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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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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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6 days ago

🌹 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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1 week 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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2 weeks ago

As we all root on the Patriots in the Super Bowl this weekend we would like to remind everyone to do so safely and responsibly. Go Patriots! ... See MoreSee Less

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JANUARY 25 A wellness check was requested for an individual walking his bicycle on Route 130. The man showed no sign of impairment but did exhibit questionable fashion sense. He was wearing pumpkin pajama bottoms after Halloween which is probably more egregious than white after Labor Day. Car stuck in snow. Car stuck in snow. Car stuck in snow.Officers mediated a tense domestic situation.Car stuck in snow. Request for assistance with transportation for an essential employee who was stuck at work. Car stuck in snow.Car stuck in snow.MVA car into plow truck. Car stuck in snow.Car stuck in snow.So you know those advisories recommending people stay off the roads during weather events for their own safety and the sanity of plow drivers and first responders? Overnight SPD responded to ten weather related incidents, including cars unable to make it up hills, cars buried in snowbanks and one snowplow struck by a motorist. We’re not saying no one needed to be on the road but we are saying those advisories aren’t made lightly. JANUARY 26Officers advised a couple who received threatening messages from an ex. A Forestdale man is being summonsed to court for 265/13/A Assault and 275/2 Threat to Commit a Crime to Wit Assault after an ongoing neighborhood issue escalated to physical contact. That man is accused of trying to tackle a woman who was shoveling show in her driveway when they started jawing. His side of the story is he was “just trying to scare her” but did admit to telling her, “I’m not afraid to punch you in the face.” A caller requested police assistance for an intoxicated man walking on Route 6A. Officers spoke to the pedestrian who was walking to a friend’s home to assist with snow removal. The man admitted to enjoying a pre-shoveling brew but was not intoxicated. He was provided a courtesy ride to his destination. More cars stuck in snow and weather related MVAS.JANUARY 27Officers counseled two individuals who were dealing with substance and domestic issues. Carmegeddon continues. We stopped counting the number of cars into snow banks and each other. Suffice to say it was not a day to be on the roads. A savvy bank employee recognized something was amiss when an elderly couple came into the bank and requested several 5 figure withdrawals. The couple was on their cell phone throughout the transaction and had brought a shoe box for the cash. Officers spoke to the couple who were victims of a scam. They were instructed to block the phone number of the caller and put a freeze on their accounts. Officers were dispatched to a location for an individual who was making self-harm statements and threatening to jump out of the car they were riding in. Officers made contact and the individual was brought to the hospital for crisis intervention.A wellness check was initiated for an elderly couple who had not been in touch with family. Officers made contact and advised them to contact their daughter. Officers were dispatched to the area of Route 6A and Tupper Road for a vehicle stuck in a snowbank. The reporting party assisting the driver sand she smelled alcohol on the driver’s her breath. That was an accurate assessment. After an investigation, Belinda Petrie of Attleboro was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor VehicleOfficers were dispatched to a home for a reported domestic incident. Officers spoke to the family who reported no physical altercation. There had been raised voices of parents expressing concern for the well-being of their adult child. JANUARY 28A caller reported issues with a delivery Driver. The responding officer learned the homeowner was upset that they used her driveway to turn around. File under, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. A local woman reported getting a sweetheart deal to switch cable carriers. The caller promised complimentary premium channels among other things. The woman realized she had been scammed when she tried to call the company back and the phone was out of service. She was provided an identity theft packet and advised to monitor her accounts. JANUARY 30Creative snow sculpting was reported by a vigilant resident after an obscene edifice appeared in the neighborhood, allegedly traumatizing innocent young eyes. To escalate the chaos, a real estate open house was underway next door. Officers contacted the “gallery owner,” who clarified that the masterpiece was actually constructed by artistic juveniles. The installation had since been dismantled, melting back into the shame from which it came.A call was received requesting a wellness check on a woman who had been seated in her vehicle in a parking lot for approximately three hours. Officers made contact and confirmed she was not in distress. She was eating pizza. Chewing continued at a slow and deliberate pace. No intervention required. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Citizens Police Academy – Applications Now Open!The Sandwich Police Department is now accepting applications for our Citizens Police Academy. This 13-week program gives community members a firsthand look at the Sandwich Police Department's operations. Topics covered in class include Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Use of Force, Patrol Operations, and much more! This is an excellent opportunity to learn how the Sandwich Police Department works and to build stronger connections with the officers who serve our community.Classes are held at the Sandwich Police Department (255 Cotuit Road) every Thursday from 6:30–9:30 PM. To apply, stop by the Sandwich Police Department to pick up an application. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The application deadline is Thursday, February 26, 2026, and class will begin on Thursday, March 5, 2026.We look forward to welcoming you to the Citizens Police Academy and sharing this unique learning experience with our community!If you have any questions you may contact LT. Grigorenko or Officer Petersen at citizensacademy@sandwichmass.org ... See MoreSee Less

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