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 big shoutout to Heartland Bank & Trust for treating us to lunch from Tasty T’s! We really appreciate your generosity and support! Thank you!
🏈 SRO French and the rest of the Sandwich Police Department are ready for some playoff football!
Good luck tonight, Indians! Go get that win! 🧡🖤
Good luck tonight, Indians! Go get that win! 🧡🖤
🎃 Spooky Sandwich Street Closure Notice! 👻
In preparation for the Spooky Sandwich Halloween event on Saturday, October 24th, Railroad Street will be closed between Clark Street and Wells Street from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
City Lot #2 will also be closed beginning at midnight on October 24th until 2:00 PM. Any vehicles remaining in the lot are subject to being towed.
Please plan accordingly and use caution in the area. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we help make this a fun and safe event for our community!
In preparation for the Spooky Sandwich Halloween event on Saturday, October 24th, Railroad Street will be closed between Clark Street and Wells Street from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
City Lot #2 will also be closed beginning at midnight on October 24th until 2:00 PM. Any vehicles remaining in the lot are subject to being towed.
Please plan accordingly and use caution in the area. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we help make this a fun and safe event for our community!
This…. thing…. magically appeared in someone’s yard. It doesn’t necessarily tie their yard together, so there isn’t interest in keeping it.
If you are missing this… thing… and would like it back, please contact us at 815-786-8735 and we’ll see about reuniting you with “it”.
If it’s not yours, please don’t call. We’d hate to charge you with possession of stolen property. Thanks!
If you are missing this… thing… and would like it back, please contact us at 815-786-8735 and we’ll see about reuniting you with “it”.
If it’s not yours, please don’t call. We’d hate to charge you with possession of stolen property. Thanks!
The Sandwich Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at Walgreens on October 14.
A quick-thinking witness was able to capture a photo of the offending vehicle as it fled the scene, traveling on S. Main St.
If you have any information that could assist in identifying the vehicle or driver, please contact Officer Vaughn #21 at 815-786-8735.
A quick-thinking witness was able to capture a photo of the offending vehicle as it fled the scene, traveling on S. Main St.
If you have any information that could assist in identifying the vehicle or driver, please contact Officer Vaughn #21 at 815-786-8735.
We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Denise M., the winner of our “Guess How Many Candy Corns Are in the Jar” contest!
Please come on down to the Sandwich Police Department to claim your Halloween basket!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Halloween event.
Congratulations to Denise M., the winner of our “Guess How Many Candy Corns Are in the Jar” contest!
Please come on down to the Sandwich Police Department to claim your Halloween basket!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Halloween event.
Public Communications
- Offense Log (521)
- Press Releases (15)
- Public Meeting Notices (54)
- Public Outreach (1)
- Ryan SalazarOn 10/18/26 Officers were responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of W. Church St, Sandwich. While on scene it was determined that Ryan Salazar, 36 years old of Hinckley, Illinois, was the driver of the vehicle involved inContinue reading “Ryan Salazar”
- Rachel E. TownsendOn 10/16/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300-block of W. 5th St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was found that a Domestic Battery had occurred and Rachel E. Townsend, 21 years old of Sandwich, Illinois was placedContinue reading “Rachel E. Townsend”
- Kathie SgiersOn 10/13/26 Officers arrested Kathie Sgiers, 59 years old of Plainfield, Illinois, at the Sandwich Police Department stemming from an ongoing investigation. Sgiers was charged with (1) count of misdemeanor Battery and released with a Notice to Appear at aContinue reading “Kathie Sgiers”
- Amber M. FordOn 10/11/26 Officers responded to the area of E. Church St. and Indian Springs Dr, Sandwich for the report of a traffic crash. Upon further investigation it was suspected one of the drivers, Amber M. Ford, 33 years old ofContinue reading “Amber M. Ford”
- Darren P. WaiteOn 10/11/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W. 3rd St. and N. Joles St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined the driver, Darren P. Waite, 38 years old of Newark, Illinois, possessed a valid failureContinue reading “Darren P. Waite”
- Shelby L. ZimmermanOn 10/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the S. Wolfe St. and E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license. Shelby L. Zimmerman, 35Continue reading “Shelby L. Zimmerman”
- Ricardo AvilaOn 10/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0-99 block of S. Main St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Ricardo Avila, 23 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence. Avila was placedContinue reading “Ricardo Avila”
- 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.”