Sandwich Police Department

The Sandwich Police Department will be undergoing an on-site assessment next week by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission as part of our continued commitment to excellence in law enforcement.This voluntary process ensures that our department meets and maintains the highest standards in policies, procedures, operations, and professionalism. Accreditation is a reflection of our dedication to accountability, transparency, and providing the best possible service to our community.The assessment team will review our practices, interview personnel, and evaluate our compliance with established standards. We are proud of the hard work our officers and staff put in every day, and we look forward to demonstrating that commitment throughout this process. ... See MoreSee Less

FEBRUARY 15Officers responded to an apartment complex to assist a woman who was outside in the cold, asking for help. She was located and brought into her residence. After some conversation it was determined that Officer Bondarek and Clinician Monks would follow up for services. A call was received for a tow truck blocking Pebble Path. Officers responded. There was in fact a tow truck doing tow truck stuff for a disabled vehicle that was in the road. The efforts were successful and all trucks were on their way. Patience people.Apparently some assertive people in RV’s are going around to gas stations asking for cash. The reporting party was advised to call PD in the instance of another incident. FEBRUARY 16A local man reported losing $46,000 in cryptocurrency to an online scammer. A rental property owner reported someone had advertised her home on Facebook for substantially less than her asking price. Buyer beware. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Officers mediated a tense family situation. FEBRUARY 17A caller frantically reported a possible break-in at his home only to call back minutes later to cancel. The “suspects” caught on the security camera were none other than his own family… in old footage of them leaving the house. A local woman lost $4,000 after being deceived by a scammer posing as a customer service representative. Believing the request was legitimate, she provided her banking information, which was then used to access her funds. Her financial institution is now working with her in an effort to recover the money.An avid gamer contacted police after receiving an unexpected package containing a brand-new cell phone and a romantic note. He told officers he believed the gift was sent by a fellow gamer he had recently blocked and was concerned about the unsolicited gesture.FEBRUARY 18A resident came into the station to report an unauthorized wire transfer from her bank account. It is not known how her account was compromised. She was provided an identity theft packet and advised to monitor her accounts. FEBRUARY 19A local man received a text alert that his credit card was living like a one man Wolf in Vegas- without him. He called the customer service number on the text and was advised that $12K+ had been charged to the card. The reporting party provided his card number and last 4 of his social to the rep. Once he got off the phone he realized he was being scammed and put a security hold on the card.FEBRUARY 20A local shop owner reported he was hit by the mirror of a passing vehicle. The driver of that automobile said the shop owner shoulder checked it, knocking the glass out, onto the ground. What they were able to agree on are long standing issues and verbal sparring but no threats were made during the encounter. Officers responded to a residence after a young person was dropped off at home in an intoxicated state. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the individual, who reported visiting multiple establishments throughout the evening. As a precaution, the person was transported to the hospital for evaluation. ... See MoreSee Less

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