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NOVEMBER 23Officers were dispatched to a local boat ramp around 1:30 a.m. for a report of loud music. Upon arrival, they found a young woman fully engaged in a solo car concert. She was advised of the noise bylaws and agreed to take her late-night jam session elsewhere, preferably a less residential area. NOVEMBER 24A caller reported a fence crew working on Quaker Meetinghouse Road and obstructing traffic. Officers responded but were unable to locate any crew, vehicle, or even a rogue toolbox matching the description. A jeweler requested an officer accompany him to the home of a customer to return a piece of jewelry. “New phone, who dis?”SPD, you called 911. We’ve had a surge of accidental 911 dials lately. Did everyone get new phones, or are pockets just extra chatty this week? Please check those settings, folks!NOVEMBER 25A whole bunch of drivers ended up on the naughty list this week for cruising around in unregistered and uninsured vehicles. Friendly reminder: Santa checks that list twice, and so do we.NOVEMBER 26While on routine patrol an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was found to have a revoked registration due to no insurance. The driver stated he was not aware of that status and provided a Florida license to the officer. That license came back as suspended. Mathnick Fervius of Marstons Mills was arrested for the following:90/30H Uninsured Motor Vehicle90/9/B Unregistered Motor Vehicle90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor VehicleA local man reported that an expensive item had been reported delivered to his residence but was never received. Officers recommended requiring a signature for items in the future. In this instance a signature was required but the driver did not get one nor was a photo taken by the delivery driver. In another episode of “Things People Do in Cars,” a call came in about a roving troubadour parked in a conservation area in a green sedan, strumming a guitar. Officers tracked him down, confirmed he was not impaired, and politely suggested he take the show on the road.Looks like we’ve got a Class A Grinch in town. A caller requested extra patrols after someone made off with the Christmas lights from his bushes, Nothing says “holiday spirit” like stealing someone else’s sparkle.Officers responded to a local establishment for a Thanksgiving Eve fisticuffs. A West Dennis man had been asked to leave the premises. He objected by punching a bouncer in the back of the head. The pugilistic pub patron was PC’d for intoxication and received a summons for 265/13/A Assault and Battery. NOVEMBER 27Officers responded to another dispute between neighbors after a woman reported her neighbor’s spotlight shining into her bedroom since 11:30 p.m. It was now after midnight. Although described as a sensor light during a previous complaint, officers observed it stayed on for over 15 minutes which is inconsistent with being on a sensor. Officers went to the neighbor’s home to shed some light on the issue. They denied knowing it was on and agreed to shut it off. NOVEMBER 28While on routine patrol, an officer encountered a vehicle with a cancelled registration. The owner’s license also came back as suspended. When the officer activated his blue lights, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was eventually pulled over and Christopher Locke of Marstons Mills was arrested for the following:90/23/D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License90/9/B Unregistered Motor Vehicle90/20/B No Inspection Sticker90/34J Uninsured Motor Vehicle90/23/G Violation to Conceal ID Number Plate90/17/A Speeding at a Rate of Speed Exceeding the Posted Speed LimitOfficers are investigating an online scam involving the purchase of a $45,000 piece of equipment from a dealer in Missouri. The victim, had been in regular contact with a person identifying himself as a sales representative named “George,” using a phone number listed on the company’s website. After the victim wired the funds, “George” stopped responding to calls within two days. When the man later contacted the company through a different phone number on the same website, he was informed that no employee by the name of George worked there and that their website had been compromised. The incident remains under investigation.While on routine patrol at approximately 6:08 PM an officer observed a vehicle proceed through the intersection of Cotuit and Quaker Meetinghouse Road sans headlights or tail lights. Officers initiated a motor vehicle stop. Upon approach, officers noted two open alcoholic beverages in the back of the vehicle. The driver was found to be unlicensed but it was determined he was not under the influence of alcohol. The passenger, who was licensed, was another story. Suffice to say, no one on scene could legally drive the car. The vehicle was towed and the driver received a summons for the following:90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. 90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/7/C Lights ViolationOfficers met with a concerned family member of a woman who is struggling with substance issues. That individual was advised of the Section 35 process and referred to the Community Service Officer for further assistance. ... See MoreSee Less

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NOVEMBER 16A report of a suspicious vehicle turned out to be correct. Officers ran the registration and learned the car had been reported stolen in Barnstable. The owner and their auto were reunited after the scene was processed. A caller requested a well-being check on an individual who had been making concerning statements on social media. Officers spoke to the man who was in the presence of a group of supportive individuals and was seeking help with a clinical agency. A short time later officers returned to that residence at the request of that agency for hospital transport. That man was transported to the hospital without incident. A local business owner came onto the station to document an incident with an adjacent business owner. They were advised how to obtain a harassment prevention order. A caller reported a scam at a local gas station. His $65 purchase showed up as a $200 charge. Officers spoke to the clerk at the station who stated this was an ongoing complaint and that the $200 was a hold. The customer would eventually be charged just the $65. You’d think they might change that. NOVEMBER 17Officers initiated crisis intervention for an individual who was reported to be contemplating self-harm. That subject was brought to the hospital. A local business owner who had already noticed unusual activity on her and her children’s bank accounts has reported another incident. Someone attempted to deposit a $25,000 check at a Mississippi bank, delivered there by a UPS driver. The check was written from her business on a non-existent payroll account tied to her bank. She hasn’t lost any money, but the suspicious activity keeps adding up, and investigators are looking into it. Officers mediated a tense situation between a mother and child after the juvenile became upset over disciplinary actions taken by the Mom.Tis the season for porch and now apparently mailbox pirates. A caller reported Apple Ear Pods delivered by USPS were stolen out of her mailbox. The incident is still being investigated. Fraudulent credit card charges made at an off Cape motel are being investigated. Officers reached out to the manager of the establishment and are awaiting communication. NOVEMBER 18A caller reported missing several credit cards and personal identification from her wallet after a contractor was at her residence. The incident is under investigation. The reporting party was provided an identity theft packet and encouraged to contact credit agencies. A local small business is out more than $5,000 after an individual ordered building materials that were delivered to an off Cape site. After delivery the customer’s credit card charges were declined. When officers in that jurisdiction returned to the delivery site, the materials were gone and the warehouse was empty.NOVEMBER 19A caller requested an officer standby while they retrieved items from a domicile after being served a restraining order. NOVEMBER 20Reminder: When parking your car, sleigh, broom or whatever you’re driving, be sure it’s in park. Officers staged a civil standby for an individual to retrieve personal belongings from a residence. Officers mediated a tense situation between a teen and a foster parent. DCF approved the juvenile to stay with friends for the night. NOVEMBER 21Police responded to a home after receiving a report of an assault. When officers arrived, they spoke with the accused, who explained that he had chased his sister’s boyfriend out of the house. After an investigation, Maximillian Sullivan was arrested for the following:265/15A/A Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon265/15B/A Assault with a Dangerous WeaponOfficers are investigating an incident that involved a fake check written from a local business. The owner discovered it before suffering any financial losses. NOVEMBER 22Officers assisted a woman who was being targeted by a cyber-scammer. She reported receiving multiple pop-up messages on her computer. She contacted her security provider who told her she would be issued a refund. She later received a phone call claiming that a $30,000 refund had been mistakenly deposited into her account and that she needed to withdraw $28,500 to return to the company. The woman contacted her bank, which froze her accounts and placed all transactions on hold.Multiple calls were received about a man standing on the Quaker Meeting House overpass with a rock. Officers spoke to that individual who stated they had not thrown any rocks. Officers took a report of bullying between youths. The parent of the child being targeted did not want officers to speak to the other parties.A caller reported his ID was refused for purchasing alcohol at a local retailer. That man was advised that it was not a police matter. Officers were dispatched to a home for crisis intervention for an individual making self-harm threats. That subject was taken to the hospitalOfficers intercepted a slow moving vehicle after dispatch received a report of an erratic driver in the area of Cotuit Road. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, Marcus Alexander Wellington of Mashpee was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle ... See MoreSee Less

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SPD K9 Oakley is in the holiday spirit and wants to let everyone know she has found the Toys for Tots box! It is now located in our lobby and ready for donations of new, unwrapped toys. Happy Holidays 🎄🐾 ... See MoreSee Less

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🎄👕 Holiday Shirt Drop! 👕🎄The Sandwich Police Department has long-sleeve t-shirts on sale for the season! Available at the Sandwich Police Department dispatch center.Every shirt you snag helps support our Holiday Shop with a Cop and other awesome community events. ❤️🚓✨ All shirts are $25 each (cash or check accepted), and we’ve only got 75 available—so grab yours while you can!Rock some SPD spirit and help us make the holidays a little brighter ... See MoreSee Less

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