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APRIL 26A New Bedford teen is being summonsed to court after a violent crash on Route 130. A dashboard video was obtained which showed the car reaching speeds of over 100 MPH. That teen is being charged with the following:90/17/E Speeding at a Rate of Speed Greater than Reasonable and Proper89/4A Marked Lane Violation90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor VehicleA call was received for individuals on motorbikes riding on the Ridge Club golf course. Those riders were gone when officers arrived.A local business owner had words with a skateboarder who was riding while waiting for a food order at a local sandwich shop. The owner did not want him operating in his parking lot for safety and business reasons. That rider received his food and left voluntarily. Officers assisted DCF with a home visit.APRIL 27A caller reported that two large packages had been stolen from her front steps. During a follow-up call, however, the reporting party realized the parcels had not been stolen at all. They were not meant for her. The delivery driver had retrieved the packages to correct the mistake, turning the porch piracy investigation into a case of mistaken delivery.Crisis intervention was initiated for a teen in need of assistance. That subject was brought to the hospital. APRIL 28A wellness check was initiated for an individual who did not report for work and was not answering their phone. Contact was made and all was well. A caller reported an area of Dillingham Ave was blocked due to parked vehicles. The responding officer reported several cement trucks were on scene to pour a foundation and the road was in fact, passible. APRIL 29Officers responded to Stop and Shop for a report that a vehicle had gone missing but was found 5 minutes later in a different location, with an unknown man sitting in the driver’s seat. Officers located that man inside the market who admitted he was confused and got into the wrong vehicle. Sandwich Fire was called and that man was transported to the hospital. Did you lose a toolbox in the Town Neck area? Come claim it.APRIL 30Officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the marsh off Route 6A. A witness reported that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, crossed over the center line, nearly causing a head-on collision. That vehicle then went airborne before landing in the marsh. On scene evidence supported those statements. After an investigation, John Callahan Cotter of East Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/23/D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor VehicleMAY 1A wellness check was initiated at the request of a clinician. Officers made contact and all was well. A woman came to the station to report that she was being targeted online by someone who created and shared fake photos depicting her holding incendiary political signs. The images have since been removed, and the incident remains under investigation.A wellness check was requested for a juvenile. All was sell. Police received a report of protesters on Quaker Meeting House Road. The caller stated that several individuals were jumping into traffic, disrupting the flow of vehicles and creating a traffic hazard. Upon officers’ arrival, the crowd was already dispersing.Officers responded to the village for a report of a couple who became lost while driving from a friend’s home back to their hotel around 11:30 p.m. The pair had overshot their original destination of Hyannis and ended up in Sandwich where they discovered the sidewalks had long since rolled up for the night. Upon arrival, officers found the wife seated on a bench in front of a local shop, while her husband remained in the vehicle, fully committed to navigating by instinct, confidence, and absolutely no directions, like a modern-day Magellan. The wife reported he was ignoring her attempts to help, while the husband admitted he didn’t want to “get into it” and wasn’t exactly fluent in the vehicle’s navigation system. Officers helped get the navigation sorted out, and the couple was soon back underway and being guided by modern technology.A call was received for an elderly man on the ground, likely intoxicated. Officers made contact with that man. Sandwich Fire was called to evaluate. That man was pc’d and released to a family member. MAY 2Officers responded to a 911 misdial after a young caller told dispatch that their cat had placed the call. Upon speaking with the grandmother, officers learned the child doesn’t even have a cat. Stay tuned, it’s only a matter of time before the dog eats their homework. ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s that time of year again! ⛳️ The SPD Golf Tournament is back on August 17th at The Ridge Club.Help us make this year another great success by registering today using the QR code below or clicking on the following link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3aavxs7x9NfF_4ZDo5a5OhEwB1_-dM73lImOQvZl7zaKMSw/viewform?usp=s...If you have any questions, please contact Officer Bondarek at bbondarek@sandwichmass.org.We look forward to seeing you out on the course for another fantastic day! ... See MoreSee Less

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APRIL 19A villager requested officers speak to trespassers utilizing metal detectors on her property. That reporting party called back and reported she had spoken to them through her Ring camera and was able to move them along. An out of country caretaker requested a wellness check on her charge who she was unable to contact. Officers went to the home and located the subject who was unable to get up off the floor. FD was called and the man was transported to the hospital. Officers were called to a local business for a report of a breaking and entering. After a very convoluted investigation, a store manager reviewed security footage and found the door to the establishment had not been properly secured and wind had blown it open. APRIL 20While on routine patrol an officer encountered a truck travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was missing both a front license plate and rear plate on the trailer it was pulling. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, William Heyd of Sandwich was arrested for the following:90/23/D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle90/6 Number Plate Violation268/32B Resisting ArrestCrisis intervention was initiated for a male subject. That individual was brought to the hospital. APRIL 21A caller reported a near miss collision with a juvenile on an e-bike. She requested officers speak to the youth. Officers made contact with the rider and parents. Another erratic driver reported. Officers located the described vehicle and witnessed it drive over a curb. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, Alexander Thuijs of Sandwich was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes ViolationAPRIL 22Officers mediated a situation between a teenager and grandparents. A report was received regarding an erratic driver on Route 6A. Officers responded and located the vehicle and observed it cross over the double yellow line. A motor vehicle stop was initiated; however, as the officer approached the driver’s side door, the operator drove away. The vehicle became stuck in traffic, allowing the officer to position his cruiser in a way that prevented further movement. After an investigation, William Mulhern of Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/24/M OUI Liquor 4th Offense90/24/E Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle90/25/D Failure to Stop for Police APRIL 23A landscape supervisor, inspecting a job site picked up some tools he thought his crew had left behind. Meanwhile, another landscaper who had taken a landfill run came back to find his equipment missing and reported it stolen. Thankfully, it was all just a mix-up. Officers connected both parties, and the tools were returned to their rightful owner. All’s well that ends well!Officers mediated a tense situation between two individuals arguing over Door Dash, a dead battery and a long past incident neither wanted to disclose. Both parties acknowledged the situation was all verbal in nature. APRIL 24A caller requested help with stopping kids from hopping her fence and playing in her yard. Officers spoke to the juveniles and parents. While on routine patrol an officer noted a vehicle cross the fog line and drive over the dirt shoulder. A motor vehicle stop was initiated and the driver found to have a suspended license. After an investigation, Angela Campuzano of Sandwich was arrested for the following:90/23/F Operating a Motor Vehicle with a License Suspended for OUI89/4A Marked Lanes ViolationAPRIL 25Officers met with a couple who were receiving unwanted contact from an individual by phone and on various social media platforms. A Great Hill couple returned from a getaway to an unwelcome sight, someone had crashed into their fence. Officers spoke to neighbors and checked various cameras. No one caught the incident on camera or witnessed any collision. Sure sign of good weather. Multiple tickets were issued for illegal parking in Town Neck. Just a reminder, impeding traffic, blocking driveways and parking without a placard in and adjacent to accessible spaces and fire lanes will get you ticketed or towed. If you follow proper parking protocol on public roadways, you’re Gucci. Crisis intervention was initiative for a child threatening self-harm. After observing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, officers initiated a traffic stop. Upon contact, the driver immediately and aggressively expressed his displeasure and requested to be allowed to “just go home.” Following an investigation, Dennis Byrne of Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI- Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/17/A Speeding ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sandwich Police Department was proud to stand alongside more than 20 local communities at the 1st Annual Autism Awareness photo at Mass Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay.This event highlighted the strength of communities coming together to support, understand, and include individuals on the autism spectrum.April, recognized as Autism Awareness Month, serves as an important reminder to educate, promote acceptance, and show that even small acts of understanding can have a meaningful impact. Together, we can continue building a more inclusive and compassionate community for everyone. ... See MoreSee Less

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APRIL 12A man came into the station to report an attempted scam. He had been instructed by a seemingly legit entity to send a check for $7,000 to claim lottery winnings. He was then told to wire the same amount to open an account to deposit said winnings. At that point, he grew suspicious and realized it was likely a scam. He ceased the transactions before suffering any monetary losses. Officers were dispatched to a conservation area for a verbal altercation. Officers learned that two women on an ATV were cutting vegetation in a conservation area. A man had confronted them and an argument ensued. The women stated they had only cut back dead trees that were blocking a path they used for horseback riding and did not realize it was not permitted. Natural Resources was advised. While on routine patrol an officer encountered a vehicle travelling at 53 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. The officer, who was driving toward that vehicle, had to swerve to avoid being sideswiped as that SUV veered over the centerline. A motor vehicle stop was initiated. The driver exhibited some peculiarities, including handing his debit card to the officer instead of his driver’s license. After an investigation, Nathan C Baker of Centerville was arrested for the following:90/24/F OUI Drugs90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle 89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/17/A Speeding at a Speed Greater than the Posted Speed LimitAPRIL 13Officers issued several parking citations at Sandwich High School following a report received the previous day. The report, submitted by a town official, included photographic evidence showing five vehicles parked illegally in accessible-designated and adjacent access spaces. An accessible parking space is a specifically designated, legally compliant parking spot designed for individuals with disabilities. After review, officers issued multiple tickets. PSA: The Sandwich Police Department will continue conducting regular audits of school and other parking lots to ensure compliance with parking regulations. If you don’t want a ticket, don’t park in spots designated as fire lanes, accessible parking spaces and the white-striped access aisles adjacent to said spaces. Officers responded to a local post office after employees called to report a disturbance with a customer. That individual left peacefully.APRIL 14Well, this one will make any restaurant owner grimace. A Hamburglaring Hyannis woman will be summonsed to court for four counts of 266/73 (Obtaining Goods by False Pretenses) after allegedly running a not-so-happy-meal scam on a local burger joint. According to the report, she would order food delivery to her workplace, then claim the transactions were fraudulent. The result was numerous free lunches while leaving the restaurant holding the bag and hundreds of dollars in losses. Talk about supersized audacity. A caller reported a man was in the trash at a local business sans pants. The pants thing was a misunderstanding.A Bourne woman was trespassed from a local supermarket after repeated incidents of shoplifting. The retailer did not wish to press charges. A Sandwich man is being summonsed to court for 265/13K Assault and Battery on a Person over 60 after shoving the other man during a parking disagreement at a local ice cream parlor. Officers assisted in locating a 2 year old who had gone missing while playing in the yard with his Mom. On arrival the child’s parents were frantically checking the neighborhood. Officers were going to deploy k-9 Oakley when one officer took notice of a detached garage with a regular door entrance. He opened it and the child was inside. When asked, if he was playing hide and seek, replied, “Ya”. Unfortunately, he did not inform Mom and Dad of the game and gave them quite a scare. APRIL 15A wellness check was conducted on a teenager after receiving a report they had made concerning statements. Officers met with the subject and parents and all was well.APRIL 16Our first sketchy white van call of the year. The reporting party stated a van driver was exchanging packages with someone in another vehicle. Officers made contact. The sus incident turned out to be two Amazon drivers divvying up deliveries. A call was received for an erratic driver. Officers located the vehicle and learned the operator was learning to drive or at least trying. Practice makes perfect. Hopefully.A call was received from a local ice cream parlor that a suspicious man was walking around overflow parking with a pile of blankets. When officers responded, that subject was on the lawn, now under the blankets apparently deciding it was nappy time after partaking in some Natty time as evidenced by the cans surrounding his makeshift bed. The subject was provided a ride and more comfortable accommodations at 255 Cotuit Road until a friend could pick him up. APRIL 17While on routine patrol, officers observed a vehicle being operated erratically. The officer followed the vehicle and observed it repeatedly crossing over the fog line and centerline, as well as accelerating well above the posted speed limit. Based on these observations, a motor vehicle stop was initiated. After an investigation, Courtney Anne Sylvester of Marstons Mills was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI- Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4/A Marked Lanes Violation90/17/A Speeding at a Rate of Speed Exceeding Posted Limit (50 in a 30 MPH Zone)Officers responded to an altercation at a coffee shop after a customer on a Dunkin run ran out of patience first. The reporting party became upset over how long her order was taking and confronted employees, which led to a verbal altercation. Video of the incident showed no physical contact, just some strong opinions and likely a need for caffeine. The woman then requested a refund and was advised the matter was civil.And the first springtime report of ATVS weaving in and out of traffic on the wrong side of the road. The vehicles were GOA. Another suspicious incident. A man walked up a driveway and disposed of trash in a trash barrel. Officers were unable to locate the man. ... See MoreSee Less

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