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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drugs-seized-13-000-emergency-calls-vulnerable-people-protected-police-achievements-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Drugs seized, 13,000 emergency calls, vulnerable people protected: police achievements in South Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drugs-seized-13-000-emergency-calls-vulnerable-people-protected-police-achievements-in-south-devon Large amounts of drugs seized, 13,000 emergency calls attended, vulnerable people protected: police achievements in South Devon. Hundreds of police officers work across South Devon, protecting... ]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:21:28 +0000 5021 2025-01-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/00/4d/a5/drugs-seized-13-000-emergency-calls-vulnerable-people-protected-police-achievements-in-south-devon-100-1736764211.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/advice-issued-after-series-of-burglaries-and-vehicle-thefts-in-devon <![CDATA[Advice issued after series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/advice-issued-after-series-of-burglaries-and-vehicle-thefts-in-devon Police are encouraging residents in South, East and Mid Devon to ensure their properties and vehicles are safely secured this Christmas period. In recent months officers have... ]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:12:27 +0000 4993 2024-12-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8d/49/1c/advice-issued-after-series-of-burglaries-and-vehicle-thefts-in-devon-87-1734992123.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/update-on-missing-person-from-dartmouth-have-you-seen-david-evans <![CDATA[Update on missing person from Dartmouth - have you seen David Evans?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/update-on-missing-person-from-dartmouth-have-you-seen-david-evans Police continue to be concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old man who was reported missing from Dartmouth on Friday. Following enquiries, it has been reported David... ]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:31:17 +0000 4990 2024-12-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fb/49/e8/update-on-missing-person-from-dartmouth-have-you-seen-david-evans-8-1734985884.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-arrested-after-baby-found-dead <![CDATA[Man arrested after baby found dead ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-arrested-after-baby-found-dead Police have launched an investigation following the death of a young baby in Yealmpton on Wednesday, 18 December. Emergency services were called at around 1.45pm to concerns... ]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:22:09 +0000 4989 2024-12-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/73/97/1d/man-arrested-after-baby-is-found-dead-49-1734985416.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-search-for-man-missing-from-the-water-taxi-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Police search for man missing from the water taxi in Dartmouth]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-search-for-man-missing-from-the-water-taxi-in-dartmouth Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old man who was reported missing from Dartmouth on Friday, 20 December. David Evans was last seen... ]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:43:22 +0000 4988 2024-12-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/24/c9/28/police-search-for-man-missing-from-the-water-taxi-in-dartmouth-7-1734788833.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nearly-gbp2-000-worth-of-suspected-drugs-seized-from-property-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Nearly £2,000 worth of suspected drugs seized from property in Dartmouth]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nearly-gbp2-000-worth-of-suspected-drugs-seized-from-property-in-dartmouth Devon and Cornwall Police recently conducted a proactive warrant at an address in Dartmouth, where officers seized approximately £1,800 worth of suspected drugs from the property. Reports... ]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:24:31 +0000 4987 2024-12-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/90/b3/23/nearly-gbp2-000-worth-of-suspected-drugs-seized-from-property-in-dartmouth-82-1734686724.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-urge-people-to-stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-this-festive-season <![CDATA[Police urge people to "stay safe behind the wheel this festive season" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-urge-people-to-stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-this-festive-season As we enter the holiday season, Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding drivers to stay safe on our roads and not to consume drink or drugs if you are... ]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:34:30 +0000 4986 2024-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/34/dd/63/police-urge-people-to-stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-this-festive-season-86-1734626292.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting <![CDATA[Police encourage local businesses to report shoplifting]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting With shops getting busier over the festive period, Devon and Cornwall Police are tackling shoplifting and encouraging local businesses to report any incidents. A statement from Devon... ]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:41:55 +0000 4979 2024-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7e/b7/f1/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting-94-1734021952.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/do-you-recognise-this-man-police-appeal-for-information-following-plympton-assault <![CDATA[Do you recognise this man? Police appeal for information following Plympton assault ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/do-you-recognise-this-man-police-appeal-for-information-following-plympton-assault Police investigating an assault in Plympton are appealing for the public’s help identifying this man. The incident took place at the Home Bargains store on Plymouth Road... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:02:09 +0000 4973 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fa/22/65/do-you-recognise-this-man-police-appeal-for-information-following-plympton-assault-55-1733853740.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tractors-of-light-event-has-been-cancelled-but-there-is-still-lots-going-on <![CDATA[Tractors of Light event has been cancelled - but there is still lots going on! ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tractors-of-light-event-has-been-cancelled-but-there-is-still-lots-going-on Tractors of Light has been cancelled after police tell organisers that they "do not support the event". The Tractors of Light event has been cancelled,... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:56:30 +0000 4971 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bd/b6/78/tractors-of-light-event-has-been-cancelled-but-there-is-still-lots-going-on-40-1733828197.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe <![CDATA[Festive crime crackdown: police step up their activity to keep people safe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon area are preparing for the busy festive season, stepping up their activity to deter seasonal crime and target offenders in an effort... ]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:24:00 +0000 4963 2024-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/b5/40/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe-90-1733347535.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nobody-should-live-in-fear---fighting-violence-against-women-and-girls <![CDATA[Nobody should live in fear – fighting violence against women and girls]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nobody-should-live-in-fear---fighting-violence-against-women-and-girls Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting White Ribbon Day today and are encouraging others to get involved. Everyone, particularly men and boys, are encouraged to make... ]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:46:51 +0000 4940 2024-11-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1d/c3/5b/nobody-should-live-in-fear-fighting-violence-against-women-and-girls-17-1732531856.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-supports-asb-awareness-week-2024 <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police supports ASB Awareness Week 2024]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-supports-asb-awareness-week-2024 Devon and Cornwall Police, as in previous years, has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour and keep people in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly safe.... ]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:54:48 +0000 4928 2024-11-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/32/4c/devon-and-cornwall-police-supports-asb-awareness-week-2024-42-1732013697.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/car-plunges-into-water-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Update: Man dies after car plunges into water in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/car-plunges-into-water-in-dartmouth One man has died after his car plunged into the water in Dartmouth. Police were notified at around 8.40am this morning, Sunday 10 November, to reports that... ]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:22:42 +0000 4910 2024-11-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/59/72/car-plunges-into-water-in-dartmouth-40-1732992179.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock <![CDATA[Police alert: Keep an eye on your livestock ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock Devon and Cornwall Police are urging farmers to "be vigilant and to report any suspicious goings on". Police say they are urging farmers to be vigilant... ]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:47:16 +0000 4903 2024-11-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b7/a4/e1/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock-18-1730800390.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-engage-with-nearly-150-shops-to-tackle-business-crime-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Police engage with nearly 150 shops to tackle business crime in South Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-engage-with-nearly-150-shops-to-tackle-business-crime-in-south-devon In an effort to combat business crime in communities, Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon recently took proactive action to protect local retailers and pursue offenders in the... ]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:47:10 +0000 4898 2024-11-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/85/f1/83/police-engage-with-nearly-150-shops-to-tackle-business-crime-in-south-devon-80-1730476202.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington <![CDATA[Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Dartington ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington Police have released pictures of four men they would like to speak to in connection with a report of a burglary in Dartington, Totnes in September. The... ]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:28:13 +0000 4888 2024-10-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/18/4b/ae/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington-60-1729798101.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police gives advice about keeping property safe from thieves ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves The Kingsbridge Police team has taken to social media to warn people in the South Hams to be vigilant about burglars. Last night, Monday, 21 October,... ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:25 +0000 4885 2024-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8e/7e/bc/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves-27-1729612932.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/when-you-are-ready-national-campaign-launched-to-support-victims-and-survivors <![CDATA[When You Are Ready: National campaign launched to support victims and survivors]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/when-you-are-ready-national-campaign-launched-to-support-victims-and-survivors Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting a new national campaign that focuses on encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation to reach out for support. ... ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:34:47 +0000 4884 2024-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b0/de/a5/when-you-are-ready-national-campaign-launched-to-support-victims-and-survivors-100-1729611372.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-from-dartmouth <![CDATA[Police are searching for wanted man from Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-from-dartmouth Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 30-year-old man from Dartmouth. Daniel Reader, 30, from Dartmouth is wanted on recall to prison, after previously being... ]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:43:11 +0000 4878 2024-10-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b4/26/d4/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-from-dartmouth-34-1729241211.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-male-assaulted-in-plymstock <![CDATA[Appeal for witnesses after male assaulted in Plymstock]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-male-assaulted-in-plymstock Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man which occurred in the car park at Morrisons in Plymstock. Detectives are investigating a report that... ]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:22:12 +0000 4856 2024-10-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a8/c1/b0/appeal-for-witnesses-after-male-assaulted-in-plymstock-94-1728404550.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-rolls-out-life-saving-overdose-treatment <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police rolls out life-saving overdose treatment]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-rolls-out-life-saving-overdose-treatment Nalaxone will help to safeguard more vulnerable people. Devon and Cornwall Police is joining some other UK police forces in making a life saving overdose treatment drug... ]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:43:59 +0000 4845 2024-10-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b1/14/2a/devon-and-cornwall-police-rolls-out-life-saving-overdose-treatment-97-1727880249.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/have-your-say-about-policing-in-your-area <![CDATA[Have your say about policing in your area]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/have-your-say-about-policing-in-your-area What issues are affecting your area? How safe do you feel walking alone after dark? What is good about your neighbourhood? Devon and Cornwall Police are inviting... ]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:56:33 +0000 4833 2024-09-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/62/ef/79/have-your-say-about-policing-in-your-area-26-1727085599.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-serious-collision-near-aveton-gifford <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after serious collision near Aveton Gifford ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-serious-collision-near-aveton-gifford Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision near Aveton Gifford on Friday. Emergency services were called at around 3.25pm on Friday,... ]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:12:28 +0000 4819 2024-09-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/16/6a/41/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-serious-collision-near-aveton-gifford-69-1726499557.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-campaign-to-build-awareness-around-spiking <![CDATA[Devon & Cornwall Police campaign to build awareness around spiking]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-campaign-to-build-awareness-around-spiking Devon and Cornwall Police is sending a message to anyone who thinks that it is OK to spike another person “for fun” or more sinister purposes: it’s an abhorrent... ]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:48:37 +0000 4816 2024-09-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/97/5a/dc/devon-and-cornwall-police-campaign-to-build-awareness-around-spiking-48-1726476673.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town <![CDATA[Ivybridge Police are "obtaining names and addresses" following teens "causing problems" in the town]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town Ivybridge Police have said they are "obtaining names and addresses" after a group of young teenagers were reported as "causing problems" during three separate incidents. Ivybridge... ]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:38:44 +0000 4797 2024-09-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/88/a4/db/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town-50-1725558140.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/teen-left-with-facial-injuries-after-being-assaulted-by-a-group-of-teenagers <![CDATA[Teen left with facial injuries after being assaulted by a group of teenagers]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/teen-left-with-facial-injuries-after-being-assaulted-by-a-group-of-teenagers Police are investigating an assault which took place in Kingsbridge. Police are appealing for information after a group of teenagers launched the assault at around 4pm on... ]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:13:09 +0000 4793 2024-09-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/51/ff/0d/teen-left-with-facial-injuries-after-being-assaulted-by-a-group-of-teenagers-64-1725383805.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-funding-will-help-protect-more-people-and-pets-from-domestic-abuse <![CDATA[Police funding will help protect more people and pets from domestic abuse]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-funding-will-help-protect-more-people-and-pets-from-domestic-abuse Devon and Cornwall Police has given funding to a charity which helps protect people and their pets. Refuge4Pets applied for a donation from the Proceeds of Crime... ]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:29:59 +0000 4792 2024-09-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/23/71/72/police-funding-will-help-protect-more-people-and-pets-from-domestic-abuse-31-1725305405.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/helicopter-searching-for-missing-child-last-night <![CDATA[Helicopter searching for missing child last night ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/helicopter-searching-for-missing-child-last-night Devon and Cornwall Police used their search helicopter to search for a missing child last night. The police helicopter was circling Kingsbridge last night, Sunday, 1... ]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:57:18 +0000 4791 2024-09-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b8/be/f7/helicopter-searching-for-missing-child-last-night-51-1725278245.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism <![CDATA[Police use tongue-in-cheek social media post to warn those responsible for vandalism ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism Kingsbridge Police have used a tongue-in-cheek social media post to tell those responsible for recent vandalism: "we know who you are, we'll see you soon". A... ]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:51:32 +0000 4788 2024-08-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/34/08/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism-26-1724961118.jpg