Latest News from Northamptonshire Police
Louise Hough C1174 (Police, Corporate Communications, Northamptonshire) has sent us this latest update for Woodford ward which includes Cannons Ashby, Preston Capes and Woodford Halse.
Incidents of note reported in since last update
- A vehicle was broken into in Sycamore Avenue, Woodford Halse, Thursday 18 July
News in brief from around Northamptonshire
A crackdown on foreign criminals using Northamptonshire’s roads saw 50 traffic offences detected last week. Read more
The County Schools’ Challenge has been won by the Weavers School in Wellingborough. Read more
Police are reminding children about the dangers of swimming and bathing in water during the hot summer weather. Read more
Police arrested six people, seized 21 vehicles and carried out 12 search warrants yesterday (Wednesday 17 July), during a countywide day of action to tackle burglary, vehicle crime and drug dealing. Read more
Police dogs from Northamptonshire visited a guide dog fun day to help raise awareness of the valuable work and companionship working guide dogs do for the visually impaired. Read more
Graduates of the Northamptonshire Jam in the Hood scheme were invited to a Big Connect event in the Business Design Centre in London, attended by HRH Prince Charles. Read more
Northamptonshire police and crime commissioner Adam Simmonds says that improvement is still needed in the police’s performance on child protection following a report by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC). Read more
Child protection inspection – Response from Assistant Chief Constable Russ Foster Read more
Northamptonshire Police Special Constabulary had a busy time during June, making 44 arrests, recording 111 crimes, seizing 13 vehicles and carrying out 76 alcohol seizures. Read more
A new device is set to catch out motorists who take drugs and then drive. This month, officers will be conducting a simple saliva test which can test for cannabis use on the spot. Read more