Our 2026 goals include 1) building community relationships and partnerships, 2) traffic safety, 3) developing our staff, and 4) reducing overall crime
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🚶♂️🚔 On Wednesday, October 7th, Chief Senne and School Resource Officer French participated in Walk to School Day with students and staff from Prairie View Elementary School.
It was a great opportunity to spend time with students, promote the importance of pedestrian safety, and encourage healthy habits while enjoying a walk to school.
It was a great opportunity to spend time with students, promote the importance of pedestrian safety, and encourage healthy habits while enjoying a walk to school.
🎃🚔 Halloween is coming to the Sandwich Police Department.
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 Pm for an evening of Halloween fun at the police department.
We have several activities planned for the kids, including candy, a chance to test their skills against zombies on our virtual simulator, opportunities to take photos around the police department, and the chance to explore one of our squad cars.
Kids and their families will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Sandwich Police Department and our Police Explorers.
👻 We invite all the kids to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and show them off.
📍 Sandwich Police Department
1251 E. 6th Street, Sandwich, IL
We look forward to seeing all the creative costumes and celebrating Halloween with our community. 🎃
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 Pm for an evening of Halloween fun at the police department.
We have several activities planned for the kids, including candy, a chance to test their skills against zombies on our virtual simulator, opportunities to take photos around the police department, and the chance to explore one of our squad cars.
Kids and their families will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Sandwich Police Department and our Police Explorers.
👻 We invite all the kids to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and show them off.
📍 Sandwich Police Department
1251 E. 6th Street, Sandwich, IL
We look forward to seeing all the creative costumes and celebrating Halloween with our community. 🎃
🐾🐶 These two adorable dogs were found in the area of E. 5th Street in Sandwich.
We are hoping to reunite these two with their owners. Both dogs are currently being cared for at Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
If you recognize either of these dogs or know who they may belong to, please contact Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
Please help us spread the word so we can get these two back home safely. 🐾
We are hoping to reunite these two with their owners. Both dogs are currently being cared for at Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
If you recognize either of these dogs or know who they may belong to, please contact Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
Please help us spread the word so we can get these two back home safely. 🐾
☕🚔 Today, members of the Sandwich Police Department and Sandwich Police Explorers attended National Coffee with a Cop Day at Little Belles.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Little Belles for hosting this year's event and for their incredible generosity and hospitality. We truly appreciate their support and willingness to help create opportunities for our officers and Explorers to connect with the community.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Little Belles for hosting this year's event and for their incredible generosity and hospitality. We truly appreciate their support and willingness to help create opportunities for our officers and Explorers to connect with the community.
☕️☕️☕️☕️See ya in a couple hours! ☕️☕️☕️☕️
Just a reminder! See you tomorrow!
Public Communications
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- Israel Chico-JaraOn 10/06/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 500-block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. Chico-Jara was issued a citation forContinue reading “Israel Chico-Jara”
- Michael LippertOn 10/05/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. 2750th Rd. and Holiday Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Michael Lippert, 23 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Michael Lippert”
- Mario Sanchez-EspinozaOn 10/03/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 900-block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Mario Sanchez-Espinoza, 39 years old of Plano, Illinois, was under the influence. Sanchez-EspinozaContinue reading “Mario Sanchez-Espinoza”
- Police Commission Meeting 10/07/26
- 2025-26 STEP Grant Conclusion and Review
- Avante T. StarnesOn 09/29/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griswold Spring Rd. and Kees Ln, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined the driver, Avante T. Starnes, 26 years old of Chicago, Illinois, possessed a valid failure toContinue reading “Avante T. Starnes”
- Anton CouncilOn 09/27/26 Officers made contact with Anton Council, 47 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, in the 400-block of N. Eddy St, Sandwich. It was known to Officers that Council possessed a valid failure to appear warrant for Driving Under theContinue reading “Anton Council”
- Ramiro Llanos Jr.On 09/28/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. 29th Rd. and N. 4650th Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Ramiro Llanos Jr, 32 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Ramiro Llanos Jr.”
- Volodymyr ZosimenkoOn 09/23/26 Officers responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Fairwind Blvd. and W. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Volodymyr Zosimenko, 42 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Volodymyr Zosimenko”
- Geovanni ChaconOn 09/13/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1300-block of W. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was found that a Domestic Battery had occurred with enhanced circumstances. Chacon was placed under arrest and charged with twoContinue reading “Geovanni Chacon”
- Brandon ClineOn 09/12/26 Officers made contact with Brandon Cline, 41 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, in the 700-block of N. Latham St, Sandwich. Cline was placed under arrest and charged with two (2) counts of felony Aggravated Battery relating to anContinue reading “Brandon Cline”
- Aidan MitchellOn 09/12/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 100-block of Indian Springs Drive, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Aidan Mitchell, 19 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, was under the influence. MitchellContinue reading “Aidan Mitchell”
- Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Traffic Crash
- Alexis S. Ortiz-IsidroOn 09/11/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Alexis S. Ortiz-Isidro, 35 years old of Michigan, did not possess a valid driver’s license.Continue reading “Alexis S. Ortiz-Isidro”
- Marissa JamesOn 09/07/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Church St. / S. Latham St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Marissa James, 24 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess aContinue reading “Marissa James”