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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentWednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 12:22pm

🏆🏆 At our annual department meeting we honored some of the great work our people have accomplished in the past year. Help us congratulate the following members for their achievements! 🏆🏆

🎖 Outstanding Performance Award relating to the investigation and apprehension of the suspect in a Home Invasion
• Sgt. Whitecotton
• Sgt. Eisenberg
• Sgt. Meisner
• Det. Rominski
• Ofc. Hegland
• Ofc. Beatty

🎖 Outstanding Performance Award relating to the investigation of an Unlawful Possession of a Firearm offense
• Ofc. French

🎖 Outstanding Performance Award relating to the investigation of a Criminal Sexual Assault
• Ofc. Hegland

🎖 Outstanding Performance Award relating to the apprehension of a subject wanted on multiple warrants, including Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
• Sgt. Meisner
• Ofc. Dwyer
• Ofc. Lundsteen

🎖 Outstanding Traffic Enforcement Award
• Ofc. Beatty

🎖 Outstanding DUI Enforcement Award
• Ofc. Lundsteen

🎖 Field Training Officer Recognition for helping train and mentor multiple trainees in 2025
• Ofc. Favela

🎖 Employee of the Year for his excellent investigative efforts
• Det. Rominski

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentFriday, February 6th, 2026 at 3:02pm

Ofc. French makin’ friends.

Don’t be afraid to say “hi” when you catch us out and about.

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentMonday, February 2nd, 2026 at 8:00am

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentSunday, February 1st, 2026 at 8:00am

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentFriday, January 30th, 2026 at 8:00am

💥Did you submit your ENTRY LEVEL or LATERAL application? If not, you have 9 hours to get it done!💥

☑ Visit www.sandwichilpolice.com/recruitment to download the application packet!

☑ Application deadline: TODAY @ 5pm

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentThursday, January 29th, 2026 at 8:00am

💥33 hours, to be precise, until the ENTRY LEVEL and LATERAL application period closes!💥

☑ Visit www.sandwichilpolice.com/recruitment to download the application packet!

☑ Application deadline: Friday January 30th @ 5pm

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Public Communications

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• Press Releases (11)
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• Laura Steffens
  On 02/12/26 Detectives made contact with Laura Steffens at the Sandwich Police Department who wished to turn herself in on a warrant initially filed by SPD for Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person and felony Theft. Steffens was processed andContinue reading “Laura Steffens”
• Rebecca Uptegrove
  On 02/11/26 Officers made contact with Rebecca Uptegrove in the 1200 block of Lauren Dr, Sandwich. It was known to Officers that Uptegrove possessed multiple warrants related to the following offenses:1) Battery out of Kendall County. 2) Aggravated Fleeing andContinue reading “Rebecca Uptegrove”
• Frank Faybik Jr.
  On 02/11/26 Officers made contact with Frank Faybik Jr in the 1200 block of Lauren Dr, Sandwich. It was known to Officers that Faybik possessed multiple warrants related to the following offenses:1) Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding out of Kendall County.Continue reading “Frank Faybik Jr.”
• Michael Gooch
  On 02/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 7000 block of Burroughs Ave, Plano. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the driver, Michael Gooch, 32 years old of Aurora, Illinois, was in possession of a controlled substance. TheContinue reading “Michael Gooch”
• Delilah Kubisak
  On 02/09/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0-99 block of W. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was found that the driver, Delilah Kubisak, 32 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was found in possession of a controlledContinue reading “Delilah Kubisak”
• Yahir Ortiz-Aguilar
  On 02/08/26 Officers investigated a noise complaint in the 300 block of Wilshire Dr, Sandwich. During the course of investigation a subject identified as Yahir Ortiz-Aguilar, 21 years old of Plano, Illinois, was found passed out in a running vehicle.Continue reading “Yahir Ortiz-Aguilar”
• Police Commission Special Meeting 02/09/26
• Joseph E. Tholl
  On 02/03/25 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sandy Bluff Rd. and Lions Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was discovered the driver, Joseph E. Tholl, 39 years old of Sandwich, possessed two warrants. The first warrantContinue reading “Joseph E. Tholl”
• Cody Worth
  On 02/01/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of W. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Cody Worth, 28 years old of Somonauk. Illinois, was under the influence. Worth was placedContinue reading “Cody Worth”
• Rachel Golden
  On 02/01/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W. Church St. and Gletty Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Rachel Golden, 48 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence. GoldenContinue reading “Rachel Golden”
• Josef Bennett
  On 01/31/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 2800 block of N. 48th Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Josef Bennett, 38 years old of Sugar Grove, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Josef Bennett”
• David Jimenez-Rivas
  On 01/29/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griswold Springs Rd. and Sandy Bluff Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, David Jimenez-Rivas, 24 years old of Chicago, Illinois did not possess aContinue reading “David Jimenez-Rivas”
• Catarino Ayala-Flores
  On 01/22/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hall St and Terry St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Catarino Ayala-Flores, 45 years old of Sandwich, Illinois did not possess a valid driver’sContinue reading “Catarino Ayala-Flores”
• Madison Brown
  On 01/21/26 Officers responded to the 1200 block of N. Latham St, Sandwich, for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had occurred between family members. Madison Brown, 26 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, wasContinue reading “Madison Brown”
• Jacob Roop
  On 01/20/26 Officers made contact with Jacob Roop, 27 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, in the area of the 500 block of E. 6th St, Sandwich. It was known to Officers that Roop possessed a valid Failure to Appear warrantContinue reading “Jacob Roop”