeking to identify a man who broke several windows and vandalized vehicles in town over the weekend.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall. He has a medium build with facial hair and glasses. The suspect may have suffered a hand injury.

The acts of vandalism occurred late Saturday night and after midnight on Sunday in the area of the Kenberma shopping district, Nantasket Avenue, Newport Road and Touraine Avenue.

At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Hull Police responded to a report of an alarm at a business on Nantasket Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers observed two store fronts that had smashed windows. The officers located and followed a trail of blood drops that continued down the sidewalk on Nantasket Avenue toward other businesses.

Officers discovered several other businesses and vehicles that had broken windows along Nantasket Avenue, including a post office, a bank and a bakery.

A short time later, police received a call about a vehicle that was damaged on Touraine Avenue. A SUV parked in a driveway of a home had one of its side mirrors broken off.

As officers searched the area, two more vehicles were found vandalized on Touraine Street. Another vehicle had a side mirror broken off on Newport Road.

In total, there were 12 acts of vandalism with an estimated $5,000 worth of damage. Five storefront windows and doors were broken along with damage done to seven motor vehicles.

Blood on the broken glass was collected from the scene and detectives are reviewing video footage from the area. No items were stolen from the victims.

Anyone who is able to identify the suspect or believes they may be a victim is asked to call the Hull Police at 781-925-1214.

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Hull Police Investigating Verbal Threat Made at High School

September 19, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

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

Hull Police Investigating Verbal Threat Made at High School

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department is investigating an apparent verbal threat that was allegedly made by a student at Hull High School Wednesday morning.

At approximately 9 a.m., it was reported to the high school main office that a student had made a threat to harm others at the school with a firearm. The student in question was identified, and the Hull Police Department was called immediately.

An investigation was launched by Hull Police and investigators searched the 15-year-old and his belongings, including his locker, and no weapons were found. The school was not placed in a lockdown because the student was with the School Resource Officer on duty following the report to the school office.

Police subsequently searched the suspect’s home with the consent of his guardian and no weapons were found there.

It was determined that there was no credible threat and no threat was made toward any specific staff members, students or faculty at the school.

The Hull Police Department takes all school threats seriously and will continue working closely with Hull Public Schools through the course of the investigation.

As of Wednesday morning no charges have been filed and the incident remains under active investigation.

“As with all school threats, this incident will not be taken lightly and will be thoroughly investigated,” Chief Dunn said. “We were fortunate to have our School Resource Officer on duty, who allowed us to quickly assess the situation and effectively deescalate things, leading to minimal disruption of the school day while ensuring student safety.”

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Hull Police Charge Man After OUI Crash into House

August 13, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 13, 2018

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

Hull Police Charge Man After OUI Crash into House

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department arrested a man and charged him with crashing into a home while driving drunk over the weekend.

THOMAS MACIVER, AGE 21, OF HULL, is charged with OUI Liquor and Marked Lanes Violation.

At approximately 2:41 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a home on Phipps Street after a vehicle crashed into a house.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver, later identified as MACIVER, and through the subsequent investigation it was determined that he had allegedly been driving under the influence of alcohol.

MACIVER was placed under arrest and taken to the Hull Police station to be booked.

Two passengers in his vehicle were transported to a local hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening. No other injuries were reported.

The home sustained damage to a front porch and the town’s building inspector was called to the scene.

In searching MACIVER’S vehicle, police found multiple miniature bottles of liquor, or “nips,” that were unopened.

MACIVER is expected to be arraigned today in Hingham District Court.

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

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Hull Police Department Responds to Apartment Fire on Nantasket Avenue

June 29, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 29, 2018

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

Hull Police Department Responds to Apartment Fire on Nantasket Avenue

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department responded to an apartment fire on Nantasket Avenue Friday afternoon.

At approximately 4 p.m., Hull Police were notified about a fire alarm at 527 Nantasket Ave. The building is a multi-family apartment building.

When officers arrived, a male resident of the apartment where the fire was occurring was uncooperative and would not leave the unit. Multiple officers had to go inside the building in order to get the man out safely.

He was placed in protective custody and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Three police officers suffered minor smoke inhalation and were transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution.

The rest of the residents were able to make it out of the building safely and no other injuries were reported.

Firefighters from the Hull Fire Department quickly extinguished the flames. The unit where the fire occurred sustained significant damage and other units had smoke and water damage. Utilities in the building have been temporarily shut off.

Six families living in the building were all displaced and most were being assisted by the American Red Cross.

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s office have been called to the scene. The initial investigation indicates that the fire originated in the kitchen. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Nantasket Avenue will be closed until the scene is cleared.

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