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MARCH 16Officers mediated a family disturbance. A neighborhood kerfuffle between youths was investigated. Cops told the kids to knock it off. A DCF agent requested an officer accompany them to a local residence.A child custody exchange was mediated by officers at the Sandwich Police Department.A concerned caller reported a woman appeared to be sleeping in the passenger seat of a vehicle on Quaker Meetinghouse Road. Officers arrived on the scene to conduct a well-being check only to discover the woman was not unconscious—just engrossed in what was on her phone. After confirming she was not in need of a nap or a rescue mission, officers left. Let this serve as a reminder texting while parked is always the safer option. But look up and demonstrate signs of life every once in a while or you might get a knock on the window from the PoPo.A family member requested a well-being check on a man who they were unable to reach for several days. Officers spoke to that man who was having phone trouble. A local teen and his mom came into the station after receiving a series of alleged swatting threats on his Discord server. Upon receiving the report, officers advised the teen to take swift action: block anyone who makes threats and report any further activity. The teen, clearly grateful for the profound wisdom, vowed to follow through and to keep his gaming realm free of actual law enforcement intervention. Stay safe out there, gamers. And remember, just block and report.MARCH 17Officers responded to a residence for juvenile crisis intervention. The subject was taken to the hospital. Officers were dispatched to a home for crisis intervention. That subject was taken to the hospital.A call was received from a housing complex for someone laying on their horn, incessantly in the parking lot. The honker was gone when officers arrived. Officers apprehended a Fugitive from Justice who had a warrant out of New York State. No luck of the Irish for two shoppers at Stop & Shop downtown. The wind driven rain was ferocious, but grocery shopping needed to get done. One local woman ventured out, fully prepared with her weather appropriate rubber rain boots. The boots proved to be a great for the soggy conditions, not so much for driving. While pulling into a parking space, her foot slipped and the car took a detour over the curb, across the median, and into an unoccupied Sprinter van. No one was injured.MARCH 18Not all heroes wear capes—some of them wear sensible shoes and carry an impressive portfolio of homes that you’ll definitely never be able to afford. That’s right, the hero of this story is a Cape Cod Cape realtor. That individual contacted Sandwich PD to report a man had reached out to her pretending to be a landowner in Sandwich. This realtor knew the scam well. Apparently owners of vacant lots have had their property sold out from under them and only become aware when a structure is being built. The realtor told officers the property owner was a local senior. Sandwich PD was able to assist him in registering his deed with the Deed Fraud Notification Service that will notify him should there be any further attempts at stealing his property. The incident itself is still under investigation. To Super Realtor: Thanks for the assist! Now can you find us a 3 BR 2 BA on a half-acre for under $600K?An individual reported receiving a harassing phone call. The caller made disparaging remarks about a child. The reporting party was advised to contact PD if more calls were received. MARCH 19A caller requested a wellness check on his mother. Numerous family members had been trying to get in touch and were unsuccessful. Officers spoke to the woman who was having phone problems.Our latest not so stolen vehicle report occurred when an individual went to pick up her car from an auto body shop, only to find her ex-boyfriend had “picked it up”—despite being told he couldn’t use the car after the accident that sent it there in the first place. Things got more convoluted from there. The ex is now being summonsed for 90/24: Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority. A man came to our fair little hamlet all the way from New Hampshire to challenge last weeks’ declaration that Sandwich is not the place to drive unregistered, uninsured. Suffice to say his Cape Cod weekend was not what he was expecting. Can you hear me now? Nope, another well-being check that lack of contact ended up being due to phone issues. MARCH 20Mashpee PD called to say they had a report of a truck on route to the town of Sandwich with a passenger holding a baby on their lap. Officers located the vehicle at a local pediatrician’s office and advised the driver of the complaint. The mom and baby were inside the office. A misunderstanding about a prescription brought officers to a local pharmacy. The pharmacist forwarded the order to a neighboring facility and the upset patron was advised to pick it up there. MARCH 21A case being investigated since December of 2024 was cracked wide open- thanks to a butt dial. That call went to voicemail and a conversation was recorded which revealed information pertinent to the earlier investigation. The IT department at the facility where the voicemail was received was able to confirm the phone number of the caller. As a result, a Buzzards Bay woman is being summonsed to court for criminal harassment. A caller reported a trailer parked in their driveway. An officer, using his ace investigatory skills, reported there was construction happening across the street and the trailer would be moved asap. PRO TIP: 911 is for an emergency. All other calls should be directed to our business line. (508) 888-1212 A caller reported a white Jeep driving through their neighborhood with people yelling out the window for several minutes. When officers arrived the vehicle was gone. Let’s just stick with the Jeep wave.MARCH 22A caller got a little freaked out after hearing what sounded like kids outside, possibly on her deck. Officers arrived to find absolutely nothing. Turns out, the reporting party had been watching a scary movie and got a little too into it. Who could be out there- the Children of the Corn, Chucky or maybe that creepy little doll from Trilogy of Terror that lives rent free in the head of Gen Xers? None of the above, turns out the only "children" on her deck were the ones haunting her nightmares from that horror movie marathon.An individual called 911 to check on their hair appointment. They quickly realized they called the wrong number. We get it. Anyone who has ever seen a mullet knows there really are hair emergencies. Officers facilitated a child custody exchange at SPD.A caller requested crisis intervention for himself. That individual was brought to the hospital. A citizen called to report a dozen illegally parked cars blocking traffic in the Town Neck area. Responding officers found there were no cars impeding the flow of traffic however, four of the alleged dozen were improperly parked on the sand. Violations were issued for those infractions. ... See MoreSee Less

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MARCH 9Tis the season. For property line disputes. A caller reported one of his trees had been cut down on his by a neighbor and damaged his walkway. The reporting party stated there was a discussion with that neighbor about taking down trees but he was not aware the one that was taken down was part of the plan. The alleged Lumber Jack agreed he had spoken to the reporting party and because of the misunderstanding had offered to replace the trees and clean the area. Paul Bunyan was advised to stay off the other people’s property while conducting tree work. He said he would leave things along and extend an olive branch at a later date to try to bury the hatchet. A caller reported a man had been walking up and down their street for an hour. Officers checked the area and the man could not be located. A caller from the Conservation Trust called to report three juveniles making “jumps” out of dirt on the Toolas Conservation. MARCH 10Officers were dispatched to a residence for elder issues. The subjects were referred to CSO Bondarek. If you see something, say something. But say it in a timely manner, like when an incident is happening. A caller reported they had witnessed an incident in a grocery store parking lot almost 20 minutes earlier. Suffice to say, it was over when officers arrived. MARCH 11Okay, we’re just going to say it bluntly. If you meet an unknown individual on a social media site and they ask for explicit photos, chances are they are going to black mail you with them. Now, we’ve seen the reality shows that try to prove there’s a chance to make an immediate love connection- but it’s despite the name that’s not reality and very unlikely. Seriously, no one with true intentions wants to see that after a 10 minute talk on Reddit. And if it’s meant to be, it will be. But our advice is keep your phone outside of your clothing. Photos of your business is not the flex you think it is. Stick to sending memes, good vibes, or even a cute dog picture. Officers are trying to nail the person who put dozens of nails in the driveway of a home on Cotuit Road.A Mashpee woman will be summonsed to court after she was seen on video making unauthorized purchases with her boss’s company credit card. Officers facilitated a child custody exchange at the station. A caller from a local golf course reported a disgruntled man called to say he would be golfing after hours. That employee was concerned for her safety. Officers stood by the course until the employee left the pro shop for the evening. Just a reminder, if you are driving unlicensed or are in an unregistered, uninsured vehicle, Sandwich is not the place to do it. March 13A caller reported a white Tesla was parked at a charging station in a business plaza with what appeared to be a child of about 8-10 years old sleeping in the backseat. After a quick chat with the "child" in question, it turns out the child was actually a 15-year-old teen, clearly tired after a long day of... well, not wanting to hang out inside a business. In true teen fashion, they opted for a peaceful nap in the car instead. Officers then spoke to the business owner, who just so happened to be the teen's caretaker. They confirmed that the juvenile was simply avoiding the hustle and bustle of the shop. A teen called to report someone driving behind her on 6A and then being followed around her neighborhood. The young woman was calling from her home and reported all doors and windows were locked. Responding officers were unable to locate the described vehicle. A caller complained that a plumbing company’s trucks were whizzing by his house many times a day at speeds greater than reasonable. Officers were able to flush out the contractor who was advised of the complaint. Last week it was a phantom horse this week, a driverless car. A homeowner reported a badly damaged vehicle had been abandoned on their property. When attempts to contact the registered owner failed, officers were able to reach a family member who relayed a message. The vehicle owner showed up at the station. That man did not attempt to file an accident report and offered no explanation as to how the damage occurred. A short while later the vehicle was gone, presumably by a tow company hired by the owner. Officers were dispatched to a property that can best be described as a junkyard. The owner had been warned on numerous occasions to remove the various detritus and unregistered cars that littered his lot in a residential neighborhood and on this day, got his final warning. Officers assisted a woman who was lost and feeling unsafe. She was given shelter at SPD until she could arrange to get to her destination.MARCH 14Officers responded to a call about a man asleep in his car in the parking lot of a local ice cream shop. Upon arriving, they found the man in a deep slumber, surrounded by the sweet smell of waffle cones and regret. Officers woke him up, and it quickly became clear he had partaken in the kind of frosty treats not available at an ice cream parlor. When asked what he was doing, he claimed he was staying at an Airbnb nearby but couldn’t quite recall its location. A quick look around the car revealed takeout bags from a local restaurant, suggesting he had been in town and at least managed to get food. Officers informed him he could spend the night at 255 Cotuit Road or arrange for a ride himself. He used the phone a friend option and someone at his Airbnb swooped in like a knight in shining Uber and took him home.Officers performed a well-being check on a local woman at the request of a clinician. That woman was taken to the hospital by Sandwich Fire Department. Lots of calls for aggressive drivers this week. Must be the full moon. MARCH 15Officers performed a wellness check on a woman at the request of a clinician. She was taken to the hospital. A part time resident called to report her eagle eyed neighbor, assisted by a set of binoculars, had spied a group of youths on her property, throwing sticks. Responding officers found the children. They were building a fort in a wooded area, not on the reporting party’s lawn. Sounds like Mrs. Kravitz needs a new set of specs.Officers mediated and de-escalated a family dispute. A caller reported someone dumping bags behind Smokey the Bear. Officers checked and Smokey was fine and there were no signs of illegal dumping. Get off my lawn! A part time resident called to report his neighbors were playing on his property. Officers spoke to the party and advised them of no trespass procedures.Officers were dispatched to a home for a wellness check on a man by a family member. That subject was taken to the hospital. ... See MoreSee Less

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MARCH 2Oh deer. Officers were dispatched for a deer vs. motor vehicle strike. The deer ran out onto Route 130 and the driver was unable to stop. Just a reminder that in springtime, deer are more prevalent on our roadways. While incidents like this are unavoidable, exercising caution is always advised. A BMW driving, self-described adventurer, was found exploring an abandoned derelict house in our fair little hamlet. Officers found nothing amiss but did deem the unsecured property a safety hazard. They advised the Indiana Jones wannabe that he should not take his explorations to private property. Officers are trying to contact the owner to have the property properly secured. MARCH 3The first loud music call of the season. Weird for a Monday. MARCH 4A wellness check was requested for a man who had not returned home from work. The man made contact with family that he was on his way home. A teenager and her Mom came into the station to report the young driver had been blinded by solar glare and drove into a stop sign. We appreciate the honesty. DPW was informed of the damage. An officer was dispatched to a home for a child who was not going to school. After a discussion, a family member said they would be driving the juvenile to school. A caller requested an officer check the area of the town water bubblah for cars parked in the street. Officers found a landscape trailer was parked on that public road and traffic was able to pass with no problem. A caller reported a man lying on the ground in the area of Service Road and Route 130. Officers spoke to two parties who were just chillaxing, waiting on the bus. An officer facilitated a child custody exchange at SPD. A caller report a piece of wood on Cotuit Road near the Cranberry Bogs. An officer went and moved it. A caller reported a man dressed head to toe in black, running around a local business parking lot, and banging on car windows. He was yelling, “Roll down your window, I’m not going to rob you!” — which, let’s be real, sounds exactly like something a robber would say if they were trying really hard not to seem suspicious. Anyway, officers met with the concerned caller and quickly tracked down the man inside the business. He claimed he was just looking for a ride home because his mom wasn’t available. The officers offered him a courtesy ride, but first, they let him know he’d need to be searched before hopping into the cruiser. The man mentioned he had a pipe in his pocket which officers took custody of and entered into property because let’s just say it wasn’t a corn cob pipe. MARCH 5Officers were dispatched to a home for a well-being check on a student. That party was being driven to school by a family member.Another unfortunate deer encounter with a vehicle. This one on Great Hill Road. March 6A routine traffic stop resulted in the driver being arrested on an outstanding warrant with Sandwich PD. That individual was taken into custody and transported to court. MARCH 7Officers executed an arrest warrant at a local residence. Officers initiated a check on a child at the request of a family member. It was reported that child had threatened self-harm. Officers made contact with the child and parent. That juvenile was brought to the hospital for evaluation. Scam Alert: A resident recently reported being caught up in an elaborate scam, orchestrated by someone claiming to be from Xfinity. The scammer, clearly not satisfied with the usual "we're from your bank" routine, went above and beyond, sending a text with a confirmation code and instructing the victim to purchase a pricey gadget to "protect" their modem from future hackers. The plot thickened when the scammer began naming the victim’s financial institutions. The next day, the resident received yet another call, this time from someone claiming to be with the government... before circling back to Xfinity. At this point, the resident wisely contacted the police. No financial loss was reported, but the resident took swift action to freeze their credit and safeguard their accounts. Moral of the story: if someone asks you to buy an expensive device to protect your Wi-Fi, it’s probably time to hit the "block" button.MARCH 8A concerned caller requested a wellness check on an employee who hadn't missed a day of work in four years... and then, poof, no-showed. Fearing something was terribly wrong, officers went to the address, only to learn the employee had pulled off the ultimate Irish exit — they were alive and well, just soaking up the festivities at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Yarmouth.Remember that old saying about something falling off the back of a truck? Well, this time, it really happened! A motorist dropped by the station with a guitar that apparently took a detour from its owner's vehicle at the intersection of Route 6A and Tupper Road. If you happen to know of any wandering troubadours who are suddenly missing their instrument, please let us know. And now a tale of a mysterious, four-legged enigma. A report came in from a concerned citizen claiming to have seen a rider- less horse in the vicinity of the Ridge Club. We spoke to the gate attendant who reported no encounters with an equine unattended or otherwise. ... See MoreSee Less

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FEBRUARY 23An individual came into the station to thank us for our assistance with a previous incident. A caller reported finding damage to their back door after returning from their vacation. Officers investigated and photographed the scene. FEBRUARY 24A family member requested a wellness check on an individual who they were unable to contact. Officers spoke to the subject who said they would call their family member. ANOTHER NOT SO STOLEN CARTo quote a favorite movie, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." A property owner of a local business reported an abandoned vehicle in their parking lot. A review of surveillance camera shows an individual parking that vehicle, spending some time in a business then getting into another vehicle, key fob in hand, and leaving the premises. Officers contacted that individual who advised the vehicle was stolen but she had not yet reported it because of issues with her phone. She she was told by officers that surveillance video from the location clearly showed her activity of that afternoon. The woman said she didn’t see her car when she left and assumed the car was stolen so she took a Lyft home. The incident is still being investigated. Whatever the outcome, another not stolen car in Sandwich.A caller reported a sus pick-up truck parked on a dirt road, adjacent to a golf course. Officers made contact with the owner who was walking his dog on the golf course. FEBRUARY 25Officers were dispatched to a service station for a dispute over an invoice. The reporting party wanted to leave the premises without paying her bill. That individual became aggressive and demanding with officers and said the repair shop needed to week payment from her insurance company. She was told she the car would not be released if the bill was not paid. She eventually wrote a check and told the business owner she would be pursuing a complaint in court. A caller reported finding nip bottles and dispensary bags in their front yard. An individual came into the station to report someone had opened a fake Instagram account in her name which was being used to promote an Only Fans account. The woman was advised to keep reporting that Finsta to Insta. This one might need Gordon Ramsey not Sandwich PD. A woman reported her watch dialed 911 while she was making dinner. An individual called to report someone sitting in their car at a local restaurant for 40 minutes. Officers spoke to the subject who was waiting for his girlfriend to get out of work. A caller reported her neighbor’s car being very loud. That party was advised to call when the vehicle was running or someone was driving it. FEBRUARY 26A caller reported a young boy kept coming up her driveway on the scooter then bang on the door and leave. The reporting party did not know who the boy was or where he lived but requested extra patrols around school dismissal. The woman was also advised to contact police if he returned. A motorist flagged down an officer to speak to them about two children walking down the road. An officer made contact. The duo was a parent and child out for a stroll. Officers were dispatched to a residence for crisis intervention. That subject was voluntarily transported to the hospital. FEBRUARY 27 Officers responded to a home for crisis intervention for an individual who had threatened self-harm. That subject was transported to the hospital. Officers executed an arrest warrant. That subject was cooperative. A man came into the station to report that a large amount of change had gone missing from a jar in his truck sometime in the summer of 2024. FEBRUARY 28A resident reported a check they had mailed to a family member in December of 2024 never made it to the intended recipient. When the reporting party checked her bank statement she saw the check had been cashed but for a higher amount than it was written. Upon further investigation it was discovered the name had been changed to another party not known to them. The incident is under investigation. A caller reported a sus white van sitting on the side of a road for 30 minutes. Officers spoke to the owner who was a window salesperson, not to be confused with Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker. His van is down by the river. Officers assisted a motorist with a flat tire. A woman called to report that all of her jewelry had been stolen. The incident is under investigation. MARCH 1A motorist came into the station to report a hit and run on their vehicle the previous evening. The incident occurred at a local restaurant. A postal worker reported a young child had darted out in front of their vehicle while delivery mail. Officers spoke to the family of the 2 year old who was here visiting. It was a case of foot fault when a man smashed into an East Sandwich home. The man was driving up his driveway on approach to his home when he was unable to brake. In a panic, he turned the wheel and drove into the house. The man said he was not speeding or using his phone so no double fault there. Upon observing the vehicle, our ace investigator located a tennis ball under the brake pedal. That item was likely at fault for preventing the man from applying proper pressure to the brake pedal. Conclusion: The vehicle sustained extensive damage but the building inspector found no structural issues with the home. ... See MoreSee Less

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Members of the Sandwich Police Department were happy to join the Sandwich Sailors bowling Special Olympics team and the Sandwich Recreation Department for an afternoon of bowling last Sunday. We were privileged to be part of their awards ceremony following bowling. Thank you for letting us join and congratulations to all! ... See MoreSee Less

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