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Drive High, Get a DUIDriving under the influence of marijuana or any drug is dangerous and illegal. If you feel different, you drive different.It’s Not Just AlcoholOver 30% of drivers in fatal crashes test positive for drugs. Marijuana slows reaction time and affects coordination — even legal meds can impair driving.Stay SafePlan ahead: use a sober driver, ride-share, or public transit. Don’t let friends drive impaired. Know how your medications affect you.Protect your life. Protect others. Drive sober.Learn more: www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-high-dui ... See MoreSee Less

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JULY 27 A call was received from Oak Bluffs reporting a disturbance. As much as Officers would enjoy a spin on the carousel, dispatch transferred the call to the Vineyard. Another week and more canine chaos. This time an individual reported being yelled at by a neighbor who said their dogs were too close to the road. The reporting party advised their dogs are contained by an electric fence. When officers spoke to the alleged yeller, they said the interaction never occurred. All were advised to refrain from arguing with each other. A caller reported thirty minutes of loud music in the area of Turtle Cove Road. No music when officers arrived. That individual called back and officers again found the area to be quiet. They made contact with the reporting party and advised them units had checked the area to no avail. JULY 28 While on routine patrol, an officer discovered a vehicle parked askew on Service Road, blocking a portion of the travel lane. Officers approached and discovered the driver asleep with a Door Dash app open on their phone. After quite a bit of knocking, the driver roused. That motorist shared she had been Door Dashing and pulled over to sleep. After an investigation, Tiffany Travers of Westport was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor 90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle A call was received at 6:55 AM that a local gym was playing loud music prior to 7:00 AM thus in violation of the Town of Sandwich Noise By-Law. The front desk was advised. A call was received for a road rage incident. Officers investigated the alleged vehicle and checked security cameras in the area. They were unable to substantiate the claim. Landlord/Tenant dispute call # ??? The landlord reported tenants had moved security cameras and they were on route to move them back. Two units were dispatched to keep the peace. A call was received from Camp Hayward for a suspicious vehicle driving around camp cabins. The vehicle was gone when officers arrived but they were able to run the registration. Officers proceeded to the address and spoke to the driver. They had gone to camp to pick up their child and took a wrong turn. Nothing nefarious. JULY 29 A caller reported loud music from a vehicle on Tom’s Way. The DJ wannabe was waiting on his brother and advised to turn it down. A resident requested officer presence for suspicious property damage. Officers spoke to the reporting party and found that the damage was to a table and appeared to be heat related. That tracks seeing as it was as hotter than the hinges of Hades on the 28th and 29th. While on routine patrol, an officer initiated a traffic stop. A check of the driver’s license showed it was suspended. After a lengthy encounter with a lot of yelling and some flailing, Nicole Docekal was arrested for the following: 90/23/E Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License Subsequent Offense 268/32B Resisting Arrest A wellness check was initiated for an elderly man at the request of his sister. He was well and said he would contact his sibling. For our second Door Dash encounter of the week, officers were dispatched to a local packaged goods store for a customer who would not leave. This Dasher was trying to complete his dasherly deed but it was 17 minutes past closing time. He was informed he missed the last call for alcohol and that while he didn’t have to go home he could not stay there. He was also advised of other establishments where he could fulfill the order. JULY 30 Officers responded to a residence to assist with a leaking sink. SFD intervened and they were able to secure the water. The homeowner was going to contact a pro for a permanent fix. A caller reported seeing a five year old on an electric bicycle swerving in and out of traffic. Officers could not locate a tike on a bike electric or otherwise. While on patrol on Chase Road, an officer initiated a traffic stop for excessive speed. The driver immediately copped to that cop that she did not have a valid license. Angela Campuzano of Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/23/F Operating a Motor Vehicle with a License Suspended for OUI 90/17/E Speeding at a Rate Greater Than Reasonable JULY 31 Town Neck residents got a surprise visitor at 2:30 AM from a man who was looking for love in the wrong place. The reporting party called after hearing the knock and seeing man at their front door on their Ring Camera. Officers caught up with Casanova and to be fair, he was in the right place- at least according to the invitation he received on Facebook Messenger. Apparently a hot to trot gal had enticed him to our fair little hamlet with some racy photos and promise of a good time. When it was explained this wasn’t a targeted event and the second such scam of this nature in recent weeks, the reporting parties were satisfied. Repudiated Romeo, not so much. Officers were dispatched to a Sandwich business after an individual who had not been employed there for over a year reported for work. It quickly became evident the subject was struggling with cognitive issues. A family member was contacted and she was brought to emergency care. Follow along. A Sandwich man reported his trailer plate was missing but someone had left a Rhode Island plate in its stead. Ends up the crime happened in Barnstable so the caller was advised to report it to Barnstable PD. A landlord came back into the station this time to report credit card fraud perpetrated by a tenant. The reporting party presented the officer with a bank statement showing $139.89 in charges from Amazon Prime Video. The reporting party also advised that the TV was hers and she wanted it back. The tenant was contacted. She stated the apartment was advertised “as is” which included the television. She also denied purchasing movies. The landlord was once again advised that the situation was civil in nature. Multiple units were dispatched to Town Neck Beach for calls ranging from a large bonfire, a hundred juveniles and a fistfight. Officers spoke to a few kids who said there was no fight just, “play wrestling.” Once it was confirmed nobody had injuries the objective pivoted to, “catch all the kids before they disappear.” Spoiler: chaos ensued. Numerous large groups were sprinting around trying to evade police. Being outnumbered, some were successful. Those juveniles officers could catch were instructed to call an adult to pick them up. Then came the pièce de résistance: a highly intoxicated 16‑year‑old was found wandering around. Officers instructed him to call his parents. He opted to use the “phone a friend” option which was not on the table. He then insisted Officers prove he’d been drinking. After a few minutes of philosophical debate, he finally grasped that this wasn’t a negotiation and calling his dad was his only choice. Because junior was visiting from the North Shore, Dad couldn’t make it in a reasonable time, so the lad was escorted back to the station and monitored in a conference room until an adult friend of the family arrived. Meanwhile, Sandwich Fire extinguished the bonfire and the DPW was called in to clean up all the trash and debris littering the beach. AUGUST 1 While on routine a patrol an officer clocked a vehicle going 63 MPH in a 45 MPH zone on Route 130. When officers approached the vehicle they detected an odor of alcoholic beverage. After an investigation, Craig Crocker of Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor 90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle 90/17/A Speeding at a Rate of Speed Exceeding the Posted Limit It wouldn’t be a Friday night without a loud music complaint. This time the festivities were on Ploughed Neck. AUGUST 2 While on routine patrol on Route 130 and officers observed a vehicle cross the double yellows and fog line. They initiated a traffic stop. After an investigation, Gillian McManus Norton of Sandwich was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor 90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle 85/15/A Lights Violation 89/4A Marked Lanes Violation And officers were back to Ploughed Neck to investigate a report of people riding dirt bikes and screaming. There were unable to locate the bikes or screamers. A report came in from a resident on Deer Hollow Road for a sus car in their driveway. Officers were dispatched. It all ended up being a misunderstanding – a family friend got a new car. Officers responded to a call for a truck running over tombstones at the Grove Street Cemetery. They investigated and found no damage….ghost truck? A caller reported multiple cars parked on the side of the road on Boardwalk Road. Officers checked the area and found no hazards. Officers responded to Newtown road for loud music and yelling. The homeowner was advised of the complaint. A caller from Beachway West reported approximately 8 people were having a fire above the high tide line and playing loud music. Officers spoke to the group who agreed to turn the tunes down for the night. A homeowner on Quaker Meetinghouse reported his 7 year old neighbor was yelling in the yard. The resident was advised of the complaint. A Town Neck resident called to report the Pilot House was playing loud music. The jams had ended by the time officers arrived but manager was advised. 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Motorcycle Statistics:o In 2023, speeding was a factor in 36% of all fatal motorcycle crasheso Motorcycle riders 21 to 24 years old involved in fatal crashes had the highest speeding involvement at 51%Throttle with Care — Don’t Speed, Be AwareLearn More: www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycles ... See MoreSee Less

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JULY 20A caller reported a dog was in an unventilated vehicle. Officers responded. The windows were down thus offering ventilation. A call was received from Mashpee PD for a jet ski in the swim area at the Ryder Conservation Area. Mashpee Police called back to report the Mashpee Harbor Master had moved the craft along. A caller requested a well-being check for a man after seeing his property was falling into disrepair and mail was piling up. Officers made contact and he was okay.Another caller concerned about a dog in a car. Reporting parties said the windows were cracked but not enough. The vehicle was gone when officers arrived. An officer on routine patrol ran a plate on a vehicle on Cotuit Road. The registered owner came back as having a suspended license. The officer initiated a traffic stop and James Nee of Sandwich was arrested for 90/23/D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.A Marstons Mills man is being summonsed to court for 265/13A/B Assault and Battery. This arrest was the result of an escalating tenant/landlord dispute. JULY 21An individual came into the station to report issues with a tenant. They were once again advised that eviction is a civil process. A call was received from a local business for a young child in the parking lot assaulting parents and refusing to get into the car. When officers arrived the child was refusing to stay buckled in their car seat. Eventually they were able to be buckled in and the family went on their way. Another dog in a car with cracked windows. The caller said the dog seemed to be in distress. The owner was advised. A caller from Rte. 6A reported an unwelcome party was walking on his front lawn and driveway. Officers discovered there was a line painting crew in the area and surmised the trespasser to be one of the workers. A call was received for a large beach fire. The blaze was on a private beach. JULY 22A wellness check revealed elder issues at a local residence. That subject was brought to hospital. CRO Bondarek advised. Officers initiated a traffic stop. That driver had a warrant for their arrest. They were arrested without incident. Officers assisted a motorist who had run out of gas. They were provided a courtesy ride to and from a service station. Officers referred a resident to Officer Bondarek and Clinician Monks after they reported being following by an old acquaintance. During the course of the investigation officers learned the subject had received crisis intervention in the past for making similar reports. While on patrol an officer encountered a vehicle that was not maintaining lanes. After an investigation, Kathleen Shine O’Brien of Bourne was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor89/4A Marked Lanes Violation90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor VehicleJULY 23Officers responded to provide crisis intervention for an individual who had attempted self-harm. That subject was taken to the hospital. A caller reported their 8 year old was missing. They called back to report the child was sitting in the car. A resident and caretaker reported a neighbor had shouted at them over a property line issue. The reporting party just wanted the incident logged. JULY 24The landlord from previous calls came back into the station to report a check from a tenant had bounced. She did not want to pursue civil charges. The tenant stated the check was dated for a date later than the landlord tried to cash it which was the reason it could not be cashed. A caller from Dan’l Webster Inn reported a dog was in a vehicle with the windows down but not down far enough. Officers went to the scene. The dog was not in any distress. They did speak to the dog owner and advised them of the complaint. A teenager reported to police that she was offered $900 for foot pics. The "buyer" sent a check, then started pressuring her to send money back before it cleared. Thankfully, she was smart enough to wait for the check to clear because it ended up being more bogus than gnarly toe nails. When she refused to send the caller money, the scammer began sending threatening texts. Police traced the numbers both of which were cloned or fake. The investigation is ongoing but in instances like this, the bad guys have a leg up with all their technology.While attempting to arrest a subject on an outstanding warrant, officers were met with subterfuge by two individuals resistant to the idea of him being taken into custody. That subject was arrested and his partners in crime will be summonsed for 268/34 Disguise to Obstruct Justice.Officers were dispatched for a Deep Wood Drive for a loud party. All involved agreed to bring it in for the night. JULY 25Officers were dispatched for a wellness check on an elderly individual who had missed an appointment. When officers arrived they noted the mailbox was quite full but the subject’s car was in the driveway. After knocking and some additional observations, officers made entry into the home. The subject of the wellness check was located in the home, deceased. An elderly woman went missing from her home. Her family called back to report she was in the woods stuck in briars and poison ivy. She was able to be extricated. Sandwich Fire evaluated. Family was referred to CRO Bondarek. A Good Samaritan’s husband reported that his wife had driven an elderly woman home after finding her confused and wandering through their neighborhood yards. When officers visited the address where she’d been brought, they spoke with both the woman and her husband. The woman was then referred to CRO Bondarek.A traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker resulted in an arrest. Michael Haskell of Winthrop was arrested for the following:90/23 Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License90/20 No Inspection StickerJULY 26Officers responded to a report of contractors entering an adjacent property to relieve themselves. At the scene, officers spoke with both homeowners involved. The reporting homeowner intends to post “No Trespassing” signs. The neighboring homeowner was advised that if this behavior continues, the individuals responsible may face charges for trespassing.A North Shore Blvd. resident reported people were on their private beach. They wanted them removed. A neighbor spoke to the beachgoers who moved along to join the rest of the hoi polloi on the public beach. Ridge Club security requested SPD remove a door to door salesman. That individual was advised of procedure to acquire a permit for their activities. A caller reported a disturbance at a home “next door” on Factory Street. The 911 system showed that individual was in Plymouth. Plymouth PD was dispatched to that address. Calls were received for fireworks from a residence in Lakewood Hills and then Camp Lyndon. Officers could not locate the source. ... See MoreSee Less

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Last week the Sandwich Police Department responded to a Forestdale residence for a breaking and entering. Sandwich Police Detectives were able to establish probable cause to arrest Richard Findley of Marlborough, MA. An arrest warrant was issued and Findley was taken into custody with the assistance of Mashpee Police Department. Findley was transported to Barnstable District Court to be arraigned on charges of B&E Daytime for a Felony, Larceny from a Building, and Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,200. Thank you to all that assisted. ... See MoreSee Less

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JULY 13A caller reported a verbal altercation with a group of individuals walking their dogs. The calling party had informed them dogs were not allowed on the beach. Officers spoke to all involved parties. A Sagamore Beach man who had been trespassed from the Sandwich Marina for past incidents will be summonsed to court for trespassing.Kids on dirt bikes riding up and down Widow Combs without helmets. They were gone when officers arrived. A caller reported a Jeep was travelling up and down Pony Lane for 10 minutes. It was gone when officers arrived. North Shore Blvd fireworks complaint. There were no pyrotechnics when officers arrived but they did advise a group of adults on the beach of the complaint. JULY 14Officers were dispatched to Heritage Gardens for reports of a man photographing children in a school group. Officers learned the man was a credentialed private investigator who was working a case. Officers were sent to Deep Wood Drive for loud music. They did not find the music to be loud and advised the complainants of the town bylaws.Call for guy sleeping along the canal. He was catching some z’s killing time waiting for an Uber. Off to Kensington Drive, complaint about a speeding car that illegally passed on 7/13. No plate was taken and the reporting party was advised to call when an incident is happening. Not the next day. A report was received for a missing license plate from car. When it happened is a mystery. It had been parked for 3 weeks. North Shore Blvd. Fireworks complaint. Officers spoke to numerous families on the beach. JULY 15Officers were dispatched to a home for elder issues. The subject was brought to the hospital and Officer Bondarek was advised.A school administrator contacted Sandwich PD about a vehicle driving on the back lawn of a school. Officers spoke to the reporting party. There was no damage. Some extreme PDA was happening on the property of the Sandwich Town Hall. The reporting party tried to speak to the amorous couple but there was a language barrier. They did however understand when officers told them that they had to take the canoodling elsewhere, hopefully more private. Officers mediated a domestic situation.Another call for a juvenile on a dirt bike on Widow Combs. Again, unable to locate the rider. An employee at a local restaurant reported her purse was missing- possibly stolen. Problem is apparently everybody carries the ubiquitous, black Lululemon cross body bag. The reporting party called back a short time later and reported a co-worker had accidentally walked off with it. JULY 16Two calls were received for yelling and mayhem at a Fodale residence. Officers checked in and learned one member of the Louderson family was trying to get the attention of another. Officers responded to a group home for crisis intervention. A subject was brought to the hospital.A call was received for an erratic driver unable to maintain lanes or speed. Officers caught up with the driver who was looking for her eye doctor on Route 130. She was provided a police escort. Officers mediated a tense domestic situation.Fireworks reported on North Shore Blvd. Officers were unable to locate them or who might have been lighting them off. JULY 17Officers mediated a tense situation when an individual who had moved out of a residence came back to pick up belongings. JULY 18An individual came into the station to discuss ongoing tenant- landlord issues. The reporting party was referred to court. The ongoing tenant landlord issues continue. This time at the residence. A town employee was hit by a vehicle when he tried to speak to the driver about speeding through the Oak Crest Cove area. This occurred when during the busy hours of summer camp. The driver is described as a young man in his early 20’s in a dark SUV. IT is attempting to enhance video footage to get an ID on the driver. An individual reported packages she expected to be delivered did not arrive. A report was filed and she will be taking it up with the carrier. An individual came into the station to report that her neighbors were not adhering to a no trespass order. Officers spoke to those neighbors. ICE ICE BABY A caller from a local nursing facility called to report the ice maker was broken and there was no ice for patients on that floor. A staff member stated that ice was available from another wing.Turn down for what? The Town of Sandwich Noise By-Law. Partiers on Tupper Ave were advised to turn down the volume of their music. Officers were dispatched to Dogwood Drive for a dog that had been barking for extended period. Officers were unable to make contact with a human but the dog was running around the house and jumping at the windows. Concerned there was someone in need of assistance, the ACO secured the canine and officers searched the house. There was no one in the residence. JULY 19Officers were dispatched for a stuck vehicle. When they arrived they saw the driver had banged a uey into a bog. Officers ran the driver’s info and found she had just been stopped off Cape for speeding. The car was inoperable and needed to be towed. The driver was not impaired, just maybe needing some remedial lessons. Back to that scene of the barking dog. This time outside. Officers were dispatched to Stop and Shop. An individual saw two dogs they perceived to be in distress in a car. That subject opened door and rolled down windows. The owners were upset, because the car was running and AC was on for the animals. The woman was advised what she did could be considered B&E and in the future, rather than going into someone’s car, call the police. Officers were called to Knott Ave for a parking issue. There they found a vehicle completely blocking a private driveway. The homeowner had that out of state plated vehicle towed. Dispatched received a call at 9 PM for two naked juveniles jumping off the Scorton Creek Bridge. It should be noted it was 3 hours past high tide. Officers were unable to locate anyone clothed or otherwise. And the next loud music call was to Craft and Guild Road. The music lovers were advised of By-Law and to turn it down. While on a patrol a police sergeant noted a vehicle unable to maintain lanes. He initiated a traffic stop. The driver was having difficulty locating requested documents and eventually produced incorrect paperwork. The officer noted a strong odor of alcoholic beverage. After an investigation, Lori Martin of South Dennis was arrested for the following: 90/24/J OUI Liquor90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle89/4A Marked Lanes Violation ... See MoreSee Less

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