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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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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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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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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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