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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentMonday, October 26th, 2026 at 11:38am

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentMonday, October 26th, 2026 at 9:24am

🎃🚔 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Halloween event at the Sandwich Police Department.

We had a great time welcoming families to the department, seeing all the creative costumes, and watching the kids enjoy the candy, virtual zombie simulator, and squad car.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our officers and Police Explorers to spend time with members of our community and share in the Halloween fun.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by and help make this event a success. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentSaturday, October 24th, 2026 at 1:54pm

We stopped by the Spooky Sandwich Halloween event downtown today! We had staff handing out candy while we checked out all the awesome costumes. It was a great event, especially for the kids! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen! 🎃👻

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentFriday, October 23rd, 2026 at 11:55am

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!

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentFriday, October 23rd, 2026 at 8:18am

🏈 SRO French and the rest of the Sandwich Police Department are ready for some playoff football!

Good luck tonight, Indians! Go get that win! 🧡🖤

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City of Sandwich, Illinois Police DepartmentTuesday, October 20th, 2026 at 3:58pm

🎃 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!

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Public Communications

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• Press Releases (15)
• Public Meeting Notices (54)
• Public Outreach (1)

• Maya A. Shafer
  On 10/27/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of N. 2750th Rd. and Holiday Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Maya A. Shafer, 28 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence.Continue reading “Maya A. Shafer”
• Deanna Brooks
  On 10/25/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lafayette St. and Arnold St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Deanna Brooks, 59 years old of Sheridan, Illinois, was under the influence. Brooks wasContinue reading “Deanna Brooks”
• Garrett Svatek
  On 10/25/26 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, Garrett Svatek, 22 years old of Sheridan, Illinois, was under the influence. SvatekContinue reading “Garrett Svatek”
• Vincent Koenig
  On 10/24/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Pearl St. and College St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Vincent Koenig, 36 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence. Koenig wasContinue reading “Vincent Koenig”
• Ryan Salazar
  On 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. Townsend
  On 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 Sgiers
  On 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. Ford
  On 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. Waite
  On 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. Zimmerman
  On 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 Avila
  On 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-Jara
  On 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 Lippert
  On 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-Espinoza
  On 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