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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A cell phone was found at Henderson Park and turned in to the Sandwich Police Department.
To claim the phone, please come to the Police Department and be prepared to unlock it with the passcode to verify ownership.
Please share to help us find the owner!
A cell phone was found at Henderson Park and turned in to the Sandwich Police Department.
To claim the phone, please come to the Police Department and be prepared to unlock it with the passcode to verify ownership.
Please share to help us find the owner!
🚨 National Night Out Reminder! 🚨
Join us Tuesday, August 4th from 6–8 PM at Milestone Park for an evening of community, connection, and fun!
Bring the family out for a dunk tank, bounce house, balloon animals, face painting, live music, food trucks, a Police K9 demonstration, and more!
Come meet your local first responders and enjoy a great night with your community. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🚓🚒🐕
Join us Tuesday, August 4th from 6–8 PM at Milestone Park for an evening of community, connection, and fun!
Bring the family out for a dunk tank, bounce house, balloon animals, face painting, live music, food trucks, a Police K9 demonstration, and more!
Come meet your local first responders and enjoy a great night with your community. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🚓🚒🐕
A huge THANK YOU goes out to the incredible sponsors who stepped up to support the upcoming Sandwich Police Department’s 2026 National Night Out!
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and community spirit shown by:
Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Gypsy Enterprises
Gene Stephens of Open Door Rehabilitation Center
Sandwich Wrestling Club
Advanced Care Medical Management (ACMM)
On The Go Auto
Iron Will Coffee Co.
Tera Automotive
Because of your support, we’ll be able to provide fun, family-friendly activities including a dunk tank, bounce house, balloon animals, face painting, and much more!
National Night Out is all about bringing neighbors together, strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, and creating a fun, safe environment for families. Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of local businesses and community partners who believe in making Sandwich a great place to live.
From all of us at the Sandwich Police Department, thank you for investing in our community and helping make National Night Out 2026 a memorable event. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
Want to be part of National Night Out 2026? If you’re a local business, nonprofit, civic group, or organization, we’d love to have you join us! Set up a booth or tent, connect with members of the community, share information about your organization, promote your services, and enjoy an evening of community engagement.
For more information about participating, please contact Sergeant Dan Whitecotton at dwhitecotton@sandwich.il.us.
Together, we’re building a stronger, safer, and more connected Sandwich community.
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and community spirit shown by:
Heartland Bank and Trust Company
Gypsy Enterprises
Gene Stephens of Open Door Rehabilitation Center
Sandwich Wrestling Club
Advanced Care Medical Management (ACMM)
On The Go Auto
Iron Will Coffee Co.
Tera Automotive
Because of your support, we’ll be able to provide fun, family-friendly activities including a dunk tank, bounce house, balloon animals, face painting, and much more!
National Night Out is all about bringing neighbors together, strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, and creating a fun, safe environment for families. Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of local businesses and community partners who believe in making Sandwich a great place to live.
From all of us at the Sandwich Police Department, thank you for investing in our community and helping make National Night Out 2026 a memorable event. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
Want to be part of National Night Out 2026? If you’re a local business, nonprofit, civic group, or organization, we’d love to have you join us! Set up a booth or tent, connect with members of the community, share information about your organization, promote your services, and enjoy an evening of community engagement.
For more information about participating, please contact Sergeant Dan Whitecotton at dwhitecotton@sandwich.il.us.
Together, we’re building a stronger, safer, and more connected Sandwich community.
🚔 Congratulations to Our Sandwich Police Department Explorers! 👏
We’d like to congratulate our Explorers on their outstanding performance at their recent competition!
These young men and women continue to demonstrate an incredible level of dedication, professionalism, and a genuine desire to learn and serve their community. They represented our department with pride, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
The future of law enforcement is bright, and it’s exciting to see the next generation already displaying the character, work ethic, and commitment that make a difference.
Congratulations to all of our Explorers! Keep up the great work. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
We’d like to congratulate our Explorers on their outstanding performance at their recent competition!
These young men and women continue to demonstrate an incredible level of dedication, professionalism, and a genuine desire to learn and serve their community. They represented our department with pride, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
The future of law enforcement is bright, and it’s exciting to see the next generation already displaying the character, work ethic, and commitment that make a difference.
Congratulations to all of our Explorers! Keep up the great work. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
🚔 Speed Awareness Day – July 22, 2026 🚔
Today is Speed Awareness Day, and the Sandwich Police Department will be conducting additional traffic enforcement with a focus on speeding violations.
Speeding puts everyone at risk. Please slow down, stay alert, and obey posted speed limits. A few extra minutes isn’t worth risking a crash or a life.
Let’s all do our part to keep Sandwich roads safe for everyone.
Drive safely. Arrive safely. 🚓
Today is Speed Awareness Day, and the Sandwich Police Department will be conducting additional traffic enforcement with a focus on speeding violations.
Speeding puts everyone at risk. Please slow down, stay alert, and obey posted speed limits. A few extra minutes isn’t worth risking a crash or a life.
Let’s all do our part to keep Sandwich roads safe for everyone.
Drive safely. Arrive safely. 🚓
Congratulations to Sergeant Dan Whitecotton on earning the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award.
The Trilogy Award recognizes the successful completion of FBI-LEEDA’s three leadership programs: the Supervisor, Command, and Executive Leadership Institutes. This achievement reflects Sergeant Whitecotton’s commitment to professional development and continued leadership in law enforcement.
The Sandwich Police Department congratulates Sergeant Whitecotton on this outstanding accomplishment and thanks him for his continued service to our community.
The Trilogy Award recognizes the successful completion of FBI-LEEDA’s three leadership programs: the Supervisor, Command, and Executive Leadership Institutes. This achievement reflects Sergeant Whitecotton’s commitment to professional development and continued leadership in law enforcement.
The Sandwich Police Department congratulates Sergeant Whitecotton on this outstanding accomplishment and thanks him for his continued service to our community.
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- Gorcy Gomez-NevarezOn 07/22/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Hall St. and S. Wells St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Gorcy Gomez- Nevarez, 65 years old of Aurora, Illinois, did not possessContinue reading “Gorcy Gomez-Nevarez”
- Adam KapysOn 07/20/26 Officers made contact with Adam Kapys, 49 years old of Sandwich, Illinois in the 200 block of S. Main St. Officer were aware that Kapys had a Failure to Appear warrant out of Lee County related to PetitionContinue reading “Adam Kapys”
- Millicent G. RiceOn 07/20/26 Officers made contact with Millicent G. Rice, 52 years old of Sandwich, Illinois in the 200 block of S. Main St. While in contact with Rice she was placed under arrest as a result of investigation that beganContinue reading “Millicent G. Rice”
- Geovanni G. ChaconOn 07/19/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Church St. and S. Wells St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Geovanni G. Chacon, 21 years old of Montgomery, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Geovanni G. Chacon”
- Trenton J. DrwalOn 07/19/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Fairwind Blvd. and W. Center St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Trenton J. Drwal, 24 years old of Yorkville, Illinois, was under the influence.Continue reading “Trenton J. Drwal”
- Brandon D. ClineOn 07/19/26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 500- block of E. Railroad St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was learned that a battery had occurred during the disturbance. Brandon D. Cline, 41 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, wasContinue reading “Brandon D. Cline”
- Jared S. SawyerOn 07/18/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griswold Springs Rd. and E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Jared S. Sawyer, 37 years old of Yorkville, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Jared S. Sawyer”
- Julian GarciaOn 07/14/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Gletty Rd. and Wright Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Julian Garcia, 45 years old of Plano, Illinois, was under the influence. Garcia wasContinue reading “Julian Garcia”
- Jelani K. WhitfieldOn 07/12/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of S. Main St. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery took place between family members. Jelani K. Whitfield, 19 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, wasContinue reading “Jelani K. Whitfield”
- Yazmin GomezOn 07/02/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100-block of Duvick Ave, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Yazmin Gomez, 25 years old of Paw Paw, Illinois, possessed two (2) valid arrest warrants: 1) FailureContinue reading “Yazmin Gomez”
- James GurrolaOn 07/04/26 Officers responded to the area of the 600-block of Pleasant Ave, Sandwich, for a domestic disturbance. After further investigation it was determined that a battery had taken place involving household members. James Gurrola, 33 years old of Sandwich,Continue reading “James Gurrola”
- Gerald JohnsonOn 07/01/26 Officers were advised by DeKalb County Dispatch that Gerald Johnson, 43 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was calling 9-1-1 repeatedly for non-emergency related matters in the 700-block of E. Railroad St, Sandwich. Johnson was warned by Officers, yetContinue reading “Gerald Johnson”
- Male JuvenileOn 06/28/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wagner Rd. / E. Sandwich Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, a 17 year old male juvenile, did not possess a valid driver’s license.Continue reading “Male Juvenile”
- Brandon ClineOn 06/27/26 Officers responded to a subject acting disorderly in the area of Center St. and Main St, Sandwich. During the course of investigation Brandon Cline, 41 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, struck an Officer. Cline was placed under arrestContinue reading “Brandon Cline”
- Gina HernandezOn 06/22/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Church St. / Duvick Ave, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Gina Hernandez, 48 years old of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was under the influence. HernandezContinue reading “Gina Hernandez”