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DECEMBER 14 Officers mediated a disagreement between roommates. The pair agreed to avoid each other until one moved out at the end of the month. Officers responded to a single vehicle crash of car vs tree on Harlow Road. Fire Department personnel who had helped the driver out of the vehicle advised officers of a bottle of Fireball Whiskey on the passenger’s seat of the vehicle. After an investigation, Signe Ariel Sampou of West Bridgewater was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor 90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle DECEMBER 15 Another day, another scam thwarted. A man came in to report someone attempted to obtain credit cards out in his name. The man was provided an identity theft packet. A caller reported a truck running in a parking lot for an extended period. They neglected to mention there was a person sitting in it. The occupant was waiting for her spouse who was at a medical appointment in the medical building. A Hyannis man is being summonsed to court for 265/19/C Unarmed Robbery after he stole a purse from a woman who was a guest at a local motor inn. This was an isolated incident as the man and the woman were known to each other. A caller expressed to dispatch they were displeased with the care a family member was receiving at local hospital. They requested that the patient be moved. The caller was advised this was not a police matter. A female party arrived at the station and reported that she struck a large object in the roadway, believed to be a rock, while traveling on Cotuit Road. She stated the vehicle was not operating properly following the incident. Officers inspected the vehicle and observed fluids leaking from underneath. A tow truck was requested for the vehicle. The operator later secured a ride from a friend. DECEMBER 16 Dispatch received a call for a teenager who was not listening to his parents. The caller was advised that the situation was not a police matter. It was further noted that the “Santa is watching” approach was not effective with teens. DECEMBER 17 A man requested a wellbeing check on his girlfriend after she had not reported to work. The woman told police she had decided to sleep in and all was well. Police received multiple calls from a guest at a local motor inn regarding an interaction with the Massachusetts State Police. Due to the frequency, tenor and subject matter of the calls, an officer responded and advised the individual that calling Sandwich Police Department was not the appropriate avenue to deal with his displeasure. DECEMBER 18 Officers were dispatched to a home for crisis intervention. That individual was brought to the hospital. A caller lodged a noise complaint against a contractor who was performing work outside of permissible hours. Those contractors were advised of the noise bylaw. Sandwich PD, Sandwich Fire and Clinician Monks responded to a home after receiving a report of an individual experiencing elder issues and engaging in self harm. That individual was brought to the hospital. Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual who was experiencing an altered mental state. That subject was counseled by Clinician Monks and brought to the hospital for further evaluation. A homeowner reported that a couple of months ago, several men showed up offering to “fix up” the exterior of his house. While the homeowner was talking with one of them, another apparently decided Santa needed extra clearance and began removing bricks from the chimney. Officers advised the homeowner to contact his insurance company about the damage. DECEMBER 19 Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual who initially made a call in regard to an eviction. That subject was brought to the hospital. While on routine patrol and officer witnessed a vehicle ping ponging over the fog and center lines. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. When asked for a driver’s license, the motorist produced a credit card and eventually provided the officer with his expired Massachusetts Driver’s License. After an investigation, Christopher R Jones of Barnstable was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor 90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 89/4A Marked Lanes Violation DECEMBER 20 Officers mediated a tense familial situation. An individual came into the station for assistance with a custody battle with her ex over a dog. The reporting party was advised the situation was a civil issue. ... See MoreSee Less

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Tonight, Sandwich Police will be assisting Santa as he flies overhead! 🎅🚓 We’ll be streaming live at 6:00pm while our officers help Santa and his elves deliver gifts. Please note this is an active dispatch line, and other calls may come in during the stream. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sandwich Police Department would like to thank everyone involved in our many holiday events for their generosity and kindness. Without the incredible support from local vendors and community donations, we would not be able to accomplish our Toys for Tots Drive, Shop with a Cop, and Cocoa with a Cop.A special thank you to Off the Grid for donating dinner for the families and children at Shop with a Cop, Kohls in Hyannis for supporting our Shop with a Cop event, Heritage Museums and Gardens for hosting Cocoa with a Cop at Gardens Aglow, and our many volunteers from the Sandwich Citizens Police Academy. Last, but definitely not least, thank you to every one of you who donated to support these community programs. Without your generosity, we would not be able to hold all these wonderful holiday events. Your dedication truly makes a difference in our community! ... See MoreSee Less

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DECEMBER 7Officers were dispatched to a residence for crisis intervention for an individual threatening self-harm. That subject was brought to the hospital. A call was received from a motorist on Route 6 who reported passing a vehicle with a gas pump nozzle and hose hanging out of their gas tank. Dispatch transferred the call to State PD. That service station is going to need that. Officers responded to a seasonal camping resort after receiving two phone calls. One from a woman trying to gain access to her property, the other from a security guard who was calling about said woman. Long story short, the resort has protocols to gain access off season. The woman was trying to circumvent them and the security gate which the attendant thought had been damaged. There was no damage, but the woman was told she would have to speak to management. That did not sit well with her but officers informed her rules were rules and since they weren’t dealing with laws, it was not a police matter. DECEMBER 8An individual came into the station to report a scammer had obtained a credit card in her name. The scammer also filled out a change of address form for the victim. That woman was provided an identity theft packet and advised to monitor her accounts. DECEMBER 9Dispatch received a 911 call. In the background someone could be heard using salty language. On call back the phone owner said that there was no emergency. Officers responded to the address and learned there was a disagreement about kids and phones which explained the language. We miss the days of a string and 2 tin cans. Officers assisted a woman in locating her husband after he became overwhelmed and left a restaurant on foot. Officers made contact with him, and he confirmed he was dealing with a great deal of stress and had decided to walk home.DECEMBER 10Tis the season for scammers. A local woman came into the station to report multiple accounts compromised and someone attempting to obtain numerous credit cards in her name. She was provided an identity theft packet and advised to monitor her accounts. Officers mediated a family disagreement. DECEMBER 11Officers increased patrols in a neighborhood after a woman reported someone banging on her door in the early morning hours. Ground Hog Day. Another victim of identity theft with credit cards being taken out in their name. A call for an erratic driver resulted in the arrest of Kristen Marie Amick Plymouth for the following: 90/24/K OUI Liquor 2nd Offense90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation DECEMBER 12A wellness check was requested for an individual. They were found to be okay.The false alarms keep on coming. Officers assisted with a teen who was having some emotional issues. The family was referred to Officer Bondarek. A Foxboro man is being summonsed for 269/14B/A Making a False 911 Call after officers went to a job site to speak to an employee he claimed was highly intoxicated. That employee and the homeowner both denied the allegations. Officers did not find any signs of impairment but did find the reporting party’s story and timeline sus. While on routine patrol, an officer observed an abandoned vehicle obstructing traffic. The vehicle had two flat tires. Officers made contact with the owner, who stated he had struck a curb and then flagged down a passerby for assistance. The Good Samaritan drove him home, where he contacted a tow truck that was en route at the time of officer contact. Officers observed no signs of impairment. The owner was advised to contact the police in the future to report similar incidents.A Sandwich woman reported her ex-boyfriend had texted her that he was engaging in self-harm. The man’s cell phone was tracked to a location in Bourne. Bourne PD located the individual and took him to the hospital. DECEMBER 13 Officers took notice of a suspicious man in a local neighborhood. He claimed he was dumping trash but there was no trash to be found. Officers stayed in the area, in plain sight of the man who eventually left. Crisis intervention was requested for a subject. That individual was transported to the hospital. ... See MoreSee Less

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