What we've done

You Said, We Did

5th March 2010

Moulton

• You Said: Community concern regarding an increase in drink related disorder.
• We Did: We have worked with the local licence premises which has resulted in a reduction of incidents.

Davenham

• You Said: Concerns regarding excessive speed along Church Street
• We Did: Met with local residents to consider setting up a community SpeedWatch and spent some time completing some traffic enforcement on Church Street.

Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team Update

Week ending 12th March

Drugs Warrant

On Thursday March 4, a drugs warrant was executed at an address in High Street, Winsford. During the search a rucksack filled with freezer bags containing what is believed to be cannabis was found.

A 42-year-old female was arrested for possession with intent to supply, she has been interviewed and given police bail to 30th April. The investigation is ongoing whilst forensic analysis is carried out and the value of the suspected drug is calculated.

Stop check and arrest

A 28-year-old male was stop checked in a vehicle parked in Cotswold Way, Winsford, on Wednesday March 10. The male was found to be in possession of a substance suspected to be cannabis, for which he was arrested. A drugs search warrant was subsequently executed at an address in Montgomery Way where the male was living. A quantity of suspected cannabis was found.

The man was interviewed and given police bail regarding the offence of possession with Intent to Supply a Class B Drug. The bail date is April 28, to allow for forensic analysis of the substance. 

Arrest made after appeal for witnesses of serious assault

We made an appeal for witnesses after a 20-year-old man was bitten on the left ear outside the White Lion Pub, Delamere Street, Winsford. The assault took place around midnight on Saturday February 13.

On the morning of Thursday, March 11, a search warrant was executed at an address in Cavendish Close, Winsford. During the search of the house a male suspected of being responsible for the assault was arrested and taken to custody.

Witness Appeal - vandalism in Cheviot Square

The Edge in Cheviot Square was targeted by vandals on Saturday, February 27 around 9.30pm. Bricks were removed from the outside wall of the building. Witnesses reported seeing three boys and a girl pulling out the brickwork near to the roof of the building. All were wearing black clothing and were in their late teens. The girl had long dark hair.

The Edge is home to a wide variety of groups including youth groups, mother and toddler groups, alternative education and a community café. The centre has the help of around 160 volunteers running events such as band nights and drop-in services.

Jill McQuaid, chair of Winsford Community Action Project (WINCAP), which runs the centre said: "It's so disheartening to see the centre being vandalised in this way. It was set up by the community for the community and is well used. To lose it would be a devastating blow to the residents, not only in this area but across Winsford.  We have to pay for these repairs and if vandalism like this continues, it could mean the centre has to close because the money would not be there to keep it open."

We would appeal for anyone with information about who was involved in causing this damage to contact us.

Theft of Copper

In recent weeks we have seen an increase in the theft of copper, be it in the form of piping or cabling. Of particular concern have been incidents in Moulton, Davenham and Allostock where overhead and underground cables have been targeted. The stripping of these types of cables could lead to a loss of telecommunications, with the possible result of calls to emergency services not getting through. If you have any suspicions regarding work being carried out in service ducts or on other service cables, please give us a call. I would rather have genuine workmen checked out than take a report of cable being stolen.

Incidents

• Reported on March 8: Grange Lane, Winsford. Eight small windows were broken on the Knights Grange Sports Complex. Stones thrown at the building. 
• Reported on March 8: High Street, Winsford. Over the weekend period, lead has been removed from the roof of a building near the Verdin Centre.
• Reported on March 8: Road Three, Winsford. Two outbuildings of a commercial premises were broken into over the weekend period. Not further information available at this time. 
• Reported on March 10: Ledward Street, Winsford. Overnight the wheels of a Mercedes Van were stolen.
• Reported on March 10: Ways Green, Winsford. The theft of a spare wheel from the underside of a vehicle.
• Reported on March 10: Road Five, Winsford. A commercial premises broken into, computer equipment and copper piping stolen.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents, or others, please contact us on the number above, or 0845 458 0000. If you have information but are reluctant to identify yourself Crime Stoppers is a safe and easy way to give the Police information if you want to remain anonymous. Just tell us what you know, not who you are. Call 0800 555 111.

Regards

Inspector Dave Snasdell.

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