A pursuit which began after a van displaying false number plates activated cameras on the A3 resulted in the arrest of a man wanted for a string of offences across the South East yesterday morning (15 June)

A Pursuit Which Began After A Van Displaying False Number Plates Activated Cameras On The A3 Resulted In The Arrest Of A Man Wanted For A String Of Offences Across The South East Yesterday Morning (15 June)

  The white Citroen Berlingo van activated a camera on the A3 at #Hindhead which resulted in a pursuit, with the vehicle finally pulling over in Roke Lane, #Witley. The driver was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, failing to stop, driving while disqualified and going equipped for theft. Further enquiries revealed the […]

A woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for concealing her relationship with a convicted drug trafficker in order to avoid prosecution for her own crimes

A Woman Has Been Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Concealing Her Relationship With A Convicted Drug Trafficker In Order To Avoid Prosecution For Her Own Crimes

Sinead Lavelle, 34, of Offmore Road, Kidderminster, was found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine in December last year after a four-week trial. On Friday, she was sentenced at Hereford Crown Court (10 June). During the same trial, four men, including her partner Gareth Pegler of Saxon Way, Wychbold, were convicted of drug-related offences and […]

A violent robber who preyed on a vulnerable pensioner has been apprehended

A Violent Robber Who Preyed On A Vulnerable Pensioner Has Been Apprehended

  Thomas Smith, 63, was sentenced to ten years in prison for an unprovoked attack in Houghton-le-Spring. Smith, according to Newcastle Crown Court, targeted the 66-year-old victim on April 22, 2019. The victim was seen walking down Brinkburn Crescent when she moved aside for what she thought was a passer-by. Smith, on the other hand, […]