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5 days ago

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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2 weeks ago

MARCH 15Officers mediated an issue between a group of youths and a citizen concerning respect for other’s property.Officers assisted with a child custody exchange.MARCH 16Officers were dispatched to a home for an ongoing situation. Officers reiterated to the reporting parties they could pursue a harassment prevention order. They declined and requested the involved party be spoken to. Officers attempted but were treated to the same vulgar, vitriolic dialogue the couple was experiencing. Clinician Monks and Officer Bondarek and attempted to intervene but they too were rebuffed. MARCH 17Dispatch received 3 calls for burglar alarms in a 20 minute span in different parts of town. Leprechauns? A sure sign of spring. Officers were dispatched to a home for a property line dispute. All parties were advised the issue was civil in nature.Officers were dispatched to a local supermarket for a report of a road rage incident where a driver allegedly brandished a firearm. Officers spoke to the reporting party who stated the involved party was brake checking her and waving a rainbow colored gun. Officers were able to locate the involved vehicle where they spotted a brightly colored but decidedly non-lethal lotion bottle on the passenger seat. That owner was located. They denied having a firearm and any involvement in a road rage incident. Security camera footage and the colorful lotion bottle supported that assertion. MARCH 18A caller reported construction trucks blocking a roadway. Responding officers found the road was passable. A Buzzards Bay man will receive a court summons after being pulled over for driving 52 in a 30 mph zone. During the stop officers found his vehicle was unregistered and uninsured, requiring it to be towed. Upset over the situation, the driver caused a disturbance at a local coffee shop/gas station, shouting vulgarities and making obscene gestures which drew a crowd. In addition to three motor vehicle citations, he will also be charged with disturbing the peace.Unwanted gift: a mystery car with no plates showed up in a woman’s driveway. She hadn’t ordered it. It turns out a tow company delivered it to the wrong address.A woman came to the station after purchasing a vehicle and discovering an Air Tag alert. Officers were unable to locate the device during an initial check and advised that it may be concealed beneath the seat or floorboard, requiring further inspection to access.MARCH 19Officers investigated a report of a man in dark clothes and bright vest coming in and out of the woods with a shovel. Despite the vest, he could not be located.Officers mediated a squabble between exes. Offices mediated a tense situation between two dog owners. After overcoming a language barrier, dispatch was able to send police to a home where a man was threatening self-harm. That subject was brought to the hospital.A local liquor store owner reported a man had paid for his order with a counterfeit $100 bill. This was the second incident and after reviewing security footage, officers were able to determine both were utilized by the same man. The incident is under investigation.Officers responded to a local restaurant for a report of a vehicle that had been moved and damaged. Upon arrival, they found a truck on an incline, wedged against a tree. Investigation determined the vehicle had likely not been placed in park, allowing gravity then inertia to do their thing.Officers were dispatched for a report of erratic drivers on bicycles in a liquor store parking lot. They spoke to the juveniles who were on their way out of the lot. Roughhousing after a night of carousing at a local bar landed one man in the hospital with a head laceration. All parties involved agreed that it was an accidental injury. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandwich Police Department

2 weeks ago

Today Officer Angeles and Officer Lumsden took the Oath of Office to be Sandwich Police Officers. They are recent graduates of the 79th Recruit Officer's Class held at MPTC Plymouth Police Academy and will begin their Field Training program next week. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

News Release:SANDWICH MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER OF HIS SISTERCape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Sandwich Police Chief Jason Keene announced that on March 24, 2026, 67-year-old Kenneth Beltrame, of Sandwich, has been charged with murder.On March 24, 2026, Sandwich Police Department received a call to to perform a well-being check on a woman located at a residence in the town of Sandwich. Upon arriving to the home, a male identified as Kenneth Beltrame was outside the home when police arrived. Mr. Beltrame disclosed to the police that his sister was inside the home and that she was deceased. Police discovered the body of Mr. Beltrame’s 61-year-old sister, Jennifer Beltrame. The victim had obvious signs of violent trauma to her body. Detectives with Sandwich Police Department along State Police Detectives Unit assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office began their investigation by conducting several interviews and executing a search warrant at the residence.Mr. Beltrame, upon being given his Miranda warnings, provided an interview with investigators that was electronically recorded.This matter continues to be investigated by the Sandwich Police Department and the State Police Detectives Unit assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Beltrame will be arraigned in the Barnstable District Court on March 25, 2026, on the charge of Murder. District Attorney Galibois and Chief Keene would like to extend their condolences for the loss of a loved one. DA Galibois and Chief Keene also recognize the thorough and collaborate effort by investigators that resulted in charges being brought swiftly. The Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office reiterates that all defendants are presumed innocent. ############ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sandwich Police Department

3 weeks ago

Congratulations to our newest police officers, Officer Matthew Angeles and Officer Lumsden and the members of the 79th ROC that graduated today in Plymouth.Please welcome Officer Angeles and Officer Lumsden to the Town of Sandwich Police Department. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

MARCH 8Officers are investigating a case of cash that went missing. The reporting party stated they made the discovery of the missing money after some contractors were at the home.A couple from the Cardinal Road area reported an unknown person dressed in all dark clothing walking around their property. Officers caught up with that individual who could not provide a logical explanation for why he was at that home. A search revealed that same individual was caught on a trail camera at another property on Service Road in September of 2025. MARCH 9A man who was unhappy with his daughter’s tax return preparation fee caused a scene at a local tax preparer’s office. The reporting party did not feel threatened, but chose to call PD because customers were becoming uncomfortable with the customer’s behavior. Officers mediated a confrontation that occurred after a road rage incident. All were advised to call PD in the future and not to confront other drivers. MARCH 10Officers assisted a family in mediating a custody issue. MARCH 11Officers responded to a report of identity theft involving two brothers.One brother allegedly decided to share more than just DNA, using the other’s name for ambulance transport, medical treatments, and three arrests. Officers are attempting to contact the appropriate jurisdiction to resolve the matter. We’d like to clarify that this is not what “keeping it in the family” means. This is identity theft. A man who had been spoken to earlier in the week was found trespassing at numerous residences. Officers spoke to him and advised homeowners did not want him on their properties. A woman from a downtown gift shop called asking for a ride from Sandwich PD. We politely explained we’re not Uber. She got upset, demanded to speak to the Chief… and promptly hung up.Officers mediated an issue between a teen and his Mom who had taken away his cell phone. The youngster agreed to give his Mom his phone which was actually, her property. A short while later they were dispatched back to the residence after a neighbor heard shouting. The teen had made the decision to take the phone back. He was advised if the behavior continued he could be criminally charged. MARCH 12A traffic stop resulted in an OUI arrest. Officers pulled over a Ram truck for an equipment infraction. When the driver rolled down their window the officer immediately detected the smell of alcoholic beverage. After an investigation, Henry Davila Vergara of Mashpee was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI LIQUOR90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle90/7/C Motor Vehicle Lights ViolationOfficers initiated juvenile crisis intervention for a child in distress. Officers tried to mediate a disagreement that had escalated to threats between two men. Because of a language barrier communication was difficult but the man being threatened was able to be counseled in obtaining a restraining order. MARCH 14Officers mediated a situation that had started with a falling out among friends and escalated to instigation and harassment. All parties were advised to cease communication. A caller from a local apartment complex reported a suspicious incident. Someone was knocking at her door and ringing her bell. She did not open the door to let them in. Responding officers learned the visitor was at the wrong unit. Gen Xer readers, enjoy the ear worm. ... See MoreSee Less

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