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Archive for December 2020

Cyber Scam Alert

Be on the lookout for fake penalty charge e-mails The e-mail purports to be from HM Courts and Tribunal Service and states the recipient has been issued a penalty charge for “the use of a vehicle on a road in the charging area which a charging scheme applies without payment of the appropriate charge.” The…

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Action Against Terrorism Awareness

ACT Awareness E-learning is a free, online training platform which can help businesses and the public to learn how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and understand what to do in the event of a major incident. It takes just 45 minutes. To join the thousands who have taken part and become a CT…

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Male Arrested in Dordon

Officers were called to a report of a disturbance at approx. 05:00 hours on the 13th December in the Dordon area. Suspect has a restraining order not to be at the address and was found hiding in the attic by officers. A female at the address also had injuries suggesting that an assault had occurred.

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Tools Stolen From Van in Southam

Inc 305 of 14/12/20 Late yesterday afternoon (14/12/20), 3 males in a car removed tools from a van on Browns Bridge Road, Southam. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us…

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Theft From Shed in Nether Whitacre

Inc 136 of 15/12/20 Unknown offender(s) have entered sheds at the rear garden of a property on Dog Lane, Nether Whitacre and stolen a number of items including a sit on lawn mower and concrete mixer.  It is believed a vehicle relating to the offenders may have been parked on the church car park. Additional…

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Coventry Man Jailed After Police Dog Discovers £48,000 Cash in Car

A Coventry man has been jailed after a police dog discovers £48,000 in his vehicle. Bernard Morinaj, 23, of Cordin View, Coventry appeared at Coventry Magistrates Court on Monday (8 December) where he pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property. On 13 November 2020, officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Patrol Unit and the Dog…

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Warwickshire Police No Drink/Drug Drive Campaign

Warwickshire Police have charged a 34 year old man from Nuneaton with driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs after a member of the public called the police at 20.50 hours on 13 December due to concern about a vehicle parked on the B4114 Nuneaton Road near Monwode Lea Lane. Officers arrived and arrested the…

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Man Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter – Warwick Crown Court

Following a Warwickshire Police investigation, a man has today been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter. James Atkins, 43, of London Road, Willoughby, appeared at Warwick Crown Court today (Monday 14 December) where he was found guilty by a jury. At around 6.15pm on the evening of 26 August 2017, James’ partner, 40-year-old Deana Simpson (pictured below), was…

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Two New Additions to Rural Crime Team

Warwickshire’s Rural Crime Team Welcomes Two New Additions Warwickshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has welcomed a new face the team and been further boosted by a new 4×4 vehicle for its fleet. PC Matt Simms becomes the eighth constable in the expanded team, joining PC Kate Taylor with responsibility for South East Warwickshire. In addition,…

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