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The mission of the Sandwich Police Department is to enforce the law and promote a feeling of safety and security for all members of the community. The Sandwich Police Department will work in cooperation with the community to preserve and improve the quality of life, making the Town a safer, more pleasant place to live, work and visit.

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3 days ago

We are saddened to announce the passing of K9 Koda. Koda was rescued in 2011 by the Sandwich Police Department and was trained in narcotics detection. Koda served the department with her dedicated handler Detective O’Brien until 2018.Koda was deployed numerous times during her career resulting in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics. Koda participated in numerous K9 demonstrations for Citizen’s Police Academies, summer camps, and the schools. Koda was loved by all members of the department for her infectious personality and bark that made her sound larger than she was. She was known to be found under the dispatch console looking for treats left behind by dispatchers and desk officers. Upon her retirement, she lived as a pet with the O’Brien family where she brought joy to everyone who knew her. We would like to thank Dr. David Romeiser of Shawme Animal Hospital for generously donating veterinary services to the Sandwich Police Department during Koda’s career. We would also like to thank the Cape & Islands Police K-9 Relief Fund for continuing her veterinary care through her retirement from the department. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Paula D. Monte from Litchfield Animal Wellness for her care and compassion during this difficult time.K9 Koda, your watch has ended. We have the watch from here. ... See MoreSee Less

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APRIL 5Officers responded to a local nursing facility for a reported “altercation” between roommates only to discover the dispute stemmed from the most hotly contested item known to mankind: the TV remote. The situation was successfully mediated….Judge Judy prevailed.Tis the season for kids tearing through the area on dirt bikes. The reporting party advised they asked one of the riders to slow down, only to be met with the sound of the engine being revved in defiance before the rider sped off at a high rate. Unsurprisingly, by the time officers arrived, the biker was nowhere to be found.APRIL 6Officers are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle. The owner stated he had left the keys in the vehicle making it an easy take for the thief. Several hours later a resident from another area of town called to report an abandoned truck in their neighborhood which turned out to be the stolen vehicle. And then there were two…the vehicle that was originally recovered appears to have been swapped out for another. A homeowner across the street from where the abandoned vehicle was found later reported his own vehicle missing. He too had left the keys inside the ignition. Additionally, his wife’s vehicle had been broken into during the same timeframe. Shortly after, officers were dispatched to another area of town following multiple reports of vehicles being entered. The second stolen vehicle was eventually recovered in Plymouth. All of these incidents remain under active investigation.70’s PSA to curb car thefts: “Lock it and pocket the keys.”Today? You can lock your car from the kitchen… in your underwear… mid-snack.So here’s your modern PSA:Take the keys. Lock it. Don’t make it easy.A Sandwich man was given a verbal warning to leash his five dogs while walking on town conservation lands. Officers are investigating larceny at a local coffee shop. The manager reported the deposit and cash drawer were both short. Officers are investigating malicious destruction of a lost and found box at the disc golf course. A man reported seeing a teenager attempting to rip the top off the box. Camera footage is being reviewed.A caller reported seeing an individual with a flashlight and ladder walking about their under construction home through a ring camera. Officers responded. The conspicuous guy with a ladder and flashlight was an HVAC contractor. Officers assisted locating a cognitively impaired man who had eloped form his home. APRIL 7A homeowner knew something was fishy when a pickup truck rolled up on their Ring camera with suspicious purpose. The driver stepped out and pulled off a true coastal caper by making off with a red-and-yellow crab pot displayed on the fence, as if it were up for grabs. The truck left quickly. No suspects have been identified. Just a boiling mad homeowner… and one less piece of nautical décor.Officers initiated crisis intervention for a man who was threatening self-harm. That man was taken to the hospital.APRIL 8A 911 hang up call brought officers to a Sandwich home. Upon arrival, the mother and daughter were both unwilling to speak to officers and maintained nothing had occurred. If you lost a bike and a pair of fur lined shoes recently, we have them. No judgment. Come and get them. Drama brought officers to a local coffee shop after a verbal altercation between an employee and a customer who appeared to be in urgent need of caffeine. While officers were on scene, the man’s order was completed, and he was quickly on his way.A call from an individual alleging people were harming each other and animals, turned into a crisis intervention. Family members believed the subject was experiencing a psilocybin mushroom induced psychosis. That subject was brought to the hospital.APRIL 10A garden club member reported that a mini greenhouse had gone missing from the community garden. Officers responded and learned that the small greenhouse had apparently been removed without permission from its usual spot among the garden plots. The incident was documented with no leads at this timeAPRIL 11Egg prices must be down. A motorist reported his car was hit by several near the power lines which caused his paint to chip. An avid online gamer reported receiving unwanted gifts from a woman who he met on a gaming platform. He had attempted to block her numerous times but she persisted in sending gifts. The incident is still being investigated. A wellness check was initiated for a woman who was reportedly outside on her deck, screaming for over an hour. That woman was transported to the hospital.A wellness check was initiated for a man at the request of family. Officers made contact and that subject was well and home for the evening.While on routine patrol, an officer was cut off by a BMW exiting a parking lot. The officer followed the vehicle and observed it swerving over both the fog and the center yellow lines. The vehicle then failed to yield at a posted stop sign and made a left-hand turn without signaling. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, the operator Ryan Elliott Palmer of Boston was arrested for the following: 90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/24/J OUI Liquor89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/9 Failure to Stop/Yield90/14B Failure to Signal ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandwich Police Department

4 days ago

The Sandwich Police Department is now hiring full-time Police Officers.We are seeking both entry-level candidates and experienced, MPTC/POST-certified officers to join our Police Department. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, we offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and the chance to serve a supportive community.Starting pay begins at $31.38/hr, with higher rates available for certified officers based on experience. Our benefits package includes education incentives, paid leave, and 75% employer-paid health insurance.Join a department committed to Pride, Community, and Honor.Apply today at sandwichmass.org/jobsor contact us at (508) 888-1212 or hr@sandwichmass.org for more information.The Town of Sandwich is an EOE/AA Employer. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

This week, we recognize Emergency Telecommunicator Appreciation Week and the dedicated professionals behind every 9-1-1 call.Our dispatchers are the calm voice in a crisis, helping save lives and guiding first responders when it matters most.Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe. ... See MoreSee Less

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MARCH 29Officers were dispatched to a group home to assist with a combative resident. Sandwich Fire was also dispatched and the subject was brought to the hospital.MARCH 30Officers were called for an intoxicated house guest who was damaging property and then attempting to flee. Officers made contact and that man was PC’d for his well-being. An individual came into the station to report a restraining order violation. Officers made contact with the issuing jurisdiction. The order had not yet been served so there was no violation. MARCH 31A Dayton, Ohio man has been summoned to court following a collision that left a vehicle in the woods off Harlow Road. After an extensive search, officers were able to contact the company that owned the truck involved and eventually identify the driver. The driver stated he believed he had struck a pothole. He was informed that was not the case and will be issued a summons for the following:90/24/A Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury90/24/C Leaving the Scene of Property Damage90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle90/10/A Unlicensed Operation of a Motor VehicleA local man lost $150 after being asked to send money just to tour a rental property. He said the deal seemed too good to be true, so he used a payment platform designed to protect his funds. His instincts were right. The supposed $1,400-per-month, year-round beachside rental turned out to be a scam.A caller requested assistance in removing a tenant who had received a court ordered eviction notice. Officers made contact. The occupant stated he would be out by end of day. Officers conducted a wellness check on a child who made comments about self-harm to a friend. Officers met with the family and learned the child is being provided services. APRIL 1Officers were dispatched to take a report from a woman who had been scammed out of $1,000. The suspects instructed her to purchase two $500 Macy’s gift cards, claiming it was necessary to avoid being charged with money laundering. She complied before later realizing it was a scam. The incident remains under investigation.Officers were dispatched to a liquor store parking lot for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, they encountered two uncooperative individuals arguing and throwing items. Officers were able to de-escalate the situation and determined the individuals were in a dating relationship. No physical altercation had occurred. Both parties agreed to separate for the time being. APRIL 2Reminder: If you sell a vehicle or piece of equipment, take the plate off. If not, it may become a thing. APRIL 3A caller reported kids going door to door asking for money. The kids could not be located. ... See MoreSee Less

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MARCH 22While on routine a patrol, an officer encountered a vehicle ping ponging over the double yellow and fog lines on Route 130. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. Officers immediately detected a scent of alcoholic beverage. The driver admitted to having “2 beers” but was “good to drive. After an investigation, it was concluded that he was not. Ryan Oldfield Mashpee was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/34J Uninsured Motor VehicleOfficers responded to a residence for a report people with firearms were breaking into the home. Responding officers found that not to be the case. Instead, the incident required crisis intervention for the reporting party. That subject was brought to the hospital. Officers counseled an individual who came into the station to seek advice for issues involving their teenage son. That family was referred to Clinician Monks and School Resource Officers. A call was received for a raccoon trying to make entrance into a home. Dispatch advised the caller to contact an exterminator. MARCH 23Officers were dispatched to a local business after an employee activated a panic alarm during a heated encounter with a customer. That individual was no longer on premises when officers arrived. The caller was advised of No Trespass Order protocols but stated, “They would not be doing that.”Officers responded to a wellness check after a concerned caller reported a home still displaying Christmas decorations well past the holiday season. They noted the décor was typically down by January 1. Upon arrival, officers found the house unoccupied and no signs of distress. It remains unclear whether the residents were simply late taking decorations down or getting a head start on next Christmas.MARCH 24Officers are investigating a bank scam. The victim claimed to have been bamboozled out of $29,000. Officers contacted the back who reported that the individual did not have an account and thus no money could have been lost. MARCH 25Officers accompanied DCF workers to a home a for a wellness check on a family under their supervision.A Forestdale man is being summonsed to court for 90/24/C Leaving the Scene of Property Damage89/2 Passing Violation89/4A Marked Lanes ViolationThis after his vehicle collided with another while illegally passing on Quaker Meetinghouse Road. Officers were dispatched to take a report from a woman who was being harassed by an ex-boyfriend. That out of state man had sent a text message. It was suggested to the reporting party that they could block the number and obtain a harassment prevention order. Officers are investigating the curious case of a missing bicycle after the reporting party realized it was neither where he thought he left it nor where he thought he might have left it instead. The bike was reportedly parked at a street corner, but when the owner returned, it had vanished. Hoping maybe he was mistaken, he checked at home to find it wasn’t there either. Officers are now reviewing neighborhood cameras to help determine whether the bike was misplaced, borrowed by an unknown party, or has embarked on a journey of its own.A caller reported a man shooting a firearm at a farm on 6A. Officers spoke to the man who advised he had discharged a starter pistol which was being utilized to train K9s for hunting purposes. A local man is being summonsed to court for 265/43A Criminal Harassment, after numerous incidents involving verbal altercations, egging and disposing of debris on the property of a neighbor. Officers mediated a custody dispute over a bicycle. The item couldn’t be located. Both parties were advised the issue was civil in nature. And no, it’s not the bicycle from earlier in the day. MARCH 26Officers initiated a wellness check for a child who had not been in school for several days. The visit resulted in a 51A filed with DCF.Officers are investigating graffiti found at the bathrooms at Oak Crest Cove. A wellness check was initiated for an employee who had not shown up for work since 3/11. Officers made contact. His phone was out of order. Officers responded after a caller reported that an unknown individual came to their door requesting they open it to receive paperwork about their electric service. The homeowner declined to open the door and contacted police. Officers are investigating.MARCH 28A simmering high school feud boiled over into a verbal clash at a local coffee shop after two customers drove off without paying at the drive-thru. When the clerk, once their close friend, reached out, they returned to settle the bill, bringing their payment along with a few salty words. Management is considering a no trespass order. A woman requested officers respond to her neighborhood regarding a vehicle playing loud music. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the source of the tunes. ... See MoreSee Less

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