Category: Crime

It’s been reported that a local Christchurch woman aged in her 20s was punched in the face whilst out walking her dog on the field near to the cricket pitch at Stanpit Marsh.

Speed boat seized following excessive speed complaints in Wareham and Poole Harbour

Crime, Dorset, Poole, WarehamSeptember 16, 2020

A speed boat named Sonic has been seized following the reported dangerous use of the vessel in Wareham and Poole Harbour.

Cyber Crime Team issue warning after 15-year-old’s Snapchat account was hacked

Crime, Dorset, HampshireSeptember 14, 2020

Hampshire Constabulary’s Cyber Crime Team are issuing a warning after a 15-year-old girl’s Snapchat account was taken over by hackers.

East Dorset District Council will be seeking the public’s view on changing car parking charges

Warning from Dorset Police of car parking fraud in Poole

Crime, Dorset, PooleSeptember 7, 2020

If a man approaches you and asks for money for parking, saying the pay machine is out of service – don’t give him any as he is impersonating a civil enforcement officer.

Dashcam footage used to prosecute drivers for motoring offences

Crime, Dorset, Motoring & TransportSeptember 1, 2020

Dashcam evidence has enabled Dorset Police to prosecute drivers for motoring offences and footage has now been released in order to encourage more people to get involved with the scheme.

Woman raped in wooded area near Wareham | Dorset Police

Know the signs of county lines

Crime, DorsetAugust 27, 2020

County lines is a relatively new phrase to come into prominence, but it is something we all need to be aware of.

People urged to share social media posts in support of the #Unacceptable campaign

Crime, DorsetAugust 21, 2020

The #Unacceptable campaign, which was launched in 2018, aims to highlight the abuse and assaults faced by emergency services workers while on the job.