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Hanson Police and Fire Departments Investigating Fire Now Deemed Suspicious at Vacant Building

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Friday, July 6, 2018

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

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Hanson Police and Fire Departments Investigating Fire Now Deemed Suspicious at Vacant Building

HANSON — Police Chief Michael Miksch, Fire Chief Jerome Thompson and the State Fire Marshal’s office report that the 3-alarm fire at a vacant building in Hanson yesterday has been deemed to be suspicious.

The cause of the fire has not been determined and the incident is still under active investigation by Hanson Police and Fire and the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Anyone who has information about the fire is asked to please call Hanson Police at 781-293-4625 or the state Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229.

At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, the Hanson fire and police departments responded to a fire at 16 Liberty St., on Route 58 near the center of town. The vacant building was formerly JJ’s Pub.

A third alarm was eventually struck and fire departments from numerous surrounding communities came to assist.

The fire was extinguished by about 6 p.m.

Two firefighters were hospitalized with heat-related illness while working to put out the flames.

No further information about the investigation will be released at this time.

 

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Hanson Fire and Police Departments Respond to 3-Alarm Fire at Vacant Building

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

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Hanson Fire and Police Departments Respond to 3-Alarm Fire at Vacant Building

HANSON — Fire Chief Jerome Thompson and Police Chief Michael Miksch report that the fire and police departments are currently responding to a 3-alarm fire at a vacant building Thursday afternoon in Hanson.

At approximately 3 p.m., rescuers received a report of a fire at 16 Liberty St., on Route 58 near the center of town. The vacant building was formerly JJ’s Pub.

Upon arrival, fire was showing from the building and firefighters immediately began to start extinguishing the flames. A second and third alarm was subsequently called for and fire departments from numerous surrounding communities came to assist.

As of 6 p.m., the fire had been extinguished and firefighters were dousing remaining hot spots. No injuries have been reported.

Route 58, at the intersection of Liberty Street and East Washington Street are both closed while the scene remains active.

National Grid shut off electricity in the area to allow firefighters to safely work. About 200 customers may be impacted and power will be restored as soon as it is safe to do so. Fire Chief Thompson and Police Chief Miksch would like to thank residents for their patience.

The cause and origin of the fire is unknown at this time and will be investigated by the State Fire Marshal’s office and Hanson Police.

As the scene is still active at this time, people are asked to please avoid the area.

 

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* Hanson Police Invite Residents to Attend Narcan Training and Education Session

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Hanson Police Department
Michael Miksch, Chief of Police
775 Main St.
Hanson, MA 02341

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

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Hanson Police Invite Residents to Attend Narcan Training and Education Session

HANSON — Chief Michael Miksch would like to invite residents to attend a naloxone training and education event tomorrow night.

WHEN

Thursday, June 21, from 4-6 p.m.

WHERE

Shaw’s, 476 Liberty St., Hanson

WHO

Whitman Hanson WILL is a coalition funded to address substance use prevention within the communities of Whitman and Hanson. The coalition aims to raise awareness and provide education around underage drinking, non-medical use of prescription drugs, opioid abuse and overdose prevention.

WHAT

Whitman Hanson WILL is hosting a naloxone training and information session using Signature Healthcare’s mobile sim lab training program on Thursday.

Those who attend will learn how to properly respond to an overdose and will be taught how to use the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. Naloxone is commonly known by the brand name, Narcan.

The simulation features a dummy where participants can practice administering Narcan in a safe and controlled environment.

“Knowing how to read the signs of an overdose and how to properly administer Narcan can help buy precious minutes when first responders are on their way,” Chief Miksch said.

Anyone can access Narcan at a pharmacy in Massachusetts without a prescription and it will go through an individual’s insurance.

For more information about the event, contact Amanda Sandoval at asandoval@hptc.org. Assistant Director of Prevention Services for High Point Treatment Center and the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative.

About Whitman Hanson WILL:

Whitman Hanson WILL is part of a regional collaborative, the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative. Whitman Hanson WILL is made up of volunteers across twelve sectors working to promote advocacy and works effortlessly to reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorders.

 

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Whitman and Hanson Police Investigate Threat Made Toward High School

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Friday, April 6, 2018

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Whitman and Hanson Police Investigate Threat Made Toward High School

Police Determined There Was No Credible Threat

WHITMAN — Whitman Police Chief Scott D. Benton and Hanson Police Chief Michael Miksch report that police have determined there was no credible threat against Whitman-Hanson Regional High School after receiving an anonymous tip about a student that had been allegedly making threats.

At approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, April 5, Whitman Police received a message through their online anonymous tip program from a student that a 16-year-old student had been making threats to shoot up the high school.

Officers from Whitman and Hanson immediately launched a joint investigation into the matter and located and interviewed the student in question.

No charges have been filed against the student. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

At no point were students or faculty in any danger. Out of an abundance of caution both police departments provided an extra presence at the school on Friday.

“I want to commend the student who demonstrated the courage to provide us with this tip through our anonymous tip line. Any comments about harming others will be treated with the utmost seriousness and vigilance. The safety of the students and our communities is our top priority,” Chief Benton said. “I would also like to thank Superintendent Ruth C. Gilbert-Whitner and Principal Jeff Szymaniak for their assistance every step of the way with this situation.”

Chief Miksch said, “Detectives made quick work of locating and speaking with the suspect and were able to determine that there was no credibility to the threats. Great work by officers from both Hanson and Whitman in quickly resolving this issue. We want to remind everyone that if they see or hear any suspicious activity to immediately report it to police.”

In an unrelated event, at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, the fire alarm sounded at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School and the school was evacuated.

It was determined that a trip switch on a sprinkler valve failed, causing the alarm to go off.

The students were let back into the school by 10:10 a.m. and were dismissed from school at 10:15 a.m. because they had a scheduled early release day.

Anyone with any questions or concerns is asked to call the Whitman Police Department at 781-447-1212, the Hanson Police Department at 781-293-4625 or contact school officials.

 

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