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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-following-vehicle-theft-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Appeal following vehicle theft in Dartmouth]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-following-vehicle-theft-in-dartmouth Police are appealing for witnesses in connection to a report of an attempted vehicle theft in Dartmouth. Officers were called at around 8am on 31 May to... ]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:34:28 +0000 4785 2024-08-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/af/0d/87/appeal-following-vehicle-theft-in-dartmouth-61-1724794480.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-over-incident-in-woolwell <![CDATA[Man charged over incident in Woolwell ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-over-incident-in-woolwell Devon and Cornwall Police have charged a man in connection with an incident in Woolwell. Police have charged a man in connection to an incident in... ]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:30:10 +0000 4776 2024-08-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/84/67/man-charged-over-incident-in-woolwell-58-1724182363.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-name-man-killed-in-totnes-crash-last-month <![CDATA[Police name man killed in Totnes crash last month]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-name-man-killed-in-totnes-crash-last-month Police have named a man who died following a collision near Totnes on Monday, 8 July. Dylan Walker, 26, from Harbertonford, was pronounced deceased at the scene... ]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:31:36 +0000 4761 2024-08-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1a/0d/5a/police-name-man-killed-in-totnes-crash-last-month-98-1723232036.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-step-up-activity-to-keep-summer-safe-for-all-in-salcombe <![CDATA[Police step up activity to keep summer safe for all in Salcombe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-step-up-activity-to-keep-summer-safe-for-all-in-salcombe Devon & Cornwall Police are gearing up for additional policing activity across Salcombe to keep communities safe and deter crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB). The popular area... ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:02:22 +0000 4709 2024-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6d/e2/65/police-step-up-activity-to-keep-summer-safe-for-all-in-salcombe-7-1720728154.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-takes-the-life-of-20-year-old-motorcyclist <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash takes the life of 20-year-old motorcyclist ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-takes-the-life-of-20-year-old-motorcyclist Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Totnes. Officers were called at around 7pm on Monday 8 July to a... ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:40:56 +0000 4701 2024-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6c/fd/46/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-takes-the-life-of-20-year-old-motorcyclist-99-1720694471.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dittisham-man-charged-with-drug-offences <![CDATA[Dittisham man charged with drug offences ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dittisham-man-charged-with-drug-offences Three men have been charged with drugs supply offences following a series of warrants in Devon and London on Wednesday, 26 June. The Serious and Organised Crime... ]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:48:00 +0000 4680 2024-07-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cb/d8/07/dittisham-man-charged-with-drug-offences-82-1719946102.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Turning the tides on coastal crime in South Devon ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police in South Devon are "working alongside local communities and other agencies to make people aware of coastal crime, highlighting the signs to look... ]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:19 +0000 4674 2024-06-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/13/6c/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon-27-1719415168.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-collision-on-the-a381 <![CDATA[Police appeal for information after collision on the A381 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-collision-on-the-a381 Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a Land Rover towing a boat. Kingsbridge Police posted on social media to ask for witnesses or... ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:11:03 +0000 4662 2024-06-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/1e/2f/police-appeal-for-information-after-collision-on-the-a381-77-1718813489.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-people-of-the-consequences-of-mixing-alcohol-and-strong-emotions-during-euro-2024 <![CDATA[Police warn people of the consequences of mixing alcohol and strong emotions during Euro 2024]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-people-of-the-consequences-of-mixing-alcohol-and-strong-emotions-during-euro-2024 Devon and Cornwall Police is advising people of the consequences of drinking too much and letting their emotions get the better of them during this summer’s European Football Championship.... ]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:08:50 +0000 4661 2024-06-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9a/7e/42/police-warn-people-of-the-consequences-of-mixing-alcohol-and-strong-emotions-during-euro-2024-37-1718745157.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-and-partners-provide-extra-support-for-those-at-risk-of-abuse-during-euro-2024 <![CDATA[Police and partners provide extra support for those at risk of abuse during Euro 2024]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-and-partners-provide-extra-support-for-those-at-risk-of-abuse-during-euro-2024 Devon and Cornwall Police are dedicating resources to combat anti-social behaviour and Domestic Abuse investigation during the EURO 2024 tournament, and warn people that there are consequences if they... ]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:08:26 +0000 4658 2024-06-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f4/a3/55/police-and-partners-provide-extra-support-for-those-at-risk-of-abuse-during-euro-2024-2-1718651313.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-simon-ellis <![CDATA[MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Simon Ellis? ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-simon-ellis SIMON HAS BEEN FOUND: Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 53-year-old Simon Ellis, who has been reported missing from the Plymstock area. Simon Ellis,... ]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:53:27 +0000 4644 2024-06-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3f/00/73/missing-person-have-you-seen-simon-ellis-54-1718049214.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-following-series-of-graffiti-in-totnes <![CDATA[Appeal following series of graffiti in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-following-series-of-graffiti-in-totnes Police in Totnes are asking the support of local communities to help identify those responsible for a series of graffiti that has appeared across the area. Over... ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:43:45 +0000 4637 2024-06-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/61/38/8c/appeal-following-series-of-graffiti-in-totnes-47-1717620246.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/road-safety-operation-leads-to-arrests-for-theft-and-drink-and-drug-driving <![CDATA[Road safety operation leads to arrests for theft, and drink and drug driving]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/road-safety-operation-leads-to-arrests-for-theft-and-drink-and-drug-driving Devon and Cornwall Police officers stopped 231 vehicles and made 21 arrests, including two men who stole three motorcycles in Cornwall during the recent Operation Vortex. ... ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:25:45 +0000 4636 2024-06-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cf/de/a0/road-safety-operation-leads-to-arrests-for-theft-and-drink-and-drug-driving-32-1717619259.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-arrested-over-rape-of-woman-in-totnes <![CDATA[Man arrested over rape of woman in Totnes ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-arrested-over-rape-of-woman-in-totnes A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked in Totnes. Officers said they received reports of a serious sexual assault in... ]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 20:50:23 +0000 4630 2024-05-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/82/09/man-arrested-over-rape-of-woman-in-totnes-86-1717102238.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-support-national-knife-crime-campaign-reminding-public-that-carrying-a-knife-does-not-make-you-safer <![CDATA[Police support national knife crime campaign reminding public that carrying a knife does NOT make you safer]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-support-national-knife-crime-campaign-reminding-public-that-carrying-a-knife-does-not-make-you-safer Devon and Cornwall Police has been taking part in a national campaign, called ‘Sceptre’, raising awareness around knife carrying and knife crime and the police response in detecting and... ]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 20:13:30 +0000 4624 2024-05-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/95/28/ee/police-support-national-knife-crime-campaign-reminding-public-that-carrying-a-knife-does-not-make-you-safer-93-1716927217.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-following-collision-on-saturday <![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses following collision on Saturday ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-following-collision-on-saturday Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the A385 near Totnes. Officers were called at around 8.40pm to the A385... ]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 14:59:35 +0000 4618 2024-05-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/73/f4/5d/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-following-collision-on-saturday-5-1716822020.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-crack-down-on-traffic-laws-across-the-county <![CDATA[Police crack down on traffic laws across the county ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-crack-down-on-traffic-laws-across-the-county Many cars have been seized and motorists arrested during the first week of a crackdown on drivers disregarding road traffic laws across Devon and Cornwall. ... ]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 10:49:03 +0000 4602 2024-05-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/3c/f0/police-crack-down-on-traffic-laws-across-the-county-12-1716375040.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/life-saving-actions-and-exceptional-investigations-celebrating-everyday-heroes-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Life-saving actions and exceptional investigations: celebrating everyday heroes in South Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/life-saving-actions-and-exceptional-investigations-celebrating-everyday-heroes-in-south-devon Uniformed officers and members of staff from Devon and Cornwall Police and two members of the public, have been recognised for their "extraordinary achievements for their roles in keeping... ]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 11:24:43 +0000 4601 2024-05-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4b/6b/05/life-saving-actions-and-exceptional-investigations-celebrating-everyday-heroes-in-south-devon-39-1716374211.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-asking-children-to-choose-the-official-name-of-the-new-police-tractor <![CDATA[Police are asking children to choose the official name of the new police tractor]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-asking-children-to-choose-the-official-name-of-the-new-police-tractor The Rural Affairs team at Devon and Cornwall Police are asking children to choose the official name of the newest addition to the rural fleet – the police tractor.... ]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 20:01:13 +0000 4584 2024-05-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c0/e8/22/police-are-asking-children-to-choose-the-official-name-of-the-new-police-tractor-8-1715889686.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-have-issued-an-urgent-message-to-road-users-after-a-series-of-serious-collisions-in-the-south-west <![CDATA[Police have issued an urgent message to road users, after a series of serious collisions in the South West]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-have-issued-an-urgent-message-to-road-users-after-a-series-of-serious-collisions-in-the-south-west Between 1 April 2024 and 6 May 2024, Devon & Cornwall Police have attended 17 serious collisions. As a result of these collisions, nine people have sadly lost their... ]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 20:57:03 +0000 4571 2024-05-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f7/f9/af/police-have-issued-an-urgent-message-to-road-users-after-a-series-of-serious-collisions-in-the-south-west-82-1715201904.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-reminding-teenagers-and-their-parents-to-think-about-the-consequences-of-asb <![CDATA[Police are reminding teenagers and their parents to think about the consequences of ASB]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-reminding-teenagers-and-their-parents-to-think-about-the-consequences-of-asb As the weather begins to warm up, Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding teenagers and their parents to think about the consequences of anti-social behaviour. Learning independence... ]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 20:08:17 +0000 4564 2024-05-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/22/12/ba/police-are-reminding-teenagers-and-their-parents-to-think-about-the-consequences-of-asb-17-1715112507.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-further-arrests-following-stabbing-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Two further arrests following stabbing in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-further-arrests-following-stabbing-in-ivybridge Police have made two further arrests following a serious assault on Fore Street in Ivybridge. Officers were notified at around 9.30pm on Sunday, 28 April, to reports... ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:23:29 +0000 4550 2024-04-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/35/8b/2a/two-further-arrests-following-stabbing-in-ivybridge-2-1714508622.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/serious-assault-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Serious assault in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/serious-assault-in-ivybridge Two men are in hospital following a serious assault on Fore Street in Ivybridge. Officers were notified at around 9.30pm on Sunday, 28 April, to reports of... ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:57:35 +0000 4546 2024-04-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9d/75/67/serious-assault-in-ivybridge-60-1714471068.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/woman-trapped-in-upside-down-car <![CDATA[Woman trapped in upside down car ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/woman-trapped-in-upside-down-car A woman was rescued from an upside car after an incident on the A379 near Hunts Cross. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at around 3pm... ]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:20:25 +0000 4544 2024-04-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/48/43/66/woman-trapped-in-upside-down-car-48-1714429430.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-can-now-report-crimes-and-incidents-with-the-police-on-a-new-app <![CDATA[Residents can now report crimes and incidents with the police on a new app]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-can-now-report-crimes-and-incidents-with-the-police-on-a-new-app Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.... ]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:27:12 +0000 4537 2024-04-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2e/d3/e6/residents-can-now-report-crimes-and-incidents-with-the-police-on-a-new-app-13-1714044576.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kids-cricket-club-in-ivybridge-benefits-from-seized-criminal-funds <![CDATA[Kids cricket club in Ivybridge benefits from seized criminal funds]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kids-cricket-club-in-ivybridge-benefits-from-seized-criminal-funds Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon have used money confiscated from criminals to provide a local cricket club with essential equipment in Ivybridge. ​Located in the... ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:12:44 +0000 4505 2024-04-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3d/b9/7c/kids-cricket-club-in-ivybridge-benefits-from-seized-criminal-funds-87-1713208373.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/jailed-former-police-constable-found-culpable-of-gross-misconduct-following-fraud-conviction <![CDATA[Jailed former police constable found culpable of gross misconduct following fraud conviction]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/jailed-former-police-constable-found-culpable-of-gross-misconduct-following-fraud-conviction Former Police Constable Sam Smith was living in Kingsbridge when he first met the frail 81-year-old woman while on-duty, when he was called to her home in the Dartmouth... ]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:31:05 +0000 4499 2024-04-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f4/e9/3c/jailed-former-police-constable-found-culpable-of-gross-misconduct-following-fraud-conviction-88-1712867504.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-exercise-on-dartmoor-trains-officers-for-missing-people-searches <![CDATA[Police exercise on Dartmoor trains officers for missing people searches]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-exercise-on-dartmoor-trains-officers-for-missing-people-searches Seventeen police officers underwent a large-scale search and rescue exercise on Dartmoor to successfully become ‘lost person’ search managers (LPSM). Lost person search managers are essential in... ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:29:27 +0000 4497 2024-04-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/d0/c3/police-exercise-on-dartmoor-trains-officers-for-missing-people-searches-58-1712777902.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-at-deep-lane-ends-in-fatality <![CDATA[Crash at Deep Lane ends in fatality ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-at-deep-lane-ends-in-fatality A man who was seriously injured following a collision on the A38 on Wednesday, 27 March, has since died. Police were called to reports of a collision... ]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:12:23 +0000 4484 2024-04-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/64/aa/3c/crash-at-deep-lane-ends-in-fatality-24-1712329985.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-takethelead-campaign-to-help-prevent-livestock-attacks <![CDATA[Police launch #TakeTheLead Campaign to help prevent livestock attacks]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-takethelead-campaign-to-help-prevent-livestock-attacks Over the Easter weekend, Devon and Cornwall Police are supporting Operation Recall - a national operation which aims to raise awareness of the impact of livestock worrying, and prevent... ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:28:48 +0000 4472 2024-03-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/da/f8/53/police-launch-takethelead-campaign-to-help-prevent-livestock-attacks-11-1711571335.jpg