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Update from your local Officer         June 2009

Over the past month it has been fairly quiet. We’ve had just one incident involving thefts. Overnight on 9th May 2009, someone stole aerials from cars parked at The Dog and Partridge, Thorpe. We have, in recent months, had a couple of incidents involving prowlers within Thorpe village. Please ring us if you disturb someone or have any suspicions about persons around the village at night. We recently received a good call from a member of the public in Kniveton. They were reporting a suspicious person approaching premises in the village. Police attended and checked the person out. He turned out to be the owner of the property. We really don’t mind attending these calls. Genuine people don’t mind being checked, and most find it reassuring that people take the time to notice things and ring us.

Also at Kniveton, at around 1.30am on Sunday 26th April 2009, a vehicle collided with a wall near to the junction of the Main Road, and Petthills Lane. The vehicle drove off, failing to stop and leave any details. If anyone saw or heard anything can they please let me know. In relation to issues at Madge Hill, Kniveton, I have made a number of checks, and one person has been checked and spoken to about breaching the Road Closure notice. He was going to spread the word amongst the off road motorcyclists to avoid the area.

On 5th May 2009 a resident from Mappleton contacted Police about the speed of a car and manner of driving through the village. Police are making enquiries into the driver who may receive a Section 59 Warning. These warnings can be given for bad driving that fits into a specified criteria. Should a person get a second warning within 12 months Police can seize their vehicle. The person then has to pay a standard fee (around £150) to get their vehicle back. The seizing of the vehicle is separate to any Court action that may be taken, and in effect is an instant fine and inconveniences the driver. In the past we have seized cars, in particular in the town centre, and it is something we will continue to do when necessary.

Over the past month I have attended a few more Parish Council meetings and have some more over the next week. Our next Community Forum is to be held at Thorpe Village Hall, at 7.30pm, on Thursday 25th June 2009. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ian COOPER PC 1525 14th May 2009

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Police Non Emergency 0345 1233333 (Non Emergency, for suspicious incidents, etc, requiring prompt attention, and routine calls)

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (Call anonymously with information about crime)
Call Derbyshire 08456 058 058 (Derbys. Co. Council call centre, for reporting highways issues, e.g. potholes, verges obscuring junctions, icy roads, etc. Also any other County Council issues, e.g. Trading standards, stray dogs, etc.)
Severn Trent Water 0800 783 444 (To check on the identity of callers claiming to work for the Water Board)

Please remember if you see, hear, or are told about someone that is acting suspiciously, or causing a nuisance, please make a note of any details. Registration numbers, good descriptions, are very helpful. Please ring us, if possible at the time. You do not have to give your details, you will be asked for them, but you can decline and remain anonymous. The most important thing is that the information is passed on.