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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Loose dog located near the Woodlake Landing subdivision. The dog is currently being held at the Sandwich Veterinary Hospital.
Our Explorer Post is still accepting applications! 🚔
Interested in joining? Email Officer Hegland and be sure to include a phone number so we can reach you!
Interested in joining? Email Officer Hegland and be sure to include a phone number so we can reach you!
📢 We’re Still Accepting Applications for Police Explorers!
We’ve had several people reach out recently who are interested in joining our Explorer Program, and we’re excited to see the interest!
We have run into one small issue: we’ve attempted to respond to a few inquiries, but the emails have been returned because the recipient’s mailbox is full.
If you’re reaching out about joining the program, please include a good phone number in your email. That way, if we’re unable to reach you by email, we can give you a call instead.
If you’ve already contacted us and haven’t received a response, please feel free to reach out again with your phone number included.
We’re still accepting applications and look forward to hearing from our future Explorers! 🚔
We’ve had several people reach out recently who are interested in joining our Explorer Program, and we’re excited to see the interest!
We have run into one small issue: we’ve attempted to respond to a few inquiries, but the emails have been returned because the recipient’s mailbox is full.
If you’re reaching out about joining the program, please include a good phone number in your email. That way, if we’re unable to reach you by email, we can give you a call instead.
If you’ve already contacted us and haven’t received a response, please feel free to reach out again with your phone number included.
We’re still accepting applications and look forward to hearing from our future Explorers! 🚔
We stopped by Fox Valley Community Services for some Chair Volleyball! As always, the competition was fierce, but the laughs were even better. We always enjoy spending time with our friends at FVCS! 🏐
📚✏️ First Day of School! ✏️📚
Our officers were out at each of our schools today welcoming students back for the first day of school and passing out pencils to help get the year started!
School Resource Officer French is excited to begin his first school year as our SRO and is looking forward to getting to know our students, staff, and families.
We wish everyone a safe, successful, and fun school year! 🚔🎒
Our officers were out at each of our schools today welcoming students back for the first day of school and passing out pencils to help get the year started!
School Resource Officer French is excited to begin his first school year as our SRO and is looking forward to getting to know our students, staff, and families.
We wish everyone a safe, successful, and fun school year! 🚔🎒
🚔 The Sandwich Police Explorer Post 1251 is recruiting!
Interested in law enforcement, hands-on training, and becoming part of a great team? This could be your opportunity!
Take the first step and see what the Sandwich Police Explorer Program has to offer! ⭐
Interested in law enforcement, hands-on training, and becoming part of a great team? This could be your opportunity!
Take the first step and see what the Sandwich Police Explorer Program has to offer! ⭐
🚔 READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP? 🚔
The Sandwich Police Explorer Post 1251 is looking for motivated young people interested in law enforcement, public safety, leadership, and serving their community!
Explorers receive hands-on training in:
🔹 Traffic Stops & Felony Stops
🔹 Building Searches & Room Clearing
🔹 Handcuffing & Arrest Techniques
🔹 Criminal Investigations
🔹 DUI / SFST Training
🔹 Radio Communications
🔹 Officer Rescue & Tactical Scenarios
🔹 Ride-Alongs with Sandwich Police Officers
🔹 Community Events & Physical Training
🔹 State & National Competitions
🚔 Train. Lead. Serve.
⭐ Build Your Future. Start Today.
⭐ The Next Generation Starts Here.
Interested in joining or learning more?
📧 Contact Officer Hegland at [ehegland@sandwich.il.us]
The Sandwich Police Explorer Post 1251 is looking for motivated young people interested in law enforcement, public safety, leadership, and serving their community!
Explorers receive hands-on training in:
🔹 Traffic Stops & Felony Stops
🔹 Building Searches & Room Clearing
🔹 Handcuffing & Arrest Techniques
🔹 Criminal Investigations
🔹 DUI / SFST Training
🔹 Radio Communications
🔹 Officer Rescue & Tactical Scenarios
🔹 Ride-Alongs with Sandwich Police Officers
🔹 Community Events & Physical Training
🔹 State & National Competitions
🚔 Train. Lead. Serve.
⭐ Build Your Future. Start Today.
⭐ The Next Generation Starts Here.
Interested in joining or learning more?
📧 Contact Officer Hegland at [ehegland@sandwich.il.us]
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- Jesus Alberto Dominguez-EspirituOn 08/18/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griswold Springs Rd. / Sandy Bluff Rd, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Jesus Alberto Dominguez-Espiritu, 33 years old of Chicago, Illinois, did not possessContinue reading “Jesus Alberto Dominguez-Espiritu”
- Daniel D. WilsonOn 08/16/26 Officers made contact with a subject known to have a valid DeKalb County Domestic Battery warrant in the 100-block of N. Castle St, Sandwich. Daniel D. Wilson, 22 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed under arrest andContinue reading “Daniel D. Wilson”
- Derek W. HallOn 08/14/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 100 block E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Derek W. Hall, 34 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, was under the influence. HallContinue reading “Derek W. Hall”
- Robert RemyOn 08/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Pearl St. and E. Railroad St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Robert Remy, 35 years old of Earlville, Illinois, did not possess a validContinue reading “Robert Remy”
- Jacob N. TocheckOn 08/10/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Market St, Somonauk. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Jacob N. Tocheck, 18 years old of Somonauk, Illinois, did not possess a valid driver’sContinue reading “Jacob N. Tocheck”
- Gina M. CraneOn 08/08/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of N. Latham St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had occurred between household members. Gina M. Crane, 54 years old of Sandwich, Illinois,Continue reading “Gina M. Crane”
- Anton F. CouncilOn 08/07/26 Officers made contact with a subject known to have a valid DeKalb County warrant for DUI and Domestic Battery in the 400-block of N. Eddy St, Sandwich. Anton F. Council, 46 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placedContinue reading “Anton F. Council”
- Angelica Alvarez-PenalozaOn 08/04/26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of E. 1st St, Sandwich. While on scene the offender was identified as Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois. Officers were aware Alvarez-Penaloza was wanted on anContinue reading “Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza”
- Angelica Alvarez-PenalozaOn 08/04/26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of E. 1st St, Sandwich. While on scene the offender was identified as Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois. Officers were aware Alvarez-Penaloza was wanted on anContinue reading “Angelica Alvarez-Penaloza”
- Police Commission Special Meeting 08/05/26
- Lesaiah JacksonOn 07/31/26 made contact with Lesaiah Jackson, 30 years old of Sandwich in the 1200- block of E. 6th St.. Upon further investigation it was determined Jackson possessed a Failure to Appear for Contempt of Court out of Cook County.Continue reading “Lesaiah Jackson”
- Ordean BurauOn 07/09/26 Officers responded to a report of a battery in the 700-block of S. Main St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation, Ordean Burau, 83 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was charged with one count of Battery and released with aContinue reading “Ordean Burau”
- Brittany PetermanOn 07/27/26 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300-block of Pearl St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that a battery had occurred between household members. Brittany Peterman, 34 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was placed underContinue reading “Brittany Peterman”
- Rod WesselsOn 07/26/26 Officers responded to a driving complaint in the 1200-block of E. Church St, Sandwich. Upon arrival Officers discovered that a vehicle had hit multiple items in the 1100-block of E. Railroad St. The driver, Rod Wessels, 66 yearsContinue reading “Rod Wessels”
- 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”