Sandwich Police Department

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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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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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