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MARCH 1Officers responded to a report of an impaired driver. When they arrived at the roundabout at the intersection of Cotuit, South Sandwich, and Harlow Road, they found a car stopped in the center of the rotary. Several passersby who had stopped to help positioned their vehicles to block the car from backing into the road and leaving. After an investigation, Kimberly Rendon of Forestdale was arrested for the following:90/24/J OUI LiquorA caller requested officers speak to a neighbor who had left a refrigerator outside with the door intact. The reporting party was concerned it was a hazard for small children.Crisis intervention was initiated for an individual engaging in self-harm. That person was taken to the hospital. MARCH 2Let’s talk about roadside parking. Yes, it’s allowed—unless there’s a NO PARKING sign telling you otherwise. What’s not allowed (and never has been) is parking in a way that blocks someone’s driveway.MARCH 3A caller reported that an impaired individual was parked in their driveway. When the caller attempted to speak with the driver, the person reportedly “laughed melodically” and drove off in their BMW. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.Later, while on routine patrol, an officer encountered a BMW being operated erratically and maneuvered to avoid detection. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the officer immediately detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. The driver appeared amused throughout the roadside encounter. For the record, the situation was not. After an investigation, Matthew Wallace Brilliant of Hyannis was arrested for the following:90/24/K OUI Liquor 2nd Offense90/17/A Speeding90/14B Failure to SignalWho let the dogs out? The dogs. A woman called to report a possible B&E after finding her pooch outside and the door open. After an investigation it became obvious that the clever canine had freed himself and took a little joy run.MARCH 4An officer was approached by a person requesting that a shrub near the roadway be cut back. A message was left for the DPW.MARCH 5A local man won’t be getting his caffeine fix anymore after absconding with cash from a tip jar at a local coffee shop. The business did not want to press charges but did trespass him. That man said he would voluntarily make restitution. ’Tis the season for potholes. One motorist discovered that the hard way when a puddle in the road was actually hiding a crater.Final score: Puddle 1, Driver -2 tires.MARCH 6Officers are investigating an escalating neighborhood brouhaha after a man reported his house had been egged. Officers responded to a bank for a report of a man who was extremely upset and emotional. He believed he needed to withdraw all of his money to pay the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office to avoid being incarcerated. The man was advised that the call was a scam and was encouraged not to answer calls from unknown numbers.MARCH 7Officers were dispatched to a report of an argument over a tree that had fallen from a neighboring property and was blocking a driveway. The reporting party had contacted the property owner and stated he was going to have the tree removed. The property owner told him not to cut anything and promptly hung up on him. The officer advised the man that the matter was a civil issue and recommended he contact the Tree Warden for further assistance.A local resident went to great lengths to request a wellness check at a home in her neighborhood. She reported that a car had been shoveled out, but there were no footprints in the snow suggesting no one had entered or left the house, which raised concern. Officers responded and made contact with the homeowner, who explained that they were working from home and had no need to leave the house- hence the lack of footprints. ... See MoreSee Less

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For Immediate Release:A Connecticut Man is under arrest after fleeing from Police in Sandwich.Shortly after 4 PM, a Sandwich Police Officer observed a vehicle, a white 2008 Honda Accord, travelling South on Route 130 make a left turn onto Cotuit Road. The vehicle was operating on the wrong side of the traffic island at the time. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle. The operator accelerated to speeds in excess of 60 MPH and passed multiple vehicles while traveling East on Cotuit Rd.For safety reasons, the vehicle pursuit was terminated. An immediate search of the surrounding area resulted in the location of the vehicle at the intersection of Southpoint Dr. and Farmersville Rd, where the vehicle had apparently crashed after fleeing police. Neither the sole occupant/driver of the vehicle nor any residents were injured as a result of this incident.The operator of the vehicle, William Gehring (46) of North Branford CT was arrested at the crash scene. Gehring is being charged with: • Improper Turn• Unlicensed Operation• Speeding• Marked Lanes Violation• Negligent Operation• Failure to Stop• Possession with intent to Distribute Class A (Fentanyl)• Possession with intent to Distribute Class B (Methamphetamine)• Possession with intent to Distribute Class B (Cocaine)• Armed Career CriminalGehring is being held without bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Monday. ... See MoreSee Less

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FEBRUARY 22A call was received from an Amazon driver that he was stuck in a driveway. He was eventually able to self-extricate. FEBRUARY 23Trees & wires down, sparking power lines, fires impassable roads and disabled vehicles on repeat. All day. If you lost a snow blower off the back of your truck this morning, SPD has it. Come and get it. FEBRUARY 24Stuck vehicles, people falling in the snow and wellness checks on repeat all day. FEBRUARY 25Officers initiated crisis intervention for an individual threatening self-harm. That subject was brought to the hospital. A call was received by 911. Some colorful words were heard in the background. Officers responded and learned it was a pocket dial. The caller had been plowing snow which was justification for the salty language. A resident reported that someone tried to scam her after engaging with them on Feet Finder. If you can’t trust someone on that platform, who can you trust?Speaking of which, this week we are offering PSA about the uptick we’ve seen in scams. Common schemes include online solicitation scams, phone calls from numbers that appear legit but are actually spoofed and requests for sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, banking details and passwords. Scammers may pose as a utility company, government agency or law enforcement to demand immediate payment, often instructing victims to purchase gift cards to pay an outstanding debt. Residents are also advised to use caution when locating phone numbers online. In some cases, scammers create fake listing and manipulate search results to direct unsuspecting users to a scam number. Legitimate businesses and agencies will NEVER request payment via gift cards or demand sensitive personal info over unsolicited texts, calls or emails. A call was received requesting police assistance with a DoorDash driver who was refusing to leave a residence. Officers learned his GPS had sent him to the wrong address, but the driver remained determined to complete the delivery. Apparently he was operating under the old Domino’s rule: 30 minutes or less… no matter how long it takes to find the right house. Gotta respect the commitment to delivery.FEBRUARY 26Add this one to the list of scams. A caller requested assistance with getting food and money to a mother and her children who resided in sandwich. That caller had been in contact with the woman through an online chat. An investigation proved the plea for help was bogus. FEBRUARY 27A village motorist called to report a homeowner throwing snow and ice into the road. Officers determined it was not impeding traffic and would melt by end of day. At the time, it did not pose a hazard. Well, that escalated quickly. Officers returned to the scene of the snow and that inconvenience had progressed to a full obstruction. The roadway was impassable. When advised the snow needed to be removed, the individual stated DPW should handle it. He was reminded that DPW had already done so, prior to the snow being placed back into the roadway. He further suggested that, as a “public servant,” the officer should take care of it. The discussion concluded with a Town By-Law citation for Obstructing a Public Way.Officers were dispatched to a home for crisis intervention. That subject was brought to the hospital. FEBRUARY 28Officers mediated a tense situation between a mother and her adult offspring who was angry that she would not share her vape.Wellness check initiated for an elderly neighbor who had not been shoveled or plowed out. Officers made contact, all was well. ... See MoreSee Less

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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

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