Drug warrant executed in Oakengates
September 3rd, 2010Three men have this morning been arrested after police officers from the North and Newport Local Policing Teams (LPTs) executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property on Holyhead Road in Oakengates.
The warrant was executed at 8am on Friday 3rd September as a result of intelligence developed by the Ketley & Oakengates LPT and information received from members of the public via the anonymous Crimestoppers telephone number.
Tags: Car Vandalised in Market Drayton
September 2nd, 2010Almost £300 worth of damage was caused after all four tyres were slashed on a car parked in a Market Drayton residential street.
Police are appealing for anyone who might have information about the incident or who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area between about 9pm on Monday (AUG 30) and 11am on Tuesday (AUG 31) to get in touch.
An unknown implement was used to pierce each of the four tyres on a blue Ford KA, which had been parked on the driveway of an address in Bevan Way. The damage is estimated to be at least £280.
Bin Set Alight in Oswestry
September 2nd, 2010Damage was caused to roller shutters and roof of an Oswestry store after the contents of a wheelie bin were set alight.
Police are treating the incident as arson and are appealing for anyone who might have seen or heard anything they consider suspicious in the area at the time to get in touch.
The metal bin was in an open loading area behind three stores in Cross Street, off English Walls.
It was set alight between about 11pm and 11.20pm and, due to its close proximity to one building, caused damage to shutters and a roof overhand.
Mini-Moto Stolen from Whitchurch Shed
September 2nd, 2010Police in Whitchurch are appealing for information after a mini-motorbike was stolen from a garden shed.
The red and white child's bike, which is distinctive due to a flat rear tyre and a missing front windscreen, was taken between about 8am on Monday (AUG 8) and 5.30pm yesterday (SEP 1) from the outbuilding at the Queensway address.
Fail-to-Stop crash in St Martins
September 2nd, 2010Police are appealing for witnesses after a parked car suffered significant front end damage during a collision in which the driver of the other vehicle failed to stop.
The green Vauxhall Vectra estate was parked in Cherry Tree Drive, St Martin's when it was hit between about 7.30pm on Monday (AUG 30) and 8am on Tuesday (AUG 31).
Damage was caused to the front bumper, registration plate, grill and the front part of the engine.
Borough Neighbourhood Watch Schemes continue to flourish
September 2nd, 2010With over 650 schemes and almost 15,000 households under its protection, Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in Telford & Wrekin continues to go from strength-to-strength.
However, Telford's NHW Administrator Mrs Anne Walker is again encouraging residents of Telford & Wrekin to consider forming their own scheme if their area doesn’t already have one.
Newport Swimming Pool refurbishment confirmed
September 2nd, 2010Plans for a half million pound investment in Newport Swimming Pool as part of the Borough Towns Initiative regeneration programme are set to start on Monday 6 September.
Parts of the roof will be replaced and the installation of a new air handling unit and insulation within the pool hall will improve the experience for swimmers and spectators.
The pool will be closed to the public from Monday 6 September for an estimated 10-12 weeks to enable the essential maintenance and refurbishment work to be undertaken.
Another Shropshire stables robbery
September 1st, 2010Police in Telford are appealing for information following a burglary in Bratton. The incident occurred at stables on Rushmoor Lane sometime between 5pm on Sunday 29th August and 11.30am on Monday 30th August.
Sometime during the time period in question it appears that thieves forced open the locked stable door and then entered the building. Once inside they carried out a thorough search before stealing a number of items of equestrian equipment and then making their escape.
Security Alert at RAF Cosford over suspect package
August 31st, 2010
Military and civilian police are dealing with a security alert at RAF Cosford following the discovery of a suspect package.
A 200-metre has been set up as a precautionary measure while the package is checked.
The A41 road, which runs near the camp, has been closed and diversions set up.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We were informed by RAF Cosford just after 3.20pm that a suspect package had been found within the camp.
Police Seek Identity of Burglary Suspects
August 31st, 2010
Police are seeking to identify two suspects captured on CCTV cameras while trying to break into a home at Alveley, near Bridgnorth.
The men fled the premises when a burglar alarm was activated as they tried to force open a window.
Officers investigating the attempted break-in have now released CCTV images of the two suspects in the hope they will be recognised.
Detective Constable Jason Whelan, the investigating officer, said: “I am appealing to anyone who thinks they might know these men to contact me at Bridgnorth CID on 0300 333 3000.
