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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Happy Father’s Day from the Sandwich Police Department.
Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, love, patience, and sacrifice. Fathers play a vital role in the lives of their children, teaching values, offering guidance, and helping shape the future one day at a time.
To all the dads in our community and beyond, thank you for everything you do for your families and for the example you set each day.
We wish you a safe, happy, and well deserved Father’s Day.
Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead with strength, love, patience, and sacrifice. Fathers play a vital role in the lives of their children, teaching values, offering guidance, and helping shape the future one day at a time.
To all the dads in our community and beyond, thank you for everything you do for your families and for the example you set each day.
We wish you a safe, happy, and well deserved Father’s Day.
🎉 National Night Out 2026 is coming back to Sandwich! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Milestone Park for an evening of community, fun, and connection with your local first responders.
Enjoy:
🎶 Live Band
🌮 Food Trucks
🎨 Face Painting
🎈 Balloon Animals
🏰 Bounce House
💦 Dunk Tank
…and much more!
The Sandwich Police Department is currently seeking sponsors for several family-friendly activities during this year’s event. If you are a local business or organization interested in sponsoring the Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, or Bounce House, we would love to hear from you.
To become a sponsor, please contact Sergeant Dan Whitecotton at:
dwhitecotton@sandwich.il.us
National Night Out is a great opportunity to come spend the evening hanging out with your local first responders while strengthening the partnerships that make our community a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
We look forward to seeing you on August 4th!
#NationalNightOut #NNO2026 #SandwichIL #CommunityStrong #SandwichPoliceDepartment
Join us on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Milestone Park for an evening of community, fun, and connection with your local first responders.
Enjoy:
🎶 Live Band
🌮 Food Trucks
🎨 Face Painting
🎈 Balloon Animals
🏰 Bounce House
💦 Dunk Tank
…and much more!
The Sandwich Police Department is currently seeking sponsors for several family-friendly activities during this year’s event. If you are a local business or organization interested in sponsoring the Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, or Bounce House, we would love to hear from you.
To become a sponsor, please contact Sergeant Dan Whitecotton at:
dwhitecotton@sandwich.il.us
National Night Out is a great opportunity to come spend the evening hanging out with your local first responders while strengthening the partnerships that make our community a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
We look forward to seeing you on August 4th!
#NationalNightOut #NNO2026 #SandwichIL #CommunityStrong #SandwichPoliceDepartment
Tomorrow is worth keeping an eye to the sky…
As Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week continues, the Sandwich Police Department would like to recognize two outstanding members of our Support Services Division.
Wendy Flowers, Support Services Supervisor, and Mary Bryant, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police, play vital roles in the daily operations of our department. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail help ensure our officers and staff have the support they need to serve our community effectively.
From managing critical administrative functions to assisting the public and supporting department operations behind the scenes, Wendy and Mary are an essential part of the Sandwich Police Department team.
Thank you both for your hard work, commitment, and service to our department and the citizens of Sandwich. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Wendy Flowers, Support Services Supervisor, and Mary Bryant, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police, play vital roles in the daily operations of our department. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail help ensure our officers and staff have the support they need to serve our community effectively.
From managing critical administrative functions to assisting the public and supporting department operations behind the scenes, Wendy and Mary are an essential part of the Sandwich Police Department team.
Thank you both for your hard work, commitment, and service to our department and the citizens of Sandwich. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Public Communications
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- 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”
- Tonya MartinOn 06/21/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Sandwich Rd. / Pratt Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Tonya Martin, 47 years old of Waterman, Illinois, was under the influence. MartinContinue reading “Tonya Martin”
- Sean StemmetOn 06/21/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wright Dr. / Wright Ct, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Sean Stemmet, 39 years old of Nashville, Tennessee, was under the influence. Stemmet wasContinue reading “Sean Stemmet”
- Wendy LeifheitOn 06/19/26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 1200-block of Lauren Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had taken place. Wendy Leifheit, 67 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed under arrest. Leifheit wasContinue reading “Wendy Leifheit”
- Alex Ixtecoc-SucupOn 06/18/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300-block of Wentworth Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was found that a battery had occurred between family members. Alex Ixtecoc-Sucup, 35 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed underContinue reading “Alex Ixtecoc-Sucup”
- Anton CouncilOn 06/15/26 Officers responded to the 400-block of N. Eddy St. in reference to a domestic disturbance. Prior to Officer’s arrival the suspect left the residence. On 06/17/26 Officers made contact with the suspect, Anton Council 46 years old ofContinue reading “Anton Council”
- Valerie SavageOn 06/13/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Elm St and E. Center St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Valerie Savage, 46 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Valerie Savage”
- Cody JonesOn 06/12/26, during the course of a criminal investigation in the 500-block of N. Castle St, it was found that the complainant was making false allegations. Cody Jones, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed under arrest for DisorderlyContinue reading “Cody Jones”
- Male JuvenileOn 06/10/26 Officers arrested a Male Juvenile, 17 years old of Ottawa, Illinois, after making contact with him in the 100-block of Duvick Ave. The Juvenile was arrested on a Grundy County warrant for Failure to Appear on a chargeContinue reading “Male Juvenile”
- Robert PlataOn 06/07/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of W. Church St. and Davis St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Robert Plata, 37 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Robert Plata”
- Brandon ClineOn 06/06/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of South County Line Rd. at Lorraine Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Brandon Cline, 41 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence.Continue reading “Brandon Cline”
- Ivan MunguiaOn 06/06/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Gletty Rd. and South County Line Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Ivan Munguia, 27 years old of Aurora, Illinois, did not possess aContinue reading “Ivan Munguia”
- Carlotta J. TurnerOn 06/01/26 Officers arrested Carlotta J. Turner, 56 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, after making contact with her in the 1300-block of N. Main St. Turner was arrested on a DeKalb County warrant for Failure to Appear on a chargeContinue reading “Carlotta J. Turner”
- Celia S. MurilloOn 05/30/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of US Rt. 34 and Chilton Way. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Celia S. Murillo, 32 years old of Sandwich, Illinois did not have a validContinue reading “Celia S. Murillo”
- Lisa J. RhoadsOn 05/24/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2700-block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Lisa J. Rhoads, 62 years old of Plano, Illinois, was under the influence. Rhoads was placedContinue reading “Lisa J. Rhoads”