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POLICE
district commander’s report
MAY
2010
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April has brought with it many annual general
meetings across the District. I and my staff have been pleased to attend and
give an overview of what has been happening in your area as well as answer
questions on local Policing. If you were unable to attend and would like a
copy of the summary that was created for your area please do contact me and I
will forward you a copy. As we know anti-social behaviour concerns many of
us across the District. Not least the mindless vandalism that was caused by a
few over one night in Seaford and Lewes where a number of car tyres were
punctured. Working with our partners in the Lewes Community Safety
Partnership (formerly known as the Crime and Disorder Reduction Parnership)
we have put forward a reward of £500 for information leading to an arrest. In Peacehaven we received various reports of anti
social behaviour in and around alleyways near to Jason Close, Arundel Road
and Rayford Close. We responded by increasing the number of Officers in the
area at the relevant times. As a result we witnessed a Peacehaven resident,
Jamie Russell, committing public order offences. As a result he was arrested
he pleaded guilty at court and was given a conditional discharge and ordered
to pay costs of £100.00. In Lewes we had reports that there were concerns
regarding drug use around the railway station. As a result we worked with our
colleagues in British Transport Police, not least ‘Buster’ their drugs dog.
As a result thirty people were searched. Two were found to have cannabis on them.
I am aware that alongside anti social behaviour
speeding and general traffic type issues concern many of our residents. We
work with our colleagues on the Road Policing Unit to target areas of
greatest concern. A joint operation this month saw 2 drivers arrested and 22
reported for various traffic offences. We’ll be working together on your
areas soon!! I was delighted to be present when the Peacehaven
Skate Park was officially opened this month. Part financed by funds recovered from criminals an
excellent opportunity for the local youth to demonstrate their skills and
expend some energy. Lastly I am pleased to say we have caught and
charged two men with breaking into rural pubs. Following a comprehensive
investigation, Westley Linnen, a 32 year old male from Essex has been charged
with two counts of burglary and remanded in custody. His 21 year old cousin Ricky Linnen, also
from Essex, was also charged with
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Kind regards Natalie Carron District Commander |
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