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FEBRUARY 8The final minutes of the Patriot’s Super Bowl loss got a little darker when a vehicle hit a pole on Cross Hill Road. The driver, who had self-extricated was safely guided away from the live electrical wires by officers who detected signs of alcohol intoxication. After an investigation, Paul Kimball Fitzgerald of Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor VehicleThe incident caused a brief for some, and longer for others, power outage throughout the town. FEBRUARY 10Dispatch received a request for assistance from a contractor who arrived at a home to find the client intoxicated. The subject was uncooperative with police and ultimately PC’d until they sobered up. After a short stay, that subject received a courtesy ride home. They were referred to Officer Bondarek and Clinician Monks. Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual that came into the station to report unusual activity in her home. That subject was brought to the hospital.FEBRUARY 11Call for intoxicated E-Bike operator had crashed into a snowbank on Route 6A. Officers were unable to locate the rider.Homeowner reporting people using a path over her property to access the beach. The reporting party was advised to post No Trespassing signs. They called back a short while later and stated there was a misunderstanding between herself and neighbors and apologized for using resources. Two men came into a local business demanding payment for a utility bill. Employees described them as being rude to customers. The men were told to leave or police would be called. A similar incident was reported in a Falmouth business. Employees were advised to call police if they returned. FEBRUARY 12 A call was received for a child stuck in a snowbank. Officers responded and could not locate the child or any indicators someone had walked through the snow. They spoke to the reporting party and family and learned the individual had some medication related issues. Officer Bondarek and Clinician Monks will be following up. More nonverbal communication via high beams lead to a verbal confrontation on the side of the road. Let’s not do that. FEBRUARY 13Our Valentine’s Day warrant post found its first taker when a Mashpee woman with an open warrant decided to cross town lines into little old Sandwich. She was not appreciative of the cuff bracelets. A Forestdale woman learned the hard way that a supermarket parking spot isn’t an approved trash can. Officers traced a pile of litter back to her thanks to address label on one of the boxes. Faced with possible charges, she quickly agreed to pick up her garbage before things got messier.A resident came into the station to report $97,000 had been taken from home equity account by a scammer posing as him with a fake bank account. The incident is being investigated.A caller reported finding suspicious items scattered in the snow across the street from their home: black gloves, shoe coverings, and a ski mask. Sus? Maybe. The caller did note that movers were at the residence the previous day but thought the ski mask felt “extra.” Officers considered the totality of circumstances which included wind chills in the teens and did not concur. Officers initiated crisis intervention for a woman who was threatening self-harm. Sandwich Fire Dept. transported to the hospital. FEBRUARY 14A self-appointed traffic cop was identified, again, after following a woman into a local bank parking lot. He asked if she lived on a specific road and then accused her of speeding, apparently taking his patrol duties off the roadway and into private lots. The woman requested no contact be made, only that the incident be documented.A call was received for children playing hockey on Shawme Pond. Officers responded. The juveniles were being supervised by parents who had checked the ice conditions prior to play. A Mashpee man will be receiving a summons for 266/30A/A Shoplifting by Asportation. This comes after being caught on camera loading his whip with firewood from a local store after closing.A wellness check was initiated for an individual at the request of a family member and an out of state law enforcement agency. Officers deescalated a tense situation and the subject was brought to the hospital. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Town of Sandwich is pleased to welcome Nathan Harmon from Your Life Speaks, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, as the keynote presenter for Tides of Change: A Community Event for Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness.📅 Saturday, February 21⏰ Keynote at 10:30 AM📍 Sandwich Center for Active LivingNathan shares a powerful message of hope, resilience, and making positive choices. Through honest storytelling and real-life experience, he connects with teens, parents, and community members alike on the importance of mental health and substance use awareness. His presentation is engaging, relatable, and impactful for all ages. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Town of Sandwich invites residents of all ages to join us for Tides of Change: A Community Event for Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Sandwich Center for Active Living. ... See MoreSee Less

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FEBRUARY 1Officers responded to a call from an individually threatening self-harm. That subject was transported to the hospital. FEBRUARY 2A man came into the station to report he had been victimized by disparaging remarks that had been posted about his family on social media. He was unable to see the posts nor was he knowledgeable of what was posted because he was not on the platform. The man was provided information on how to obtain a 258E order. Officers mediated a tense family situation. The involved individuals were referred to Officer Bondarek and Clinician Monks. A call was received for kids playing hockey on Hoxie Pond. Responding officers confirmed that to be accurate. A local restaurant patron was pc’d after he got rowdy, belligerent and started helping himself to the food on other diner’s plates. His boorish behavior was in response to being shut off by the bartender. More unidentified loud banging. Mashpee receiving the same complaint. No known source. Isn’t this how Godzilla started?FEBRUARY 3And another case of an attempted scammer identifying as a cable provider. The reporting suspected something was amiss and avoided getting ripped off. Porch pirates are still at it. FEBRUARY 4A wellness check was initiated for an employee who had not reported to work. That individual stated they had left a voicemail before opening hours and apparently no one had listened to it. A Sandwich man added a Receiving Stolen Property charge to his court appointments after he was pulled over and found to have an outstanding warrant. While searching the vehicle, officers located a jacket with RFID tag attached. Family members who came to take the car claimed the jacket was theirs but could not identify the brand. When advised there was an antitheft tag still attached, they remembered it was not their jacket. The arrestee stated he had bought it from a man in Mashpee. The theft is being investigated. A caller made contact at 2:20 to report they had seen a man sitting on the top railing of the Scorton Creek Bridge an hour earlier. A check of the area showed no one that met the description at the bridge. The Council on Aging requested a wellness check on a man they had not been able to make contact with for several days. Officers were successful and advised all was in order. A 911 call lead to crisis intervention for a subject who was a guest at a local motor inn. FEBRUARY 5While on routine patrol an officer initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registry infraction. The driver’s license was run by dispatch and the subject was found to have an outstanding warrant. Officers made the arrest without incident. Officers were dispatched to a parking lot for a report of an erratic driver who had followed another into said lot. Long story short, each driver thought the other needed to improve their skills which was communicated to the other via road rage. Let’s not do that. FEBRUARY 6Officers responded to a home for a man actively overdosing on cocaine. That subject was brought to the hospital. A wellbeing check was initiated by a clinician for an individual who had missed a scheduled medical appointment. Officers made contact. The missed appointment was an oversight. A caller requested a wellness check on a Black Lab that was outside. Poochie was fine and the home was equipped with a doggy door. Officers were dispatched to a local supermarket for a 911 call regarding a past issue with an Uber driver. Upon arrival, the subject was unable to provide details regarding the alleged Uber incident. She stated she would contact Uber directly, then advised the officer that it was “his job” to address the matter.First fireworks call of the year. No pyrotechnics found.FEBRUARY 7Patrol advised dispatch that side roads were getting slick. DPW was advised. While on routine patrol an officer initiated a motor vehicle stop. The driver was found to have four outstanding warrants. And by outstanding we don’t mean that in a good way. He was arrested and his vehicle was towed. A call was received from an elderly member of the community who was unable to get out of their home. An officer responded and assisted with snow removal so that person could gain egress. A call was received for a vehicle in a snowbank. Upon arrival, Officers immediately smelled alcoholic beverage on the operator’s breath and the vehicle was strewn with evidence of consumption. After an investigation, Angela McCauley of Sandwich was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI Alcohol90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/24I Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Alcohol ... See MoreSee Less

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🌹 Roses are red,💙 Violets are blue,If you’ve got a warrant…We’re looking for you. 🚔We can’t fix your love life,Or make your ex call,But we can help settleThose warrants once and for all.This Valentine’s Day,Do the right thing —Take care of your businessAnd the peace it will bring.Remember…❤️ Love fades.🚨 Warrants don’t.Have a safe and happy Valentine’s Day, Sandwich!Shout out to our friends at the Uxbridge Police Department ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Due to a technical issue, our phone lines are temporarily unavailable. Emergency 911 services remain fully functional. For police assistance, please call 911. We are actively working to resolve the issue and appreciate your patience.UPDATE: Thank you for your patience. Phones are back up and running. ... See MoreSee Less

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