Statement of Hull Superintendent and Police Chief Regarding Incident at Middle School

May 22, 2018 by Jessica Sacco

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

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

Statement of Hull Superintendent and Police Chief Regarding Incident at Middle School

HULL — The following is a statement from Hull Superintendent Michael Devine and Police Chief John Dunn regarding an incident at the Memorial Middle School this morning.

“At approximately 11:30 a.m., Hull Police received a call from administration at the Memorial Middle School, 81 Central Ave., after a male eighth grade student made a concerning remark about a firearm.

“The student then fled the building. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown. Police located the student a few blocks from the school, and he was taken to an area hospital for an evaluation.

“No weapons were found in the building and there is no threat to students, faculty or the community. The student’s parents were contacted, and no weapons were found in their home after a search.

“The lockdown was lifted at noon and classes resumed as normal.

“The incident remains under investigation by the Hull Police Department.”

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Hull Police Participate in National Bike to School Day with Jacobs Elementary School Students

May 17, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Hull Police Participate in National Bike to School Day with Jacobs Elementary School Students

HULL — Chief John Dunn and Principal Christine Cappadona are pleased to announce that Hull Police officers safely escorted more than 130 Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School students to class last week as part of National Bike to School Day.

On Wednesday, May 9, 138 students gathered at five different locations throughout the town, where they were met by members of the Hull Police bike patrol unit. The officers conducted safety briefings and made sure each student had operable bikes and were wearing helmets.

Together, along with several parents and school faculty members, the groups made their way to the school. Additional Hull Police officers provided assistance with traffic at checkpoints along each route.

“YOU rode your bike?” fourth grade student Tayvin Frongello exclaimed as he passed by his teacher Elaine Menice, who had also geared up to cycle to school.

Once they arrived to school, students received snacks, water bottles and a coupon for free ice cream for participating.

“I wish we could do this every day,” said fourth grade student JT Gould.

“It was so enjoyable. I hope it becomes an annual event,” said teacher Emily Rosado

“What a great way to start the day.”

National Bike to School Day is coordinated by the National Center for Safe Routes to School and had about 2,500 schools participate from all 50 states this year.

“It was great seeing all the kids on their bikes as we rode through town and it was a really a beautiful day,” School Resource Officer Sean Fahey said. “Everyone made it to school safely and this is hopefully an event we can look forward to participating in next year as well.”

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Hull Student Charged After Bringing Bullets to High School

March 22, 2018 by Jordan Mayblum

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 22, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Hull Student Charged After Bringing Bullets to High School

HULL — Acting Police Chief Neil Reilly and Superintendent Michael Devine report that a student has been charged after he brought bullets to the high school this morning.

A 17-YEAR-OLD MALE JUVENILE, OF HULL, is charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Around noon, the high school principal received a report from a student that THE JUVENILE had sent them a photo of three .32 caliber bullets. No threats were made.

THE JUVENILE is enrolled in Hull Public Schools’ Satellite program, which services those in special education through part-time instruction at the high school and a separate space located in the central office area at the Jacobs Elementary School.

The high school principal immediately informed the School Resource Officer of the incident, who located THE JUVENILE at the Satellite classroom. The student was searched and was found to be in possession of three bullets.

Police conducted a search of THE JUVENILE’S locker and home. No additional ammunition or firearms were located. Out of an abundance of caution, Hull Police reached out to the Massachusetts State Police to bring their firearms-sniffing K-9s to search the high school, Jacobs school and THE JUVENILE’S residence.

THE JUVENILE was transported to an area hospital for a medical evaluation. He is scheduled to be arraigned at Hingham District Court at a later date.

“We want parents and residents to rest assured that there is no danger to the community,” Acting Chief Reilly said. “We always stress the importance of ‘see something, say something’ and the student did the right thing by doing exactly that.”

“The safety and security of our students is a priority for the district and we commend the student for recognizing the seriousness of this situation and reporting it to the administration,” Superintendent Devine said. “We’d like to thank the Hull Police Department for their immediate response and assistance today.”

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Hull Police Department Receives AAA Gold Award for Traffic Safety Efforts

November 14, 2017 by Jordan Mayblum

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Hull Police Department Receives AAA Gold Award for Traffic Safety Efforts

From left: Chief John Dunn, AAA Director of Public and Legislative Affairs Mary Maguire, Officer Joseph Smith and Officer Edward Minelli at AAA’s Traffic Safety Award Luncheon last month. (Courtesy Photo)

HULL — Chief John Dunn is proud to announce that the Hull Police Department was honored last month with the AAA Gold Award for its traffic safety enforcement and education efforts.

The Gold Award is AAA’s highest honor for police departments’ traffic safety work, and is based on motor vehicle accident and enforcement data, as well as OUI enforcement efforts in the town of Hull.

Hull Police Officers Joseph Smith and Edward Minelli were also honored as AAA Traffic Safety Heroes for their outstanding work. Officer Smith was recognized for his work as the department’s safety officer and grant officer and Officer Minelli was awarded for his traffic and OUI enforcement performance.

“Our entire department is proud to have earned this honor, and I want to specifically congratulate Officer Smith and Officer Minelli for their commitment to making Hull’s roads safe for everyone,” Chief Dunn said. “Traffic safety is a critical element of the work we do on a daily basis, and this award serves as a reminder of the impact our officers can have on the community as a whole.”

Hull was presented with the Gold Award based on the strong combination of its services to the community, as well as town-wide crash statistics and traffic safety enforcement activities.

Throughout the year, the Hull Police Department has continued its ongoing efforts to reduce preventable traffic accidents through proactive and focused traffic enforcement. The men and women of the Hull Police Department, as part of their daily duties conduct traffic enforcement throughout town by monitoring traffic and utilizing a variety of tools and techniques, including radar units, laser units and overall motor vehicle enforcement, as well as coordinated and roaming enforcement patrols.

Aside from enforcement, the Hull Police provide car seat installation services on a monthly basis or by appointment. These services are conducted by officers who are state certified technicians in the proper inspection and installation of child safety seats. Hull Police also provide car seats to families in need with the help of a yearly grant.

Additionally, the Hull Police Department received grants toward reducing underage drinking, the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors, impaired driving and a pedestrian safety grant, which helped officers address each of those significant safety concerns.

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Bridgewater Police Investigating after Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Hull Police Department K-9 Cruiser

October 26, 2017 by Jessica Sacco

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Bridgewater Police Investigating after Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Hull Police Department K-9 Cruiser

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher D. Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department is investigating following a crash involving a marked Hull Police Department K-9 cruiser this morning.

At approximately 9:30 a.m., Bridgewater Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Bedford Street (Route 18) and Grove Street after several 911 callers reported a two-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, police learned that a Subaru Legacy, driven by an 81-year-old man from Franklin, pulled out of Grove Street in front of a Hull Police SUV that was traveling south on Bedford Street. The Hull cruiser then struck the Subaru, causing it to hit a telephone pole.

Bridgewater firefighters utilized the hydraulic rescue tools to free the 81-year-old man from his vehicle.

Hull K-9 Police Officer John Mercer and the driver of the Subaru sustained serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening and were transported by ambulance to an area hospital. Hull K-9 “Kenny” was in the vehicle at the time of the crash, but was not injured.

Bedford Street remained closed for approximately two hours while officers from Bridgewater and Raynham Police Departments, along with the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, conducted accident reconstruction. Chief Delmonte wishes to express his gratitude to all agencies that assisted in town today.

“I would like to extend well wishes and a speedy recovery to our Hull K-9 Officer and the other driver involved in this crash,” Hull Police Chief John Dunn said.

The crash remains under investigation by the Bridgewater Police Department.

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