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6 days ago

JUNE 22You know how in the Tour de France, riders douse themselves with water to cool off and keep up their pace? Well, we don’t suggest doing that on local bike paths. Officers were dispatched to the canal bike path after a woman was struck by a cyclist. The rider stated he had splashed his face with water which mixed with sweat and compromised his vision. As a result, he crashed into an elderly woman. That subject taken the hospital with several injuries. While on patrol, officers clocked a vehicle towing a boat operating at 63 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. Officers initiated a traffic stop and noted the smell of alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver. After an investigation, Adik Khalikov of Swampscott was arrested for the following:90/24V/A Child Endangerment while OUI90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/17/A Speeding at a Rate of Speed Exceeding the Posted Limit269/10H Intoxicated Licensee Carrying a Firearm90/24/J OUI LiquorAnother person called looking for help retrieving their lost cell phone that was pinging to a residence. A short time later that individual called and stated they found the device- at their own campsite. JUNE 23A caller reported construction material in the road in the village, partially blocking the roadway. Responding officers found the street was passable and the material was marked with traffic cones. A motorist reported a vehicle parked off the side of the road. A woman appeared to be leaning against the driver’s side window- possibly in distress. Officers discovered the woman was a civilian traffic flagger and she was resting in her vehicle to cool down. An individual came into the station to file a missing person’s report for her mother she had not heard from in several months. Officers were able to make contact with the mother and learned that there were some discrepancies in the reporting party’s story. Two Facebook users got into a feud over a report involving a dog or dogs and dastardly deeds. Long story short, both parties were advised how to obtain a harassment prevention order and advised to cease communication. Officers were dispatched to the area behind the Coca Cola Plant for a dirt bike accident. Officers were met by another rider who reported the injured individual had gone ahead of her over a jump and when she crested the hill, found him under the bike. Sandwich Fire responded and the subject was taken via Med Flight to a hospital. JUNE 24Officers responded to a home for crisis intervention. That subject was brought to the hospital.A caller reported a group of 10 to 15 juveniles jumping in front of vehicles and throwing objects at cars in the vicinity Peters Pond Park. Officers located the youths near Boyden Farm and advised them to stop playing in traffic. With all this information readily available to them on the interwebs, you’d think they would know that wasn’t a good idea. Bourne PD advised a group of juveniles were causing a disturbance on Phillips Road. They offered to deal with the situation because their catapult was unavailable to launch us over the canal. Thanks BPD! A caller reported people playing loud music and being disruptive out on East Sandwich Beach. It was 10:30 pm. Officers spoke to the group who agreed to end the soiree for the evening. JUNE 25Officers followed a motor vehicle after witnessing the operator acting in a suspicious manner in a parking lot of a local business. After following for a short while a motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, Richard Milton Ashe III was arrested for the following:89/4A Marked Lanes Violation89/9 Fail to Stop/Yield90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/25/D Failure to Stop for Police90/25/A Motor Vehicle Operator Refusing to Identify Self265/13L Reckless Endangerment to Children Under 18 3 CountsA resident reported a vehicle parked on their street for the past week or so. Officers reported the vehicle was not a hazard and belonged to the owner’s son and it would be removed by Friday. A liquor store owner called to report a group of underage juveniles attempting to purchase items. They were asked to leave and proceed to stand outside the store, causing a ruckus. The youths were gone when officers arrived. While on patrol in a housing development, officers observed a man stumbling along the roadway, being led by his dog. Their attention was soon diverted when they spotted a woman they had been actively seeking in connection with several outstanding warrants. Upon noticing the officers, the woman quickly locked herself inside a vehicle, pulled her hoodie over her face, and began munching on a muffin. When officers approached, she attempted to conceal her identity further and insisted she was not the person they were looking for. Eventually, either realizing the futility of her efforts or perhaps finishing her muffin she exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without further incident. Meanwhile, the stumbling dog walker approached the vehicle, expressing concern for the woman inside, whom he identified as his girlfriend. During the subsequent investigation, officers discovered illicit substances inside the vehicle. As a result, Andrew Rose Ryan was arrested and charged with the following:94/C/34E Possession of a Class C SubstanceA caller requested a wellness check on a friend in New Jersey. Not a place we want to visit so we forwarded the call to that jurisdiction. JUNE 26If anyone found a gold Claddagh ring at Bob’s Field in the last several weeks, the owner is looking for it. A caller reported trucks blocking the road on Coach Lane. Officers found they were belonged to a pool contractor and they were off to the side of the road and did not present a hazard. A short while back officers were back to that address. The pool company owner reported that for several days, the individual who had called in the truck complaint had been standing at the property line, yelling at his crew about property boundaries. The contractor produced a certified plot plan to show that the woman’s assertions were not accurate. The homeowner came out and shared she had never spoken to the neighbor as this behavior was not out of the ordinary. The neighbor was advised to consult a land surveyor. JUNE 27Officers were dispatched for reports of a disabled motor vehicle. Another call had was received for a truck on Route 6 operating on 3 tires and one rim. As luck would have it, the vehicles involved were one in the same. After an investigation, Christopher Coda of Chatham was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/23/D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License90/24/C Leaving the Scene of Property DamageOfficers were dispatched for a wellness check on an elderly woman who had not been in contact with family for several days. That woman was well and was going to call her family An individual called to report two dogs locked in an EV that was not running. Dispatch told the caller that an EV does not make sound while operating. An officer responded and determined the car was running and the AC was on. Officers were dispatched to Triangle Pond for reports of an argument between a man and woman. When officers arrived the reporting party told officers the man had departed but the woman involved was on the beach. They approached and noted the woman had a glass pipe between her legs. When they identified themselves, the subject attempted to secret the item. After an investigation, and the discovery of suspicious substances, Yvonne Kelley was arrested for the following:94C/34/D Possession Class B Substance Subsequent OffenseOfficers were dispatched to Newtown Road for a report of a single vehicle MVA with airbag deployment. Upon arrival the driver stated he had swerved to avoid a coyote or deer and as a result hit a telephone pole, drove over a residential lawn and got back onto the roadway. While telling his story, officers noted the smell of alcoholic beverage. After an investigation, Jason Savoy of Forestdale was arrested for the following:940/24/L OUI Liquor 3rd Offense90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor VehicleJUNE 28Pro-tip. If you have a warrant for your arrest, it’s best not to cause a disturbance that will prompt a call to the PD. Caller reported a car without a plate in the street causing a hazard. Officers spoke to the owner. The driveway was being paved and the car was on the street to allow for that. The owner promised it would be back in the driveway the next day. Sometimes we need to give our neighbors some grace. A South Coast man recently had an unexpected "date" in Sandwich that turned out to be a little different than expected… His “friend” turned out to be a cyber-seductress with no ties to Sandwich. Her main interest wasn’t a man. It was gift cards. Officers broke the news that he’d likely been scammed. He agreed, blocked his new “paramour” on Facebook, and headed home a little wiser and hopefully a lot less trusting of online "romances". ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

Fourth of July Stats- In 2023, 617 people died in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period.- 38% (233) of those fatalities occurred in drunk driving crashes.Plan Ahead for a Safe Celebration- Always drive 100% sober. Even one alcoholic beverage could be one too many. - Plan ahead: Before you have even one drink, designate a sober driver to get you home safely. If you wait until you’ve been drinking to make this decision, you might not make the best one. Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandwich Police Department

1 week ago

In Sandwich, nearly half (49%) of traffic crashes involve contributing factors such as reckless driving, speeding, distracted driving, or impairment. These behaviors significantly increase the risk of accidents and are among the leading causes of traffic fatalities. Source: Cape Cod Commission Vision Zero Program ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandwich Police Department

2 weeks ago

JUNE 15A caller reported their cell phone was pinging at a residence in Sandwich. Sandwich PD officers responded. The homeowner, who had found the phone on a baggage conveyor belt at Logan the night prior, attempted to return it via Logan Lost & Found (closed), JetBlue (“not our problem”), and TSA (“we can’t take that”). She then planned to use Facebook to locate the owner. Fortunately, Apple’s Find My iPhone led the owner directly to Sandwich PD, and the phone was successfully reunited with its owner. Bonus: an unexpected visit to Sandwich. Juvenile crisis intervention was requested for a youth making concerning statements on social media. The child was brought to the hospital. Caller reported parking violations at First Beach. Officers found there were in fact violations and tickets were issued. A caller from Town Neck reported a vehicle was parked on his lawn and impeding his yard work. That vehicle was issued a ticket. A caller reported a parked vehicle and they had concern for the elderly driver. He was fine. Just taking photos. Town Neck callers reported Carmageddon. The callers stated there with vehicles parked in the dunes and that both the parking lot and roadway were impassable. Responding officers found no such issues. Caller reported youths were climbing on and messing with the speed trailer on Snake Pond Road. Officers met with the kids who said they were not messing with it. There was no damage. JUNE 16Officers assisted a young person who was found sitting on a beach at a local pond in the early morning hours. The subject was comforted by the officer as they discussed the loss of a family member. After a short time, the individual was provided a courtesy ride home and informed of resources available to them. A resident called to report an elderly woman had approached her in her driveway and appeared to be lost and confused. Officers responded and the woman was reunited with family. A Sandwich man was arrested after being after being pulled over for failure to use a turn signal. Officers learned the man was driving with a suspended license and had been caught for the second time. Joel David Anderson was arrested for the following:90/23/D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License A Sandwich man is being summonsed to court after he was seen urinating in a parking lot of a local child care center. The man denied knowing the business was in the parking lot. Officers responded to a home after a neighbor reported hearing someone scream, “Stop it!” Officers found it was a parent disciplining their child. Good to know some still say, “no.”Report of a Go Kart and Mini Bike being operated erratically on Brightside Lane. An agency requested a wellness check on an elder. All was well. A man reported having a knife pulled on him while in Mashpee. He was transferred to that PD. JUNE 17A call was received for several dirt bikes being operated at excessive speeds and making dangerous maneuvers on Quaker Meeting House Road. Officers were unable to locate the bikes. If your cable goes out at the same time there are shredded wires in a trench being dug at your neighbor’s house, chances are they are somehow related. Officers took a report from a man who was going to contact his neighbor and XFinity. A manager at a local retail outlet requested police intervention for an ongoing issue with an abusive customer. Officers advised the individual on executing a no trespass order. Officers responded to a local hardware store for report of a larceny. The store manager stated a young man was sitting in the store, vaping. Another young man came in then both left, one out the front door and the other out an employee entrance. When the manager reviewed security footage he saw that the man who left through the employee door took a hatchet and wood saw with him. The incident is still under investigation. Officers were dispatched for a wellness check on an individual who appeared to be nodding off while sitting in his vehicle in a local parking lot. Officers responded and it quickly became apparent the man was in need of crisis intervention. Officers worked to establish a rapport with the man. Through discussion officers were able to get the man into an ambulance. He was taken to the hospital. JUNE 18A swimming pool contractor called police to report while doing an install, a neighbor had interfered on several occasions. Most recently, that morning, the subject had taken a piece of equipment and push a worker with it. The contractor said they would call if any future incidents occurred. Dirt bike menaces back at it again. A routine traffic stop resulted in a Sandwich man being arrested on an outstanding warrant. JUNE 19Officers conducted a wellness check on a family. One individual was identified as being in crisis and was taken to the hospital. Officers were dispatched to a housing complex for reports of a man asleep and slumped over his steering wheel. They found the man in the described condition and were able to rouse him. After an investigation, Derek Lavin of Dennisport was arrested for the following: 90/24/H OUI Drugs – 3rd OffenseAn inflatable row boat out on Cape Cod Bay. What could go wrong? Lots. Sandwich Fire and Environmental Police assisted in getting the craft back to shore. The Harbor Master, Joint Base Cape Cod, West Barnstable Fire and Sandwich Harbormaster were on route but not needed. A call was received for a group of approximately 100 juveniles on East Sandwich Beach with several bonfires raging. One had reportedly thrown a glass bottle at the calling party. The group was dispersing when officers arrived. Sandwich PD and Sandwich Fire extinguished the fires. JUNE 20A caller requested increased patrols on Sandy Neck Road for speeding vehicles. JUNE 21A new owner of a local business came into the station to report two recently departed employees had taken hard copies of business records and deleted computer files. The owner is required by law to retain records for a time period and the owner wanted to recover the stolen records. First reminder of the season: Check the closing times of local parking lots or you might find yourself locked in. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandwich Police Department

2 weeks ago

We would like to thank Bob and Mike from Cape Cod Harley Davidson for their generous donation of a 2023 Harley Davidson Pan American motorcycle. This motorcycle will be used in the coming months for traffic enforcement and parades. Recently their Master Tech Chris added a light package to the motorcycle and we think it came out great! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

JUNE 8A call was received from a concerned individual about a man standing out in front a local inn for 30 minutes. He was waiting for an Uber.Officers responded to a call on Route 130 for an elderly woman walking in the roadway. Officers spoke to the women and her family. Officers Bondarek will be following up to assist with elder issues. A wellness check was requested by a family member for an elderly woman who had not been communicating with her family. That individual was fine and agreed to contact her daughter. Officers intercepted a vehicle that had reportedly driven off the road and taken out a recreation sign in Mashpee. After an investigation, Kimberley Yout of Mashpee was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89//4A Marked Lanes Violation Dispatch received a call from a robot reporting a crash. Upon callback the call went right to voicemail. Eventually a human made contact. The phone had fallen of the bumper of a car. No MVA. Silly Robot. JUNE 9A high school student waiting for her Upper Cape Tech Bus was approached by a man in a car. The incident was reported by the bus driver. After an investigation, officers determined the man was an Uber Driver who had mistaken the girl for his fare. Once she had told him she had not ordered a car, he drove away and checked his GPS to find the correct location. Nothing nefarious.Another lost piece of jewelry turned in for safe keeping. Police were called to a local bar and restaurant for reports of a man being assaulted in the parking lot by two unknown individuals. Witnesses stated there was a verbal incident prior to the fisticuffs. There are currently no leads. Officers initiated crisis intervention for a juvenile who was threatening self-harm. That child was taken to the hospital. JUNE 10Officers are investigating a larceny in the village area. A landscaper reported some of his equipment had gone missing at approximately 6:30 am on June 2nd. When asked why he did not report the incident sooner the man stated he was not good with phones and had hoped to just flag down an officer. Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual. JUNE 11 This was a screwy situation. One hundred gold screws were found near the Eastbound ramp to Route 6 creating, a true blue, bonafide hazard. DPW took care of the situation. Elder Services requested a wellness check on a woman who did not answer the door for Meals on Wheels. She was located and all was well. A caller reported an alarm sounding near high tension wires. It was cicadas….again.Officers were dispatched to a doctor’s office for reports of an elderly man taking photos of children in the waiting room. Officers investigated. The man voluntarily showed officers the photos on his phone. There were no pictures of the children. An investigation revealed that his device emits a flash when a text message is received and likely what lead the reporting party to believe he was taking pictures. The internet-famous Pickle Pete recently made an impromptu appearance at the Sandwich Police Department, bringing his bagpipes and a briny sense of humor. For those unfamiliar, Pete is a bagpipe enthusiast who tests whether various locations are "Pipe Zones" or places where playing the bagpipes is welcomed. Dressed in his signature pickle costume, Pete serenaded dispatch who thought they had seen and heard everything. Apparently not. Officers initiated crisis intervention for an individual at the request of family members. The subject was taken to the hospital. A woman called SPD to report roofers she had hired would not leave. The time was 7:15 pm. The job appeared to be nearly finished but the homeowner said she had enough banging and wanted them gone. The contractors left. JUNE 12Officers were dispatched back to the residence of the previous evening’s roofing complaint. This time, the contractor reported the homeowners had accused them of damaging their floors. The incident is under investigation. More off roading. This time a vehicle drove over a flower bed and mailbox. The incident is still under investigation. A call was received for a group of 8 masked bandits squatting in a local residence in East Sandwich. The furry little fellows picked a great location. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood, and easily walkable to Sandy Neck. The ACO said professional company would have to evict them. JUNE 13Call received at 8:30 pm about a neighbor mowing their lawn. Officers went to the home. It was a landscape crew who was just wrapping up. Remember that old 80’s commercial, “It’s 10 o’clock, do you kow where your kids are?” We might have to resurrect that one for summer of 2025. Officers responded to East Sandwich Beach regarding a party. Upon arrival, the group dispersed, leaving behind a bonfire. Sandwich Fire Department was called to extinguish the fire. While leaving the area, officers encountered three juvenile girls who claimed to be 18 and waiting for an Uber. Officers doubted their statements, and it was later confirmed they were between 13 and 15 years old, visiting from various towns off Cape Cod. Officers advised them not to take an Uber and instructed them to contact a parent. Two of the youths were supervised until a ride from Mashpee arrived, while the third was brought to the station to call her parents. At approximately 12:30 a.m., a homeowner who resides near East Sandwich Beach came into the station to report a confrontation. Earlier that night, he had been awakened by loud voices outside, associated with the aforementioned incident. This prompted the homeowner to go outside and clean up trash and debris that had been left on his property. Shortly after police left, a pickup truck parked in front of his home. When the homeowner illuminated his porch light, the driver became agitated, verbally harassing him and stating he was there to pick up his nephew. A juvenile then entered the truck, and it left. The homeowner couldn't obtain a license plate number but mentioned ongoing issues with juveniles at the beach over the past few weeks. Hey, we’re the Sandwich Police. A complaint was received about a food truck at the corner of Jarves and 6A.The caller did not believe the vendor had the correct permits and said the vehicle was causing a hazard. The truck was properly permitted and parked. And another parking hazard reported- this one at a yard sale at Jacob’s Meadow. When officers arrived the street was pretty packed with bargain hunters looking for loot. The homeowner said they would put up a sign asking people to park in the driveway. Parking police at it again, this time the report cars were parking and obstructing traffic sightlines, causing a hazard. That was a negative. The cars were off the road. And another one- Town Neck. A caller voiced concerns that emergency vehicles couldn’t get through. Officers found while crowded as one might expect in a beach side neighborhood with several popular food and beverage businesses, the road was still passable. Tis the season. A report was received for a loud party on QMH. Revelers were advised to keep it down. ... See MoreSee Less

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