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.
Summer time is Walk & Talk season, where our officers hit the sidewalks in an effort to have conversations with our community! You can share your concerns, talk about the weather, or maybe we can share our frustrations on how awful the Cubs have been playing as of late, whatever you want!
First up is Fairwind Subdivision on Saturday June 27th @ 2pm. With all of the new development we will be focusing on the western and southern portions of the neighborhood including Prairie Wind Dr. / Oakmont Ct. / Briarwood Ct. / South Wind Dr. areas.
First up is Fairwind Subdivision on Saturday June 27th @ 2pm. With all of the new development we will be focusing on the western and southern portions of the neighborhood including Prairie Wind Dr. / Oakmont Ct. / Briarwood Ct. / South Wind Dr. areas.
Public Communications
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- 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”
- Pedro BarreraOn 05/23/26 Officers responded to the 400-block of E. 4th St for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation it was found that the defendant, Pedro Barrera, 24 years old of Leland, Illinois, unlawfully entered a residence and committed a battery.Continue reading “Pedro Barrera”
- Ryan CochranOn 05/23/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Terry St. and Wentworth Dr, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that the driver, Ryan Cochran, 25 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under the influence. Cochran wasContinue reading “Ryan Cochran”
- Jason BelicicOn 05/23/26 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lions Rd. and Wells St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, Jason Belicic, 50 years old of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, did not have a valid driver’sContinue reading “Jason Belicic”
- Mykle M. McBethOn 05/20/26 Officers reponded to a traffic crash in area of E. Church St. and Colfax St, Sandwich. Upon further investigation it was suspected that one the drivers, Mykle M. McBeth, 30 years old of Sandwich, Illinois, was under theContinue reading “Mykle M. McBeth”
- Chad M. GrayOn 05/20/26 Officers responded to the 1300-block of N. Main St, Sandwich, Illinois for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon further investigation Chad M. Gray, 52 years old of East Peoria, Illinois, was placed under arrest for Public Indecency.Continue reading “Chad M. Gray”