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09/01/2026

🎒🚸 Back to School in Sandwich: Let’s Slow Down & Drive Safe!

Sandwich Public Schools are back in session tomorrow (Wednesday, September 1), which means more students, families, pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, and traffic on our roads.

As we head into a new school year, we’re asking everyone to slow down, stay alert, and give yourself a little extra time when traveling through school zones and around town.

A few important reminders:
🚗 Slow down in school zones
🚶 Watch for pedestrians and bicyclists
🚌 Follow school bus laws and never pass a stopped bus with flashing red lights
🅿️ Avoid double parking and unsafe drop-offs
🛑 Follow crossing guards and school patrol directions
👀 Stay alert for children

Want to help spread the message? The Town’s back-to-school “Slow Down in Our Town” Sign Pilot is underway! Residents can come to the Town Manager's Office at the Municipal Office Building at 100 Rt 6A during regular business hours to pick up a free yard sign.

You can display the signs on private property through September 30, and additional guidelines can be found in the following handout: https://www.sandwichmass.org/DocumentCenter/View/11591/Slow-Down---In-Our-Town---Yard-Sign-Handout. Supplies are limited, so grab yours while they last!

Our streets. Our kids. Our responsibility. 💙

Let’s make getting to and from school safe for everyone — every trip, every child, every time.

08/29/2026

🚗 SLOW DOWN - IN OUR TOWN: YARD SIGN PILOT PROGRAM

As students, families, pedestrians and cyclists return to our roads for the new school year, we’re asking everyone to help us keep Sandwich streets safe. 💙

The Town of Sandwich is launching a residential sign pilot program as part of our Slow Down - In Our Town public safety initiative. A limited number of campaign signs will be available for residents to display on private property for 30 days.

📅 Display period: August 31–September 30, 2026
📍 Pick-up: Town Manager's Office, Sandwich Municipal Office Building, 100 Route 6A
🕣 Pick-up hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
🏡 One sign per residence/property, while supplies last

Signs must be placed on private property with the property owner's permission and may not be altered or placed on Town/public property, utility poles, sidewalks or within the public right-of-way.

At the end of the 30-day period, signs and metal stakes should be returned to the Sandwich Municipal Office Building so they can be reused for future public safety campaigns.

Please see the following handout for additional details on the program: https://www.sandwichmass.org/DocumentCenter/View/11591/Slow-Down---In-Our-Town---Yard-Sign-Handout

Slow down. Stay alert. Look out for one another. Together, we can help make Sandwich's roads safer for everyone. 💙

08/21/2026

🚗💨 SLOW DOWN - IN OUR TOWN. SPEEDING HAS CONSEQUENCES.

Speeding isn't just about getting a ticket. The faster you drive, the less time you have to react, the longer it takes to stop, and the more serious a crash can be.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,288 people were killed in speeding-related crashes in 2024. Speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities nationwide.

And here in Sandwich, speed enforcement has been increasing.

📈 Sandwich Police Department speeding stops:
• 2023: 1,167
• 2024: 1,845
• 2025: 2,495

Since receiving the Massachusetts Municipal Road Safety Grant in 2024, the Sandwich Police Department has conducted increased speed enforcement during peak summer months to educate drivers and enforce speed limits across town.

🚨 More enforcement doesn't mean we're looking to catch drivers — it means we're working to prevent crashes and keep everyone on our roads safer.

Whether you're driving through a neighborhood, heading to the beach, or traveling through town, give yourself more time and slow down.

Slow Down. In Our Town.

AUGUST 9Officers performed a wellness check on juveniles after a report the custodial parent might be out drinking. Offi...
08/21/2026

AUGUST 9

Officers performed a wellness check on juveniles after a report the custodial parent might be out drinking. Officers made contact with both the parent and children. All was well and the dad had been at his job that just happens to be in an establishment that services alcohol.

Officers were dispatched to the Boardwalk after receiving a call for an altercation between a bicyclist and the occupants of a vehicle. Officers located a car that fit the description and initiated a traffic stop. After an investigation, David Shah of Warwick RI was arrested for the following:
90/24/J OUI Liquor
90/24I Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle

AUGUST 10

Officers are investigating vandalism at the Sandwich Hollows Golf Course where an “artist” painted a member on the 9th hole green. And by member we are not talking about a person who pays dues to the club.

Officers initiated a wellness check on an individual at the request of a friend. That man was found to be intoxicated and was brought to the hospital for evaluation.

AUGUST 11

Several Busch Light cans wrapped in blue tape were found tucked into a homeowner’s bushes, along with notes warning them to stop tossing cans in the yard and claiming they’d been caught on camera. The homeowners said they don’t drink beer and have no idea who’s behind the Busch Bush operation. Police are still trying to figure out wassssupppp.

A motorist reported seeing kids on e-bikes, with no lights no helmets and it was after dark. Officers were unable to locate.

Loud music was reported coming from a home on 6A. The owners were advised and they turned it down. It was almost midnight

AUGUST 12

A caller reported kids on e-bikes cutting off vehicles in a grocery store parking lot. Officers spoke to the juvenile riders.

Officers initiated crisis intervention for a man at the request of family. That subject was located and taken to the hospital.

Officers responded to a residence after receiving a report that the home was in a state that was not safe or sanitary for the elderly resident. That individual refused any treatment but did state they needed some help. That subject was referred to Officer Bondarek.

Fed Ex Truck vs Port Cochere. Officers took a report and the homeowner will contact Fed Ex.

AUGUST 13

Officers investigated a report of an unattended child 6 or 7 years of age, at Scorton Creek Bridge. The child was with her Mom.

A very large check sent by a business to a vendor was intercepted and cashed by another party. The incident is under investigation.

Officers were called to a residence for crisis intervention. The individual had taken an over the counter supplement and was experiencing side effects. They were brought to the hospital.

AUGUST 14

A caller reported two people coming out of the restrooms at the pickle ball courts. Officers confirmed they were campers who were staying at the Oak Crest Cove field for the BMX competition.

Officers initiated a wellness check on an individual who had threated self-harm after being terminated from his job. That subject was taken to the hospital.

A visitor reported receiving disturbing texts from an unknown number that seemed to know her whereabouts. She blocked the number and, thankfully, received no further messages.

AUGUST 15

Officers responded to a report of an impaired person sleeping in their vehicle. They found a man who had driven up from Virginia and explained he was simply catching a cat nap.
A caller reported a dog locked in a vehicle in apparent distress. Officers found the vehicle and the dog was quite happy because the AC was cranking.

Officers initiated a wellness check on a man who was threatening self-harm. That subject was brought to the hospital.

A caller from Town Neck reported fireworks being set off in the area. Officers responded and searched around, but apparently missed the grand finale. No fireworks were located

Dogs barking. Owners agreed to take them in for the night.

A West Yarmouth man to be charged after fleeing from a traffic stop. Officers pursued but called it off due to the suspect’s speed.
90/25/D Failure to Stop for Police
265/15B/A Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Car)
268/32B Resisting Arrest
90/24/E Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
89/4A Marked Lanes Violation
89/9 Failure to Stop or Yield
90/17/A Speeding at a Rate Greater than Posted Speed Limit
279/5 Interfering with a Police Officer Under Common Law

40-Year-Old Sandwich Man Arrested on Child Po*******hy Charges On August 18, 2026, Sandwich Police Detectives, with assi...
08/20/2026

40-Year-Old Sandwich Man Arrested on Child Po*******hy Charges

On August 18, 2026, Sandwich Police Detectives, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Barnstable Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located in Sandwich, MA. As a result of the search warrant, 40-year-old Robert Sullivan of Sandwich was arrested on multiple Child Po*******hy charges. This search warrant and subsequent arrest was the result of a CyberTip received by the Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that was assigned to a task force officer from the Sandwich Police Department’s Detective Division. The CyberTip alleged that an online account, later identified to be Sullivan’s, possessed and disseminated child po*******hy.

Sullivan was arrested and then booked at the Sandwich Police Department on the following charges:
1) Possession of Child Po*******hy
2) Dissemination of Child Po*******hy

Sullivan was arraigned at Barnstable District Court on Wednesday August 19th, 2026, and ordered held on $25,000 cash bail. The investigation remains ongoing at this time. This case is being prosecuted by the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office.

08/14/2026

🚨 SLOW DOWN – IN OUR TOWN: DRIVE SOBER. DRIVE DRUG-FREE. 🚨

If you feel different, you drive different. As summer winds down, remember: impaired driving isn’t just about alcohol. Ma*****na, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and other substances can affect your reaction time, coordination and judgment. Driving impaired is dangerous — and illegal.

🚔 Here in Sandwich, the numbers hit close to home.

Last year, almost 46% of the Sandwich Police Department's Operating Under the Influence (OUI) arrests occurred between May and August.

If you're visiting Sandwich this summer, don’t come on vacation and leave on probation. And for year-round residents and visitors alike, remember: Drive High = Get a DUI.

🛑 If you’re using an impairing substance, don’t drive.
🚗 Plan ahead for a sober driver.
📱 Use a rideshare or taxi.
🤝 Don’t let a friend drive impaired.
💊 Know how your medications may affect your ability to drive.

Slow Down – In Our Town.

Protect your life. Protect others. Drive sober.

Sandwich Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Sunday evening. At approximately 8:50 PM, Sa...
08/10/2026

Sandwich Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Sunday evening.

At approximately 8:50 PM, Sandwich Police responded to the area of 87 Farmersville Road for a report of a head on two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Officers found a 2011 Toyota Prius with a sole male operator and 2017 Toyota Rav-4 with three occupants. Both vehicles had sustained significant damage.

The investigation revealed that the crash occurred while the Prius was traveling west on Farmersville Road and the Rav-4 was traveling east on Farmersville Road. The operator of the Prius was in critical condition and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital by the Sandwich Fire Department. He would later succumb to his injuries. The occupants of the Rav-4 were all transported to Cape Cod Hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Sandwich Police were assisted by members of the Barnstable Police Department, Barnstable Country Sheriff’s Department, and the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

JUNE 26And the parties continued into this week. Hosts were advised of noise bylaws and they agreed to shut it down for ...
08/07/2026

JUNE 26

And the parties continued into this week. Hosts were advised of noise bylaws and they agreed to shut it down for the night… actually the morning. It was 3 am.

Also this week, machines with a mind of their own. First, an Apple Watch refused to shut down and called 911. A short while later, a vehicle randomly decided it needed emergency services too. Thankfully, both owners stayed on the line to confirm there was no emergency. Do you think the robots are a little too concerned about us?

JULY 27

Officers assisted a man with his elderly father who was in need of crisis intervention. That man was brought to the hospital.

A call to a sandwich shop for the Sandwich Police might mean someone put ketchup on a hot dog... which, by the way, is a sandwich. (We'll save that debate for another day.) This call, however, was a bit more serious. Officers responded after an irate customer allegedly yelled obscenities at a clerk, filmed the employee, and refused to leave the business. Officers located the man, who explained he was upset because he couldn't get a free cup for water. The business owner had the customer formally trespassed from the property.

If your Amazon order was late, it was probably because the truck was stuck in the sand on Salt Marsh Road. A tow truck was called and the vehicle was removed.

A call for an erratic driver followed by another for a car parked in front of a village residence playing loud music ended up being one in the same. When officers pulled up to that vehicle, the driver stated she had a flat tire and was waiting on her boyfriend to change it. Officers asked the woman if she had hit anything because not only was the tire flat, the rim was snapped in half and there was extensive damage to the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
After an investigation, Kimberly Locicero of Woburn arrested for the following:
90/24/J OUI Liquor
90/11/A License Not in Possession

Another loud party call. On a Monday night. Who says Sandwich is boring?

JULY 29
What is it about dumpsters in Sandwich that make them such popular gathering spots? Officers received a call from a local bank regarding a man sitting behind their dumpster. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the individual, who explained he was waiting for a ride. Waiting for a ride is reasonable, waiting behind a bank dumpster is sus. The man was advised to choose a more visible and less “true crime documentary” location for future ride pickups.

JULY 30

Officers initiated crisis intervention for an individual who was making comments about self-harm. That subject was brought to the hospital.

July 31

Officers assisted a family with elder issues.

Officers were dispatched to investigate a strange car parked at the end of a resident’s driveway. The vehicle was occupied by a food delivery driver who was awaiting their next assignment.

AUGUST 1

Racing motorcycles reported. The bikes were gone by the time officers arrived.

07/31/2026

📵 Stay Focused. Stay Safe. Slow Down - In Our Town.

Distracted driving isn't just texting. It's checking notifications, changing the music, adjusting your GPS, eating, or anything else that takes your eyes, hands, or mind off the road.

A quick glance at your phone may seem harmless, but sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's the equivalent of driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

In 2024, distracted driving claimed 3,208 lives and left an estimated 315,167 people injured nationwide. Tragically, distraction-related crashes also claimed the lives of 639 pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonoccupants.

Here are a few simple ways to stay focused behind the wheel:
• 📱 Put your phone on Do Not Disturb or place it out of reach before you drive.
• 🗺️ Set your GPS and music before you leave.
• 🍔 Save meals and snacks for after your trip.
• 👥 Ask a passenger to handle calls or messages.
• 🚗 If you need to text or make a call, pull over somewhere safe first.

Every distraction can wait. Getting home safely can't.

Slow Down — In Our Town. Focus on the road. Protect yourself and everyone around you.

JULY 19 Lost diamond necklace, found cash. If you found one or lost the other, come see us. We like to return things to...
07/31/2026

JULY 19

Lost diamond necklace, found cash. If you found one or lost the other, come see us. We like to return things to their rightful owners.

A car door bumped the vehicle parked next to it, leaving a small chip in the paint. The owner of the damaged vehicle wanted to exchange information, but the other driver preferred to wait for police to document the damage before sharing any details.

While we appreciate the ambition, children directing traffic at an intersection isn't part of the town's transportation plan. Our wannabe detail cop was politely told to keep the badge in their imagination for now... but we’d love for him to apply for the job when he is of age.

A call was received for a woman banging on her husband’s girlfriend’s door. That woman was trespassed from the premises.

PSA: Cool nights mean windows are open. Plan your activities accordingly.

Loud music and fireworks complaints. All was quiet before officers arrived.

JULY 20

And another loud party. Revelers agreed to shut it down for the night without incident.

Jet skis on Peter’s Pond. Riders were informed that they were not allowed.

A caller requested officers speak to a homeowner whose landscaper was parking on the road every Monday, at the same time each week, causing a traffic problem. The truck was gone when officers arrived and based on the description of the situation, found no violations.

A caller reported a man in crisis. Officers arrived to find the crisis was culinary in nature: he'd spilled food in his vehicle and was passionately airing his displeasure to anyone within earshot.

Another fireworks complaint. The show was over by the time officers arrived.

JULY 21

A local resident was advised to file a report with Sandwich PD after they paid a home improvement contractor over $150K for work that was never started. That contractor had filed for bankruptcy and was advised they would need to take action in civil court.

Officers advised a woman who was looking to evict a tenant from her home.

JULY 22

Officers mediated a tense familial situation

Officers are investigating an allegation of a Breaking and Entering. The reporting party stated a former friend was the culprit.

Officers mediated a tense familial situation.

JULY 23

Officers assisted a caretaker with their charge after that subject had eloped to a neighbor’s yard and was refusing her requests to return home. That man was compliant with officers.

JULY 24

Officers advised a woman of her 209A rights after a verbal altercation with her boyfriend.

A 911 caller reported an unconscious man. Officers found a perfectly conscious man who said he'd just been sitting in the grass. Case closed. Everyone involved should probably touch some grass.

Officers spoke to two juveniles and their parents after a local store manager called to report they were harassing customers. The youths were informed they would be trespassed from the business if they engaged in such activity again.

A woman quit her job via text. Not a police matter. However, the company vehicle remained parked at her residence and was not returned to the owner which does warrant police involvement. Officers contacted her family, who said they'd make sure the vehicle was returned.

A 911 caller reported an altercation. Responding officers determined the incident was verbal only. Due to the male participant's level of intoxication, he was placed into protective custody for the evening to prevent the situation from escalating.

Yet another loud party. Revelers turned it down after officers arrived. Once the cruisers left, so did their short-term memory. Officers were dispatched to conduct a refresher course on the noise by-law.

JULY 25

Crisis intervention was initiated for a subject who had taken a heavy dose of an over the counter medication. That subject was brought to the hospital.

A caller from the railroad contacted SPD about juveniles placing rocks on the train tracks for approximately 100 yards. The children were gone when officers arrived and the stones had to be removed.

A caller reported a dump truck idling in front of his house and the driver refusing to move it. That driver was advised of the complaint.

Report of a speeding e-bike rider cutting in and out of traffic. It was long gone when officers arrived.

Officers initiated crisis intervention for a young adult who was engaging in self-harm. That subject was brought the hospital.

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