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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Suns out, guns out this week on American Chair Volleyball Gladiators 💪🔥
Gladiator Al “Ironclad” and Gladiator Linda “The Hammer” showed up BIG for Team Fox Valley and brought the heat. The competition was fierce, the muscles were flexed, and everyone came ready to battle.
At this point, we might need to start testing for PEDs… because this crew is getting extra yoked 👀
Only the strong survive on American Chair Volleyball Gladiators 🏐🔥
Gladiator Al “Ironclad” and Gladiator Linda “The Hammer” showed up BIG for Team Fox Valley and brought the heat. The competition was fierce, the muscles were flexed, and everyone came ready to battle.
At this point, we might need to start testing for PEDs… because this crew is getting extra yoked 👀
Only the strong survive on American Chair Volleyball Gladiators 🏐🔥
📞 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 📞
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the voices behind the badge, our public safety telecommunicators.
We appreciate all telecommunicators and the critical role they play in public safety, especially the telecommunicators at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office who provide dispatch services for our officers. Your professionalism, dedication, and ability to stay calm under pressure do not go unnoticed.
These dedicated professionals are the first point of contact in emergencies. They answer the calls no one else wants to make, gather critical information, and ensure that help is sent quickly and safely. Whether it is a routine call or a life threatening situation, they remain calm, focused, and ready to act.
While you may never see them on a call, their impact is felt in every response we make. They are truly the unseen heroes of public safety.
Please join us in thanking our telecommunicators for their hard work, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.
👏 Thank you for everything you do!
#NPSTW #PublicSafety #ThankYouDispatchers
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the voices behind the badge, our public safety telecommunicators.
We appreciate all telecommunicators and the critical role they play in public safety, especially the telecommunicators at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office who provide dispatch services for our officers. Your professionalism, dedication, and ability to stay calm under pressure do not go unnoticed.
These dedicated professionals are the first point of contact in emergencies. They answer the calls no one else wants to make, gather critical information, and ensure that help is sent quickly and safely. Whether it is a routine call or a life threatening situation, they remain calm, focused, and ready to act.
While you may never see them on a call, their impact is felt in every response we make. They are truly the unseen heroes of public safety.
Please join us in thanking our telecommunicators for their hard work, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.
👏 Thank you for everything you do!
#NPSTW #PublicSafety #ThankYouDispatchers
April is Autism Awareness Month—a time to recognize, support, and better understand individuals and families in our community affected by autism. As a police department, we are committed to fostering awareness, compassion, and safe interactions for everyone we serve. We encourage our community to take a moment to learn more about autism spectrum disorder and show kindness in everyday interactions. Together, we can build a more understanding community for all.
Helping forge the next generation in Law Enforcement!💪🦾
🚨 Electric Scooter Reminder
Great Scott, Sandwich… this is your reminder to be safe and follow the rules when you are riding your hoverboard or electric scooter.
While Marty McFly may have made it look easy, Illinois law is a little less futuristic. The Sandwich Police Department would like to remind residents of the laws regarding electric scooter use:
🛴 You must be at least 18 years old to operate an electric scooter on public roadways.
🛴 Electric scooters are only allowed on roadways with speed limits of 35 mph or less, unless otherwise restricted.
🛴 Sidewalk use may be restricted based on local ordinances.
🛴 Operators must follow all traffic laws and operate scooters safely.
We have recently received complaints of juveniles operating electric scooters throughout the community. For safety reasons and in accordance with state law, this is not permitted.
⚠️ Officers will be monitoring and addressing violations as needed.
Parents, now is a good time to have a quick conversation with your future time travelers about the rules. We want everyone getting to their destination safely without creating a disturbance in the space time continuum.
If you have any questions, please contact the Sandwich Police Department.
Great Scott, Sandwich… this is your reminder to be safe and follow the rules when you are riding your hoverboard or electric scooter.
While Marty McFly may have made it look easy, Illinois law is a little less futuristic. The Sandwich Police Department would like to remind residents of the laws regarding electric scooter use:
🛴 You must be at least 18 years old to operate an electric scooter on public roadways.
🛴 Electric scooters are only allowed on roadways with speed limits of 35 mph or less, unless otherwise restricted.
🛴 Sidewalk use may be restricted based on local ordinances.
🛴 Operators must follow all traffic laws and operate scooters safely.
We have recently received complaints of juveniles operating electric scooters throughout the community. For safety reasons and in accordance with state law, this is not permitted.
⚠️ Officers will be monitoring and addressing violations as needed.
Parents, now is a good time to have a quick conversation with your future time travelers about the rules. We want everyone getting to their destination safely without creating a disturbance in the space time continuum.
If you have any questions, please contact the Sandwich Police Department.
Officer Hegland and Sergeant Whitecotton stopped by the Fox Valley Community Services Community Care Fair. Sergeant Whitecotton spoke about the most common scams targeting the senior community, and they also handed out informational flyers.
Remember to slow down and never send money under pressure or give out personal information. Talk to someone you trust, or stop by the department and ask us for help!
Remember to slow down and never send money under pressure or give out personal information. Talk to someone you trust, or stop by the department and ask us for help!
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- Paul LeifheitOn 04/12/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W. Center St. and Fairwind Blvd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Paul Leifheit, 37 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence. LeifheitContinue reading “Paul Leifheit”
- Mark BrackettOn 04/11/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of S. County Line Rd. and N. 4750th Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Mark Brackett, 34 years old of Montgomery, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Mark Brackett”
- Austin PirofaloOn 04/07/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300-block of Wentworth Drive, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the driver, Austin Pirofalo, 30 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a valid driver’s license. Pirofalo wasContinue reading “Austin Pirofalo”
- Katie RybaOn 04/03/26 Officers investigated a Domestic Disturbance in the 500-blk of N. Castle St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had occurred between two people in a dating relationship, however the suspect had left the scene.Continue reading “Katie Ryba”
- Alexander KearnsOn 04/02/26 Officers made contact with Alexander Kearns, 27 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, in the 400-blk of E. Hall St, Sandwich. Kearns was placed under arrest and charged with felony False Personation of a Peace Officer, the result ofContinue reading “Alexander Kearns”
- Isaias ValadezOn 03/29/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Frazier Rd, and Sandy Bluff Rd, Plano. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Isaias Valadez, 22 years old of Bolingbrook, Illinois, was under the influence. ValadezContinue reading “Isaias Valadez”
- James R. Ramey Jr.On 03/28/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. 29th Rd. and N. 4750th Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, James R. Ramey Jr, 19 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was underContinue reading “James R. Ramey Jr.”
- Daniel D. WilsonOn 03/26/26 Officers made contact with Daniel D. Wilson, 21 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, in the 1200-block of E. 6th, Sandwich. It was known to Officers that Wilson possessed a valid warrant out of DeKalb County for Domestic Battery.Continue reading “Daniel D. Wilson”
- Ryan CampbellOn 03/25/26 Officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Route 34 and Drew Ave, Sandwich. The offending vehicle fled from Officers. Assistance was requested from the Plano Police Department and Kendall County Sheriff’s Office who located theContinue reading “Ryan Campbell”
- Zachary Lukowych / 17 YO JuvenileOn 03/20/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1100-block of Arnold St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was learned that two subjects had got into an argument resulting in a knife and firearm being brandished. Zachary Lukowych, 23Continue reading “Zachary Lukowych / 17 YO Juvenile”
- Maria Mendoza-VelazquezOn 03/19/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 100-block of Indian Springs Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Maria Mendoza-Velazquez, 44 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Maria Mendoza-Velazquez”
- Kurtis RyanOn 03/19/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griswold Springs Rd. and Duvick Ave, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Kurtis Ryan, 21 years old of Yorkville, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Kurtis Ryan”
- Timothy PannellOn 03/19/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Latham St. and Center St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the driver, Timothy Pannell, 38 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a valid driver’sContinue reading “Timothy Pannell”
- Anton CouncilOn 03/18/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of S. Dayton St. and Lions Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that Anton Council, 46 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a valid driver’s license.Continue reading “Anton Council”
- Benjamin LarsonOn 03/17/26 Officers made contact with Benjamin Larson, 39 years old of Yorkville, Illinois, in the 100-block of Duvick Ave, Sandwich. It was known to Officers that Larson possessed a valid warrant out of Peoria County for Violation of aContinue reading “Benjamin Larson”