
Our 2026 goals include 1) building community relationships and partnerships, 2) traffic safety, 3) developing our staff, and 4) reducing overall crime



We are proud to present our 2025 year end report:
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🚔☕ Join us this Wednesday, June 3rd, for a great meal and a great cause!
The Sandwich Police Explorer Post 1251 is excited to partner with Star 34 Cafè for a special fundraiser benefiting our Explorer program.
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
📍 Star 34 Café – Sandwich, IL
⏰ Explorers will be serving and interacting with guests from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
💙 10% of all sales throughout the day will be donated directly to the Sandwich Police Explorers.
Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or just a cup of coffee, meet our Explorers, and help support the future of our program and the opportunities it provides to local youth.
We hope to see you there! 🚓☕
The Sandwich Police Explorer Post 1251 is excited to partner with Star 34 Cafè for a special fundraiser benefiting our Explorer program.
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
📍 Star 34 Café – Sandwich, IL
⏰ Explorers will be serving and interacting with guests from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
💙 10% of all sales throughout the day will be donated directly to the Sandwich Police Explorers.
Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or just a cup of coffee, meet our Explorers, and help support the future of our program and the opportunities it provides to local youth.
We hope to see you there! 🚓☕

Public Communications
- Offense Log (461)
- Press Releases (13)
- Public Meeting Notices (52)
- Public Outreach (1)
- Robert PlataOn 06/07/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W. Church St. and Davis St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Robert Plata, 37 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Robert Plata”
- Brandon ClineOn 06/06/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of South County Line Rd. at Lorraine Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Brandon Cline, 41 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence.Continue reading “Brandon Cline”
- Ivan MunguiaOn 06/06/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Gletty Rd. and South County Line Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Ivan Munguia, 27 years old of Aurora, Illinois, did not possess aContinue reading “Ivan Munguia”
- Carlotta J. TurnerOn 06/01/26 Officers arrested Carlotta J. Turner, 56 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, after making contact with her in the 1300-block of N. Main St. Turner was arrested on a DeKalb County warrant for Failure to Appear on a chargeContinue reading “Carlotta J. Turner”
- Celia S. MurilloOn 05/30/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of US Rt. 34 and Chilton Way. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Celia S. Murillo, 32 years old of Sandwich, Illinois did not have a validContinue reading “Celia S. Murillo”
- Lisa J. RhoadsOn 05/24/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2700-block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Lisa J. Rhoads, 62 years old of Plano, Illinois, was under the influence. Rhoads was placedContinue reading “Lisa J. Rhoads”
- Pedro BarreraOn 05/23/26 Officers responded to the 400-block of E. 4th St for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation it was found that the defendant, Pedro Barrera, 24 years old of Leland, Illinois, unlawfully entered a residence and committed a battery.Continue reading “Pedro Barrera”
- Ryan CochranOn 05/23/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Terry St. and Wentworth Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Ryan Cochran, 25 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence. Cochran wasContinue reading “Ryan Cochran”
- Jason BelicicOn 05/23/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lions Rd. and Wells St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Jason Belicic, 50 years old of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, did not have a valid driver’sContinue reading “Jason Belicic”
- Mykle M. McBethOn 05/20/26 Officers reponded to a traffic crash in area of E. Church St. and Colfax St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that one the drivers, Mykle M. McBeth, 30 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Mykle M. McBeth”
- Chad M. GrayOn 05/20/26 Officers responded to the 1300-block of N. Main St, Sandwich, Illinois for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon further investigation Chad M. Gray, 52 years old of East Peoria, Illinois, was placed under arrest for Public Indecency.Continue reading “Chad M. Gray”
- Marlon SolaresOn 05/19/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 100-block of N. Main St, Sandwich, Illinois. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Marlon Solares, 42 years old of Chicago, Illinois, did not possess aContinue reading “Marlon Solares”
- Caleb M. JonesOn 05/16/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of S. County Line Rd. and Gletty Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Caleb M. Jones, 19 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Caleb M. Jones”
- Blake HaefnerOn 05/13/26 Officers arrested Blake Haefner, 18 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, after making contact with him in the 300-block of E. Crofoot St. Haefner was arrested on an original DeKalb County warrant for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.Continue reading “Blake Haefner”
- Police Commission Special Meeting 05/21/26




