A 49-year-old man who was handed a suspended sentence for shoplifting has now been jailed after being caught stealing again a week later. Paul Restall, of Harrison Gardens [Illogan] was given an eight-week suspended sentence on 16 February this year follo...
Release date: 17/04/2026
A Camborne property responsible for a stream of antisocial behaviour (ASB) has now become a no-go zone after being issued with a full closure order. It is now a criminal offence for anyone to step foot inside the address located on Parc an Tansys for the ...
Release date: 16/04/2026
A police operation has uncovered over 200 cannabis plants growing in a local Devonport garage as part of a nationwide crackdown on drugs. The activity saw the haul of plants and a range of drug cultivation equipment seized from the premises located on Hea...
Release date: 16/04/2026
Police in Torquay have organised another pop up community surgery this week when the public can meet local officers and ask any questions they may have. Visitors to the event on Thursday 16 April can also pick up some crime prevention freebies and advice....
Release date: 15/04/2026
A standard afternoon foot patrol in Camborne quickly turned into a foot chase after e-bikes with suspected illegal modifications were spotted cruising through the town. Officers have seized two e-bikes which could reach speeds of up to 50mph after noticin...
Release date: 15/04/2026
An address that caused repeated havoc within the local community of Plymouth has now been shut for three months in an effort to put a stop to antisocial behaviour (ASB). The residential property, located on Hamaoze Avenue, had been reported to the police ...
Release date: 10/04/2026
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found with over £20,000 worth of drugs in his bag whilst out walking his dog. Peter Love, from Hayle, was found guilty of four counts of possession to supply class A and B drugs fol...
Release date: 10/04/2026
Devon & Cornwall Police has been working alongside local sports clubs in Cornwall to take a stand against thieves and organised crime groups following a run of burglaries in the county. An event bringing together many clubs from across Cornwall, hoste...
Release date: 09/04/2026
Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police, James Vaughan, QPM, has congratulated the High Sheriff of Devon for working to promote local crime prevention - after a Paignton group scooped three awards. Mrs Caroline Harlow, High Sheriff of D...
Release date: 07/04/2026
A static bus set up for partygoers in Plymouth has welcomed over 1,300 people onboard since it was first launched in April 2024, providing a friendly drop-in service for anyone in need of support or medical care whilst on a night out. Over half of the peo...
Release date: 31/03/2026
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