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Body of Missing Hull Man Found

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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: [email protected]

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 Public Schools and Police Investigating after Student Lights Fire at Elementary School

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HULL — Superintendent Michael F. Devine and Police Chief John Dunn report that police and school officials are investigating after a Jacobs Elementary School student allegedly lit a small fire in a classroom this afternoon.

Jacobs Elementary School Principal Christine Cappadona and Hull School Resource Officer Leanne Marshalsea were informed this afternoon that at 2 p.m. a fifth grade student had used a box of matches to light a stack of tissues on fire in the corner of one the school’s technology classrooms.

The student in question was traveling between periods when he allegedly entered an empty classroom. When he was determined to be missing from class, a teacher went to investigate and saw the student exiting the classroom. Moments later, another teacher went into the classroom and discovered the fire. The teacher was able to grab the stack of tissues and put the fire out in the classroom sink.

The fire was very small in nature and was contained to just the stack of tissues. Because of this, the fire alarms did not sound and school maintenance staff were able to quickly vent and clean the classroom.

Administrators retrieved the matches from the student, who has been removed from the school on an emergency basis. The Hull Police Department is investigating, but because of the student’s age, criminal charges are not possible. Police are advising and offering resources to the school district.

No one was injured, and there was no damage to the building or any school materials.

“I want to commend teachers and staff at the Jacobs Elementary School for their swift actions that led to a quick resolution without injury or damage to school property,” Superintendent Devine said.

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Hull Police Arrest and Charge Three Men with Trafficking Heroin

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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: [email protected]

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 High School Kicks Off Spring Athletics Season

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull High School Kicks Off Spring Athletics Season

HULL — Despite the flux in temperature, spring is officially here and that means a new season of athletics is underway at Hull High School.

“We’re excited for the start of a new season and everyone is thrilled to finally be getting outside,” Principal Nicole Nosek said. “Students and coaches from all spring sports are hard at work gearing up for their seasons and showing their Pirates pride.”

HHS’ varsity and junior varsity girls lacrosse teams are led by Dan Dahill and Denise Hunt, respectively. The captains for this year’s varsity team are seniors Emily Reppucci, Charlotte White and junior Tess Froio.

The boys varsity team will once again be led by coach Chris Weber, with seniors Kyle Cuklanz and Nate Froio as captains.

“This will be coach Weber’s last season at the helm of the boys lacrosse program,” Athletic Director Scott Paine said. “He has done an amazing job over the last 16 years and we’re excited to see where he takes the team this year.”

Coach Mike O’Donnell will head the varsity baseball team, with seniors Tyler Dunham and Andrew DelGuidce serving as captains.

The track and field, softball and sailing varsity teams will all be cooperative teams with Cohasset. Track and field coaches are Brian Lanner, John Donohue and Samantha Kaplan, with seniors Jimmy Barone, Leah Dunn, Caira Redfearn and juniors Noah Lanner and Hannah Duran serving as captains.

Softball will play at two levels this spring, with a varsity and junior varsity team. Ann Marie Dunn will coach the varsity team and Bill Gerety, junior varsity. This year’s captains are senior Callie Menice and sophomore Bella Hendrickson.

To round off the spring athletics program, five students from Hull High School will compete on the Nor’easters Sailing team, which is coached by Mike Hebert and Bob Foley.

For all up-to-date schedules go to: hullpirates.bigteams.com. Follow Hull High School Athletics on twitter: @HullPirates

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