We would like to remind all citizens that we have a drug drop-off box in the lobby of MPD. You may drop off your waste medications (pills and patches) anytime. We can not accept needles, thermometers, liquids, or non-pharmaceutical waste however. MPD is open around the clock. The box is white and resembles a mailbox. It is to your right as you enter the lobby.
Missing Person Located
Adam Phillips, the person we posted as missing/endangered on Tuesday 3/30, has been located. Thanks to everyone that provided information.
Missing/Endangered Person – Adam Phillips
The Mashpee Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to locate Adam Phillips. Adam is a 42 year old male. He has been reported as a missing and endangered person. Adam does not drive but travels by Uber. If you have information on Adam’s whereabouts you are requested to contact Detective Sergeant John Petrosh at (508)539-1480 Extension 7237. Thank you.
Important Scam Information!
Please be advised that a recent ongoing phone call scam has been impacting Mashpee residents, specifically senior citizens. The scammers identify themselves as Law Enforcement Officers from various agencies, to include the DEA, Social Security Administration, and Mashpee Police Department. The phone number may even resemble or appear to be the number for the Mashpee Police Department. They attempt to convince you that your DNA, or other identifiable information has been compromised, and is attached to multiple crimes. The scammers attempt to convince you that you are somehow involved in criminal activity. These scams are based on fear of prosecution for an alleged crime.
The scammers instruct you to purchase multiple gift cards and provide the information to them immediately over the phone. They instruct you to not tell anyone about your activity and to not contact the local police.
Please be advised that the Mashpee Police Department, or any other law enforcement agency, will never request payment over the phone or for you to purchase gift cards, in order to prevent any type of criminal legal action towards you.
Please continue to be cautious when answering and speaking with unknown individuals over the phone. Please do not provide any personal identifying information or banking information over the phone, unless you are certain to whom you are speaking with. When in doubt, if you ever have any questions and/or concerns, please contact or come into the Mashpee Police Department and have an officer assist you.
Thank you for your time.
Scams On The Rise
From the Mashpee Police Detective Unit – Residents please be advised that during this holiday season the Mashpee Detective Unit has been noticing an increase in the number of fraudulent scams occurring in our town. These scams usually target our elderly residents. Remember, anyone that asks you to buy gift cards for payment of a bill or money owed could be trying to defraud you. Please be cautious when giving out personal information and doing business on the internet. If you have packages delivered from online shopping and can’t be home during delivery times, have a neighbor look for the items. We don’t want anyone to fall victim to these scams and thefts. Let us be mindful of our elderly residents and watch out for one another. If you have questions you can always call the Mashpee Police Department at (508)539-1480 and we will assist you with any questions. – Mashpee Police Detective Unit