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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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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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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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The bad news: due to a complication with technology...we failed to post our log on Friday. The good news: we are posting it today and returning to our regularly scheduled programming on Friday!JANUARY 18Officers were dispatched to a local business for an unresponsive female. Officers administered lifesaving measures. That subject was brought to the hospital by Sandwich Fire Department and later released. An individual arrived at the station requesting a civil standby to maintain the peace during a property exchange with their separated spouse.Officers are investigating the theft of a cell phone. The reporting party stated the device was taken while he was working at a blood drive. Unfortunately he was unable to recall his Find My iPhone login credentials to track the device’s location to assist with the investigation. Apparently, beauty can be an ugly business. A local businesswoman reported harassment after a fake review falsely claimed her services hospitalized a client. Google eventually removed the post. Investigators say it wasn’t random. The incident stemmed from bad blood between two competing aestheticians. Officers were dispatched to a home for an individual who was threatening self-harm. That subject was no longer on the premises but officers were able to locate him and render aid. Sandwich Fire transported to the hospital. A wellness check was initiated for an elderly man. Officers were able to make contact and confirm his wellbeing.Slip sliding away. Hazardous road conditions, blown transformers, tree limbs and wires down. Welcome to winter in New England. A resident reported that two unknown men began shoveling his walkway without introduction. By the time he opened the door to thank them, the men had disappeared, leaving behind an incomplete snow removal job. The resident described the situation as suspicious and asked for the incident to be logged.JANUARY 19A caller reported a man lying in his driveway calling for help. The caller then assisted the man into his home. Officers requested Fire Department evaluation, and the man was transported to the hospital. A caller reported hearing a “big bang.” Officers checked the area and found no evidence of universal expansion or any other identifiable cause.An officer on patrol informed dispatch of deteriorating road conditions. DPW was notified. JANUARY 20Crisis intervention was initiated for a subject contemplating self-harm. That individual acknowledged their distress and requested transportation to the hospital. An individual came into the station to report her small dog had been attacked by larger dogs while walking in her neighborhood. Officers made contact with the dog owner who stated the canines accidentally escaped via her garage. A caller reported a vehicle in the roadway and expressed concern it could become a hazard after sundown. Officers made contact with the vehicle owner, who advised they were temporarily parked in the roadway while clearing snow from their driveway in order to move the vehicle back in.JANUARY 21Officers are investigating a case of larceny that occurred at a local business and allegedly perpetrated by an employee. PSA: If you have a restraining order against someone, please don’t contact them. If they respond, it may be a restraining order violation. And yes, that include contact “just to clear things up.”JANUARY 22If you’re calling a friend for a ride after getting pulled over, maybe confirm they’re not committing the exact same violations. Officers stopped a vehicle with a suspended registration and no insurance, issued a summons, and towed it. The driver then called a friend for a ride. They arrived driving a vehicle with a suspended registration and no insurance. That vehicle was also towed. Birds of a feather don’t just flock together…they get towed together.Officers are investigating a report of larceny from the coffers of a local nonprofit. JANUARY 23A woman came into the station to report possible identity theft. She stated that someone had spoofed her Facebook account. She was advised to monitor her financial accounts and to notify her friends list about the breach.JANUARY 24Well, this was awkward. Falmouth PD requested a wellness check for a man after a caller reported they had not heard from him and were concerned. Officers went to the man’s Sandwich address and were met by his fiancé, who confirmed he was fine. Officers contacted Falmouth PD to obtain more information about the reporting party. It was learned the caller had not heard back from the man regarding work. Shortly afterward, the fiancé called our department, upset and claiming harassment by law enforcement. Just doing our jobs, ma’am. A wellness check was initiated for a man whose family had concerns for his wellbeing after an abrupt cessation of text communication. Officers spoke to the man who had fallen asleep. Haven’t we all? ... See MoreSee Less

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This morning, we recognized officers stepping into new assignments within the Sandwich Police Department. Congratulations to Detective Heather Huska, Detective Matthew Noonan, and School Resource Officer Daniel Halloran. We wish them continued success in their new roles! ... See MoreSee Less

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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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