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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☀️Goodbye, Summer!
On August 20th, Day Shift A stopped by A&B Exteriors for their Goodbye Summer event!
Our officers had a great time visiting with everyone and enjoying the event with the community. Thank you to A&B Exteriors for having us out and including us in the fun!
We hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for fall! 🍂
On August 20th, Day Shift A stopped by A&B Exteriors for their Goodbye Summer event!
Our officers had a great time visiting with everyone and enjoying the event with the community. Thank you to A&B Exteriors for having us out and including us in the fun!
We hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for fall! 🍂
🎓🚔 Congratulations, Officer Vaughn!
Yesterday, Officer Vaughn officially graduated from the 16-week police academy, marking the completion of months of hard work, training, and dedication.
Today, she trades the academy classroom for the streets of Sandwich as she begins her first day on the road and officially starts her field training!
Please join us in congratulating Officer Vaughn on this accomplishment and welcoming her to the next chapter of her law enforcement career. We’re excited to have her serving the Sandwich community!
Yesterday, Officer Vaughn officially graduated from the 16-week police academy, marking the completion of months of hard work, training, and dedication.
Today, she trades the academy classroom for the streets of Sandwich as she begins her first day on the road and officially starts her field training!
Please join us in congratulating Officer Vaughn on this accomplishment and welcoming her to the next chapter of her law enforcement career. We’re excited to have her serving the Sandwich community!
Sergeant Meisner and Midnight Shift A recently completed their annual Walk and Talk in the Sandhurst Subdivision!
Our Walk and Talk events give us an opportunity to connect directly with our residents, hear about any concerns they may have, and learn what they think we’re doing well. Building strong relationships with the community we serve continues to be one of our priorities.
As always, the Sandwich Police Department is available 24/7 if you have any questions or concerns. We’re always here to listen and help.
Next up: Webb/Thomas Subdivision in September! We look forward to seeing you out in the neighborhood!
Our Walk and Talk events give us an opportunity to connect directly with our residents, hear about any concerns they may have, and learn what they think we’re doing well. Building strong relationships with the community we serve continues to be one of our priorities.
As always, the Sandwich Police Department is available 24/7 if you have any questions or concerns. We’re always here to listen and help.
Next up: Webb/Thomas Subdivision in September! We look forward to seeing you out in the neighborhood!
Loose dog located near the Woodlake Landing subdivision. The dog is currently being held at the Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
Our Explorer Post is still accepting applications! 🚔
Interested in joining? Email Officer Hegland and be sure to include a phone number so we can reach you!
Interested in joining? Email Officer Hegland and be sure to include a phone number so we can reach you!
📢 We’re Still Accepting Applications for Police Explorers!
We’ve had several people reach out recently who are interested in joining our Explorer Program, and we’re excited to see the interest!
We have run into one small issue: we’ve attempted to respond to a few inquiries, but the emails have been returned because the recipient’s mailbox is full.
If you’re reaching out about joining the program, please include a good phone number in your email. That way, if we’re unable to reach you by email, we can give you a call instead.
If you’ve already contacted us and haven’t received a response, please feel free to reach out again with your phone number included.
We’re still accepting applications and look forward to hearing from our future Explorers! 🚔
We’ve had several people reach out recently who are interested in joining our Explorer Program, and we’re excited to see the interest!
We have run into one small issue: we’ve attempted to respond to a few inquiries, but the emails have been returned because the recipient’s mailbox is full.
If you’re reaching out about joining the program, please include a good phone number in your email. That way, if we’re unable to reach you by email, we can give you a call instead.
If you’ve already contacted us and haven’t received a response, please feel free to reach out again with your phone number included.
We’re still accepting applications and look forward to hearing from our future Explorers! 🚔
Public Communications
- Offense Log (498)
- Press Releases (13)
- Public Meeting Notices (53)
- Public Outreach (1)
- Anastacio GonzalezOn 08/20/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Church St. / Duvick Ave, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Anastacio Gonzalez, 84 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Anastacio Gonzalez”
- Jesus Alberto Dominguez-EspirituOn 08/18/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griswold Springs Rd. / Sandy Bluff Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Jesus Alberto Dominguez-Espiritu, 33 years old of Chicago, Illinois, did not possessContinue reading “Jesus Alberto Dominguez-Espiritu”
- Daniel D. WilsonOn 08/16/26 Officers made contact with a subject known to have a valid DeKalb County Domestic Battery warrant in the 100-block of N. Castle St, Sandwich. Daniel D. Wilson, 22 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed under arrest andContinue reading “Daniel D. Wilson”
- Derek W. HallOn 08/14/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 100 block E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Derek W. Hall, 34 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, was under the influence. HallContinue reading “Derek W. Hall”
- Robert RemyOn 08/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Pearl St. and E. Railroad St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Robert Remy, 35 years old of Earlville, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Robert Remy”
- Jacob N. TocheckOn 08/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Market St, Somonauk. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Jacob N. Tocheck, 18 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, did not possess a valid driver’sContinue reading “Jacob N. Tocheck”
- Gina M. CraneOn 08/08/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of N. Latham St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had occurred between household members. Gina M. Crane, 54 years old of Sandwich, Illinois,Continue reading “Gina M. Crane”
- Anton F. CouncilOn 08/07/26 Officers made contact with a subject known to have a valid DeKalb County warrant for DUI and Domestic Battery in the 400-block of N. Eddy St, Sandwich. Anton F. Council, 46 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placedContinue reading “Anton F. Council”
- Angelica Alvarez-PenalozaOn 08/04/26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of E. 1st St, Sandwich. While on scene the offender was identified as Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois. Officers were aware Alvarez-Penaloza was wanted on anContinue reading “Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza”
- Angelica Alvarez-PenalozaOn 08/04/26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of E. 1st St, Sandwich. While on scene the offender was identified as Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois. Officers were aware Alvarez-Penaloza was wanted on anContinue reading “Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza”
- Police Commission Special Meeting 08/05/26
- Lesaiah JacksonOn 07/31/26 made contact with Lesaiah Jackson, 30 years old of Sandwich in the 1200- block of E. 6th St.. Upon further investigation it was determined Jackson possessed a Failure to Appear for Contempt of Court out of Cook County.Continue reading “Lesaiah Jackson”
- Ordean BurauOn 07/09/26 Officers responded to a report of a battery in the 700-block of S. Main St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation, Ordean Burau, 83 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was charged with one count of Battery and released with aContinue reading “Ordean Burau”
- Brittany PetermanOn 07/27/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300-block of Pearl St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had occurred between household members. Brittany Peterman, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed underContinue reading “Brittany Peterman”
- Rod WesselsOn 07/26/26 Officers responded to a driving complaint in the 1200-block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon arrival Officers discovered that a vehicle had hit multiple items in the 1100-block of E. Railroad St. The driver, Rod Wessels, 66 yearsContinue reading “Rod Wessels”