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Man arrested in connection with shed theft

Police have arrested a suspect following a public appeal.

Spencer Bamping aged 41 was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft today (5 December).

Bamping from Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot surrendered himself into police custody.

He has since been charged with burglary and theft of a shed and remains in custody to appear before South Devon Magistrates tomorrow morning.

Police had sought the public’s help in finding him in connection with the theft of a shed in Newton Abbot in October.

Man wanted in connection with shed theft

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/04/2014 - 4:37pm

Police need the public’s help in finding a man who is sought in connection with the theft of a shed in Newton Abbot in October.

Spencer Bamping, 41, from Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot, is believed to be in the Teignbridge area, although he also has links to South Devon, Torbay, Exeter and North Devon.

Officers have undertaken extensive enquiries to locate Bamping (pictured), however attempts so far to trace him have proved unsuccessful.

Bamping is described as white, 5ft 9ins, of proportionate build, with short brown hair.

Anyone who sees him or knows of...

'A' litter police puppies graduate

More dogs from Devon and Cornwall Police’s “A” litter of 7 police dog puppies, born on 6 June 2013 to mother Ruby, had their passing out parade today (Thursday 4th December).

Argo, Ash, Annie and Ava were reunited with their mother Ruby at Police HQ, Middlemoor in Exeter before receiving certificates and putting on a demonstration of their skills.

Argo, Ash and Annie were objectively assessed and licensed to work as police dogs by Gwent Police. As with other dogs from the Devon and Cornwall Police training programme, Ava was sold to Dorset Police and returned to Devon with...

Police seize substantial assets under Proceeds of Crime Act

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/04/2014 - 8:32am

Police Financial investigators in Cornwall have had a number of recent successes in seizing substantial financial assets under the proceeds of Crime Act.

In excess of £150,000 has been seized following three successful cases brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

The force will benefit from these successful seizures with a total of £29,000 being returned to the force for use in crime investigation or prevention.

On Friday 7th November 2014 a confiscation order was made against Paul Pitchell aged 47 years, following his conviction for the production of cannabis....

National appeal for missing man Jonathon Kelly

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:26am

Police Scotland have issued a nationwide appeal for information about a man missing from Drumchapel since 10 September 2014.

Jonathon Kelly (pictured in a forensic artist’s drawing) had his licence revoked after failing to comply with imposed conditions following his release from Lowmoss Prison on 21 August 2014.

Police have undertaken extensive enquiries to locate Mr Kelly, however attempts so far to trace him have proved unsuccessful. There have also been no confirmed sightings of Mr Kelly.

Officers believe he may have travelled further afield than Scotland and...

Stolen property found in Sidmouth

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:06am

Police investigating a series of burglaries in East Devon are hoping to return a number of items to their rightful owners.

Officers found the property following their investigations into a burglary in Sidmouth but police do not know who the items belong to or where they came from.

The recovered property includes a key fob which says “lounge french door”, a tea towel with ladybirds and daisies, and an envelope with a horse on which contained some old bank notes.

Anyone who believes the items are theirs should call DC Matt Burnell on 101.

Police crackdown on drink and drug driving

Throughout December Devon and Cornwall Police officers will be turning up the heat on drink and drug driving.

Any drivers involved in a collision and any motorists whose driving may lead police to suspect they are under the influence of drink will be breathalysed. If drug driving is suspected they may have to undergo a roadside sobriety test.

Roads Policing Inspector Richard Pryce said: “Drink driving cannot be tolerated at any time of the year but we will ensure very close attention is being paid over the festive period. Our message is clear and simple: don’t drink and...

Appeal for witnesses to A30 collision

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/02/2014 - 11:22am

Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A30 near Whiddon Down which happened on Monday (1 December) just after 1pm.

A silver coloured Landrover Discovery, which was travelling towards Exeter near Tedburn St Mary, left the carriageway and rolled over causing substantial damage to the vehicle.

Two women and two one-year-old children were in the vehicle at the time. The occupants were all taken to hospital but escaped with minor injuries.

Police are trying to trace the driver of a silver coloured Mercedes estate which was seen driving in the...

Family pay tribute to man killed in collision

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/01/2014 - 12:00pm

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fatal road traffic collision on the B3180 near Daisy Mount, Ottery St Mary on Monday 24 November 24.

The incident happened shortly before 10pm on Monday when a blue Ford Mondeo car was involved in a collision with a male pedestrian outside of the West Hill Nursery.

The pedestrian, who died at the scene following the collision, has been named by police as Robert James Mullen, 42, from West Hill near Ottery St Mary.

His family has paid tribute to him, saying: "Robert tragically passed away after being involved...

Force welcomes positive assessment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/30/2014 - 2:18pm

Devon and Cornwall Police has welcomed a new assessment from Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary which shows the Force is performing strongly and serving communities to a high level.

The HMIC’s first Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy, (PEEL), report is overwhelmingly positive and singles out the Force as performing well in terms of reducing crime, achieving efficiency savings and operating with integrity.

It rates the Force as ‘Good’ in all areas assessed with further praise for preventing reoffending, tackling anti-social behaviour, secure financial...

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