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The Sandwich Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred after a victim arranged an online transaction through Facebook Marketplace.On January 14, 2026, a 22-year-old male victim from Sandwich reported that he was robbed outside his residence by two individuals. The victim stated he had arranged to sell two watches through Facebook Marketplace when the suspects robbed him. After the robbery, the suspects fled the area on foot and are believed to have entered a vehicle and left the area prior to police arrival.Sandwich Police officers responded to the scene, interviewed the victim, and conducted a search of the immediate area with the assistance of a Mashpee Police Department K-9 unit.Officer Marissa Mancini of the Sandwich Police Department took the initial report and was assisted by Detective Matt O’Brien and Detective Nate Reid. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit also responded and assisted with the investigation.As a result of the investigation, two suspects were identified: Broderick Simoneau, age 19, of Hyannis, and Alexander Vakalopoulos, age 22, of Centerville and Dennis. Arrest warrants were subsequently issued for both individuals.With the assistance of the Barnstable Police Department, Simoneau was arrested on January 23, 2026. On January 27, 2026, the Dennis Police Department located and arrested Vakalopoulos. Both defendants are charged with Armed Robbery.A coordinated effort between the Sandwich Police Department, Mashpee Police Department, Barnstable Police Department, Dennis Police Department, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cape Cod Detective Network led to the successful arrest of both defendants.The Sandwich Police Department reminds the public to use caution when conducting online transactions. Residents are encouraged to choose safe exchange locations, taking into consideration public settings and the time of day. ... See MoreSee Less

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JANUARY 11A caller reported being called a vulgar moniker after the name caller observed her taking video of him walking his unleashed dog. The caller did not want an officer to respond. An officer was dispatched to a residence to assist a family with an obstinate child. Officers were successful in that endeavor. JANUARY 12Officers counseled an individual who was seeking assistance for domestic issues. The reporting party was referred to CRO Bondarek and Clinician Monks for further help.A caller reported finding beer cans at the corner of Mill Road and Wee Heather Way. The reporting party stated it was a weekly occurrence since summer. They requested officers investigate. Additional patrols will be added. A caller reported their purse had been stolen. The owner was able to tracking its location via a Find My iPhone app. Ends up it wasn’t stolen but it was joyriding in a trash truck after it had been erroneously discarded.While on patrol an officer witnessed a driver run a stop sign. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver had an active warrant was arrested. Officers mediated a tense situation between a couples. Both were advised of anti- harassment ordersJANUARY 13A wellness check was initiated after the caller was unable to reach an elderly family member. Officers were able to make contact and all was well. Because apparently cable and internet bills weren’t already robbing us blind, a local woman was hit with an unexpected plot twist. A scammer posing as her service provider convinced her she needed a “brand-new modem.” She paid up… but the modem never showed up. Unfortunately, several bank withdrawals did. The incident is under investigation.A call was received for crisis intervention. Officers found an individual who had overdosed. Narcan was administered and that subject was taken to the hospital Officers were dispatched to a youth basketball game after two adults on the sidelines attempted to relive a Larry Bird vs. Dr. J rivalry sans the requisite skills, jerseys, and relevance. No physical contact occurred, so no fouls were called. Both men were encouraged to take a timeout, remember this was a kids’ game, and avoid each other for the remainder of the contest.JANUARY 14Crisis intervention was initiated at the request of a family member. That individual was brought to the hospital. Officers responded to a report that two individuals he met through an online marketplace stole two watches from him. The incident remains under investigation.JANUARY 15A resident came into the station to report a money order they had purchased and mailed via USPS never made it to the intended recipient (a credit card company). The order had been intercepted and cashed by an unknown individual. The incident is being investigated. An officer assisted a young woman who was encountered walking along a busy roadway while in visible emotional distress. After she was safely calmed, the woman explained she had been involved in a disagreement with family members. Officers spoke with the family, who confirmed the situation. The woman was transported to her residence to collect personal belongings, and arrangements were made for a friend to pick her up for the evening. A call was received for individuals trespassing on the train tracks. Officers were unable to make contact but radioed Barnstable PD to intercept. JANUARY 16The Plymouth County, “Are you Okay” program requested a wellness check on a participant who had not answered the phone for their daily call. Officers made contact. The subject’s phone was not working. Officers assisted clinicians with crisis intervention for an individual at their facility. That subject was cooperative and went to the hospital.A local family’s evening was interrupted by a loud bang when a vehicle crashed into the front of their home, causing significant damage. The homeowner pursued the vehicle on foot as it backed onto the street. The homeowner immediately recognized the driver as a neighbor. Officers spoke with the driver and after an investigation, Michael Paul Carroll of East Sandwich arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/C Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/24/E Leaving the Scene of Property DamageJANUARY 17While on patrol, an officer witnessed a car ping ponging between marked lines and then come to an abrupt stop. A traffic stop was initiated. When officers spoke to the driver they were met with an overwhelming smell of alcoholic beverage. An open bottle of vodka and empty beer can were located in the car. After an investigation, Dorene Ziroli of West Warwick, RI arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/C Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor VehicleOfficers were dispatched to a home to assist a teen who had an adverse reaction to a marijuana gummy. Sandwich Fire transported the youth to the hospital. SPD assisted Boston PD locate a subject in need of crisis intervention who was the subject of a Section 12 order. That individual was taken to the hospital Officers mediated a tense family situation. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle committing multiple marked lane violations and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, the driver placed a candy in her mouth, which did not mask the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested which did not sit well with the arrestee who stated she had been taken into custody without cause and suggested officers should be focusing on arresting “bad guys”.Nancy Lenore Spicer of Mashpee was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/C Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes ViolationWellness check on a woman who had not made scheduled contact with her daughter. Officers spoke to the woman who had fallen asleep. ... See MoreSee Less

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JANUARY 4Shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call about a motorist being “followed” near the marina. On arrival, it turned out both drivers were engaging in a late-night game of flashlight and high-beam tag that neither had signed on to play. Officers made contact and learned the following vehicle had mistaken the reporting party’s car for that of a friend. It was explained to that driver that this behavior was not a good idea, friend or not. Case closed: Game over. A caller reported hearing the bark of a distressed dog. Officers reported they encountered two parties walking dogs simultaneously which resulted in barking. No animals were in distress just couple of canines asserting dominance. A wellness check was initiated for a woman by a family member. After speaking to her, officers referred the woman to Officer Bondarek for assistance. The mystery of a knocked over lamp post won’t be solved anytime soon. The reporting party assumed the incident occurred sometime the morning of January 3rd. With no cameras in the neighborhood and no one coming forward to admit to the run in, there is no light at the end of the tunnel on this one. A caller reported a camper with a running generator was parked in the lot of the Sandhill School Community Center. Say that 5 time fast. Officers spoke to the owner who was doing some work for the Garden Club. JANUARY 5Officers initiated crisis intervention for an individual contemplating self-harm. That subject was taken to the hospital. An out of town homeowner reported seeing a suspicious person on their security camera walking up the driveway to their home. Officers informed the caller they would increase patrols. They also advised the owner to keep the property shoveled, an interior light on and to install motion activated lights to make the home appear inhabited. A caller reported find a man slumped over the wheel of his car who “appeared to be breathing.” Officers located the car and spoke to the man. He had just got off work and was using his phone and quite obviously breathing. Santa didn’t come through with registrations and insurance for a number of drivers. We’ve been handing out citations and one way trips with tow trucks. A calling party reported a man walking around their neighborhood. He wasn’t exactly being inconspicuous as he was wearing Christmas lights on his head. Officers had no trouble locating the brightly lit individual, who turned out to be an Eversource employee. If you lost a tool box out on 130, give us a call and identify the contents. A wellness check was initiated for a woman who had recently been released from a medical rehab and was exhibiting cognitive impairment. That woman was taken to the hospital. JANUARY 6A concerned father came into the station for assistance after finding drug paraphernalia in his adult son’s room. An officer provided guidance and referred the family to Officer Bondarek. A wellness check was initiated for a woman whose daughter could not reach her. All was well and Mom said she would make contact. JANUARY 7If you’re missing a bike, we have it. It was found by an employee of Heritage. Come in and ID it. Officers were dispatched to assist clinicians with execution of a Section 12 order. Officers mediated a tense situation between neighbors. All parties were advised of harassment prevention order protocol. JANUARY 8Patrol officers noted roads were starting to get icy. Dispatch relayed a message to DPW who was already on the job.A Dunkin’ truck struck overhead wires, resulting in phone lines being taken down. The driver did not notify SPD but advised officers he contacted his supervisor instead. The driver was reminded that in the future, police should be notified because while America may run on Dunkin’, phones and emergency responses do not. A caller reported seeing kids on an iced over pond. Officers spoke to the kids who said they were checking to see if it was safe for ice fishing. They were advised going out on the ice isn’t a safe way to confirm ice is safe. JANUARY 9A call was received about a man sitting in his car drinking nips. Officers went to the scene and spoke to the man. The only nip they could locate was the one in the air. A family member came into the station to seek advice about an issue with their teen. A wellness check was initiated for a woman who a family member had not heard from her in several days. Officers made contact and she said she would call her family. Can you hear me now? Lots of Verizon sales guys pounding on doors trying to sell Fios. Hackers absconded with $4500 from a woman’s bank account. The bank is working with her to recoup funds. JANUARY 10A call was received for an impaired driver who had just left a liquor store with a bottle of wine. Officers caught up with the driver. There was no impairment. And yet another scam thwarted. A man sent check for over $20K to his credit card company. A bank employee realized something was amiss when a person tried to cash it. The incident is still being investigated. Snake Pond. Kids on the ice. Advised not to walk on ice. A Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual who had ingested intoxicating substances. That person was brought to the hospital. A local motor inn owner reported that a vehicle had been driven into the building. Two young children were in the vehicle at time of the crash. Officers spoke to the driver and observed indicators of alcohol consumption and impairment. The driver initially denied consuming any alcohol but later recanted and said he had a couple nips prior to officers’ arrival, to “calm his nerves.” Following an investigation, Frank Araujo of East Wareham was placed under arrest for the following:90/24/J OUI Alcohol90/24/F OUI Drugs90/24/VA Child Endangerment while OUI Officers responded to a local inn for loud, verbally aggressive guests who promptly disproved their own denials. The group seemed to believe that “paying more than anyone else” entitled them to immunity from basic manners. Officers explained multiple times that no one was in trouble and the goal was peace and quiet. One guest, apparently auditioning for a Suits reboot, announced they were a lawyer which proved to be an irrelevant detail that improved nothing. The group eventually agreed to return to their rooms, though not before one guest offered officers a vulgar parting suggestion unsuitable for polite society. ... See MoreSee Less

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DECEMBER 28Officers mediated a tense familial situation. An employee at a local business is being summonsed for 265/13A/B Assault and Battery after an altercation with a co-worker.DECEMBER 29A local woman averted being scammed after receiving a phone call from a bank employee about fraudulent activity on her account. The caller was a fake but he had used the name of a real employee who was on vacation making it an even more convincing ploy. A local retail employee called to report a car running in the parking lot for several hours. Officers made contact with a young man who reported he was living in his car and was just parked for a short time. DECEMBER 30A call came in at 4:30 am about a man in pink shorts and a black jacket running through a woman’s yard, yelling. Officers made contact with that man and the reporting party. The man was out for a run. It was further learned that the reporting party’s daughter said he was not actually in the yard. He was exercising on the street.A concerned citizen came into the station to report she had witnessed what appeared to be a woman dragging a child through a parking lot. She snapped a picture of the license plate then proceeded to go to lunch after which she decided she should report the incident. As a bit of time had passed, officers called the police department where the vehicle owner lived and was advised after a wellness check that the child was safe. A man came into the station to report that in the fall of 2025 he was scammed out of $40k in bitcoin. He explained the lapse in reporting because he had been working with agents for the companies that held his accounts. The scammers were able to gain his trust by providing him with very specific and private key words that were used to secure his accounts. And in real world news, porch pirates are still doing their thing. Be vigilant.Officers assisted a worried family member who could not find their loved one after they had been transported to a hospital for crisis intervention. The subject was located at a facility in the western part of the state. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling 54 MPH in a clearly posted 30 MPH zone on Cotuit Road. A motor vehicle stop was initiated, at which point officers were immediately greeted by an overwhelming odor of marijuana. No K-9 sniff required. The driver asserted that because he slowed down after noticing the police cruiser, the earlier speed should essentially not count, a legal theory that has yet to gain traction anywhere. Following an investigation which was made more challenging by the driver’s decision not to cooperate, Andre Costa of Marstons Mills was arrested for the following:90/24/F OUI Drugs90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/17/A Speeding at a Rate of Speed Exceeding the Posted LimitOfficers were called to a home for a verbal altercation. An involved participant tried the phone a friend option to obtain a sober ride home but was unsuccessful. That man was provided a room for the evening at the 255 Cotuit Road Inn. That guest was compliant throughout the entire process. DECEMBER 31An Uber driver called 911 to report that a rider was refusing to exit his vehicle. Officers responded and learned the driver was concerned because the rider was not the individual who had booked the ride. That’s not unusual but when the rider entered the vehicle, she asked the driver where they were going. After the driver requested that she exit the car, she remained seated in the back seat with her hood covering her face and stopped responding. Officers spoke with the rider, who explained that a client had ordered the Uber on her behalf. Officers ultimately provided her with a courtesy ride to her home in Mashpee. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and discovered a juvenile female passenger who was under the influence of alcohol. She stated the driver, an adult male she had met online, had provided her with the alcohol. That man, a Stoughton resident, will be summonsed to court in connection with the incident for the following:138/34 Selling/Delivering Liquor to a Person under 21119/63 Contributing to the Delinquency of a MinorA wellness check was called for a child called in by both grandmother and father. Offices responded. The child was fine, just upset over parental discipline- taking away a device after the child refused to allow the custodial parent to view their usage. A call was received reporting two men walking along the railroad tracks. Officers made contact with the “hot footers,” who advised they were traveling on foot to Gibbsville. Officers were left wondering whether their route included the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, a trek through the Sea of Swirly-Twirly Gum Drops, and crossing over the Bourne Railroad Bridge.A call was received to 911. Over an open line dispatchers could hear yelling and possibly arguing. Dispatch made contact with a man whose watch had a mind of its own and made the call. There was no argument, just some celebratory hooting and hollering at a New Year’s Eve party. JANUARY 1Drivers were slip sliding into the New Year with lots of cars off the road and a bank of mailboxes damaged. Multiple calls were received for a wellness check after passersby reported a Burger King bag sitting at the end of a driveway for an extended period of time. Once a photo of the bag made its way onto social media, the level of community concern escalated quickly. Contact was made with the resident and caretaker, and all was well. Obviously this was not meant to be the Home of the Whopper and the bag was simply having it its way. But let’s be honest, had it been a McRib, it wouldn’t have lasted long enough to become a community concern.JANUARY 2A man reported an individual had knocked on his door four times in the previous few hours. Officers made contact with the knocker who was a solicitor for a cable provider. They were advised of town bylaws. A local woman reported a gift she was supposed to receive from her daughter had been stolen out of the giver’s car. Officers made contact with the daughter who shared that it had gone missing on December 23rd after 10 pm. Officers checked security cameras at surrounding homes and found no suspicious activity during that time period.JANUARY 3A call was received for a possibly injured fox on the front lawn of a local home. And what did the Fox say? “I’m just chilling.” No injuries, just a tired fox. A caller reported hunters close to their home. There were no violations. An individual reported that an unknown man was in her driveway. When she asked him to leave, he approached her, then left the area in a vehicle. The vehicle later returned. Officers were able to locate the driver, who stated he had gone to the wrong address. A similar incident occurred the following day involving a different man. Officers spoke with that individual and learned that someone was using the reporting party’s address on a dating website and providing it to men as a meeting location. ... See MoreSee Less

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DECEMBER 21Officers are investigating a scammer who was posing as an actor from a popular Christmas movie channel. The man was conversing with the victim through a Facebook group and duped them out of $600 in gift cards. Talk about Grinchy behavior. PSA: If Santa gave you a gnarly new window and license plate tint for your sleigh, make sure it’s legal. DECEMBER 22While on routine patrol an officer made a motor vehicle stop. As luck would have it, the driver had an outstanding warrant and was promptly arrested.A local man followed his instincts and came into the station after a would-be boat buyer didn’t quite pass the smell test. His gut was right on the money. Officers determined the “buyer” was connected to a Russian-based construction company. The man reported he received a $35,000 check in the mail which officers determined was bogus. Someone had a time for themselves with a local woman’s credit card. After racking up $3,000 in purchases between Best Buy and the Apple Store, Big Spender enjoyed lunch at Five Guys for $10. The case is under investigation. The woman was provided an identity theft packet.A call was received for a man in the road shining a flashlight at cars. He was advised not to do that. DECEMBER 23A grocery delivery service employee contacted SPD to report finding food from the previous week scattered all over the steps of a home. Officers and Sandwich Fire responded and the homeowner was brought to the hospital. A woman shopping for socks on what looked like a legit website reported getting scammed. After her payment failed, she received a call from someone claiming to be an employee of her bank, warning of a $4,000 charge. Following their instructions, she froze her cards and shared account details only to later discover more than $8,000 had missing from her account. Officers provided an identity theft packet and guidance on next steps. A local man came into the station with Nest camera footage showing what appeared to be his neighbor egging his house at 3:30 A.M. Not a case of kids being kids as the neighbor is a senior citizen. Officers are still investigating. DECEMBER 25Officers and Clinician Monks initiated crisis intervention at the request of a clinician. That individual was brought to the hospital.Blustery weather caused numerous tree limbs to fall, taking down wires and causing power outages. Good thing Santa had Rudolph to lead the way!A Forestdale man is being summonsed to court for 266/28/D Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle after a subject found their car “keyed” in a local store parking lot. DECEMBER 25A local woman reported receiving disturbing voicemails from an unknown number. Officers were able to trace the number to a man on the south shore. After speaking to the man who denied making the calls, officers contacted the police in that town. When they arrived at the caller’s last known address, the home was vacant. The reporting party has had no further contact from the alleged caller. A wellness check was initiated on a man at request of a friend who had some concerns for his health. Officers made contact and all was in order. A man came into the station to request assistance with a family member who was in need of but refusing medical assistance. That man was referred to Officer Bondarek for further help.A caller reported seeing a man walking around his property, looking in his windows. Officers spoke to that man who was a neighbor. He was retrieving a lost toy. DECEMBER 26While on routine patrol an officer encounter a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road in East Sandwich. Headlights were off but hazards were engaged. The driver took a wide turn, crossed over into the oncoming travel lane and then swerved aggressively across the double solid yellow line. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, Sidney Miller of Sandwich was arrested for the following:90/24/K OUI Liquor 2nd Offense90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/7/C Motor Vehicle Lights ViolationNo Coke, Pepsi. A Pepsi delivery driver hit a vehicle in the parking lot of a local service station. Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual in an altered state. That subject was brought to the hospital. A local restaurant owner called to request assistance with a customer who was acting erratically and bothering customers and employees of his establishment. Officers responded and spoke to the individual who was known to them. The subject was brought to the hospital. DECEMBER 27While on routine patrol at 3 A.M., an officer encountered 4 juveniles walking down Cotuit Road. The quartet ran off in to the woods. The officer kept his eyes peeled and an hour later, made contact. The boys were delivered to a home where they were spending the night. The host parents reported they were not aware the little darlings had snuck out. At 7 A.M. a caller from John Ewer Road reported his security camera captured 4 individuals walking around his property in the middle of the night. Officers were able to confirm the visitors were the same 4 yutes. ... See MoreSee Less

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