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Resolved Priorities
Recently resolved priorities for your neighbourhood are as follows:
Waste Issues And Fly-tipping
You Said: 12 Jul 2010
Partnership working to respond to issues of fly tipping and rubbish removal in the Devonport neighbourhood.
This has been confirmed as a current priority at the neighbourhood meeting on Thursday 21st July.
We Did: 19 Jan 2012
Update for February 2012
Regular visits are still being carried out by Plymouth City Council waste team and there are regular patrols carried out by the neighbourhood policing team.
The local policing team are regularly in contact with Plymouth City Council waste team. Visits are carried out by the council, neighbourhood team and Paul Marten the neighbourhood manager in the Devonport area to identify waste hot spots . If you wish to report any fly-tipping please visit the Plymouth city Council website www.plymouth.gov.uk
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Drugs Misuse And Dealing
You Said: 21 Jul 2011
Action to tackle harm related to the dealing and misuse of controlled drugs in the Devonport Neighbourhood.
We Did: 19 Jan 2012
Update for January 2012
11 crimes have been reported during the month for offences of possession of a controlled substance. Of these 11 crimes, 3 arrests have been made, 5 cannabis warnings have been issued and other enquiries are still ongoing.
Officers from the neighbourhood team will be carrying out regular patrols in the area and robust stop checks of individuals.
If you have any concerns or would like to report drug dealing or usage in your area please E-mail the neighbourhood team from this website or speak to one of the officers or PCSO'S in the street. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Traffic & highways issues
You Said: 19 Oct 2010
Concerns raised over various traffic issues including parked vehicles and anti-social driving.
We Did: 21 Jul 2011
Update for May & June 2011
Officers from the neighbourhood team continue to patrol the area on foot and in vehicles. During this time 2 x arrests have been made for driving whilst under the influence of drugs and 1 x arrest has been made for being drunk in charge of a pedal cycle. Enquiries are ongoing in these cases. Fixed penalty notices have also been issued for vehicles causing an obstruction and for vehicles not displaying a valid and in date tax disc. Officers from the neighbourhood team will also be liaising with parking enforcement officers from Plymouth City Council to look at enforcement measures for vehicles parked on yellow lines.
If you have any concerns or would like to report an issue with a parked vehicle then you can do this as follows:
If a vehicle is parked causing an obstruction or is not displaying a valid tax disc then contact the local neighbourhood policing team who will look into this.
If a vehicle is parked on yellow lines please contact Plymouth City Council on 01752 668000 or www.plymouth.gov.uk
Update for March & April 2011
On Wednesday 16 April officers from Devon & Cornwall Police and the MOD Police carried out a joint operation utilising automatic number plate recognition camera technology, A.N.P.R. as it is known in the Devonport area. PC'S, PCSO'S and Special Constables carried out checks on vehicles in Ferry Road and Cumberland Road. In addition to this officers were on hand on Ferry Road checking on seat belt and driving whilst using mobile phone offences.
A total of 2623 vehicles were scanned by the A.N.P.R. cameras. Of these vehicles 15 vehicles triggered an interest on the A.N.P.R. Camera system.
1 x endorsable fixed penalty notice was issued for no insurance, 1 x non endorsable fixed penalty notice was issued for not wearing a seat belt, 1 x vehicle defect form was issued to a driver for a faulty rear light and 18 x drivers were given words of advice.
Devon & Cornwall Police and MOD Police will continue to work in partnership to make Devonport a safer place.
Update for January & February 2011
On Wednesday 16 February a traffic operation was carried out throughout the Devonport area including the use of a speed gun to detect speed along Kings Road. Officers were also based on Ferry Road to deal with various traffic related offences when leaving the Torpoint Ferry. PC'S, PCSO'S and Special Constables from the local neighbourhood team were involved utilising marked and unmarked vehicles. Numerous vehicles were stopped and fixed penalty notices and words of advice were given out throughout the day.
Drivers who are seen driving along Marlborough Street in the pedestrian area will now be given warnings not to. Failure to adheed to a warning will result in a fixed penalty notice being issued.
1 male was arrested for drinking and driving during January and February in the Devonport area. The male has been charged to appear before the magistrates court in due course. If you see or know anybody that may be drinking and driving then please call us on 08452 777444 or 999 if you think it is an emergency and are seriously concerned. If you would like to remain anonymous then you can always call crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Update for December 2010
On Friday 31 December a traffic operation was carried out in Kings Road by members of the local Neighbourhood team including PC'S and PCSO'S using the speed gun. Numerous vehicles were stopped and drivers given words of advice.
Update for November 2010
On Sat. 26 November a traffic operation was carried out in Kings Road by the Neighbourhood team including members of the Specials, using the speed gun. As a result five FP notices were issued, one driver reported for excess speed and numerous drivers given words of advice.
An operation to enforce the ‘pedestrian zone’ in Marlborough Street is being planned.
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Anti-Social Behaviour
You Said: 29 Jun 2011
Priority to deal with Anti Social Behaviour within the Devonport Neighbourhood.
We Did: 21 Jul 2011
The neighbourhood team constantly monitor anti-social behaviour in the Devonport area. This is done in the way of regular foot patrols in the area and engagement with young persons.
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Drugs Use and Dealing
You Said: 16 Jun 2010
Action to tackle harm related to the dealing and misuse of controlled drugs in the Devonport Neighbourhood.
This is a continuing priority and confirmed recently at the Neighbourhood (PACT) meeting on 19th October.
Although this is not a current PACT priority the neighbourhood team will continue to tackle with the dealing and misuse of controlled drugs.
We Did: 29 Jun 2011
Update for January & February 2011
4 Arrests were made for possession of a class B drug during stop checks. 2 arrests were for possession of amphetamine and 2 arrests were for possession of cannabis. Of the 4 persons arrested, 3 have been charged and enquiries are still ongoing in regards to the 4th person.
In addition to this 2 warnings were also issued on the street for the possession of cannabis.
Update for December 2010
During December 5 arrests have been made following on street stop checks and searches of properties. Offences range from possession of Cannabis and diazepam to production of cannabis and possession with intent to supply of class C tablets. Enquiries are currently ongoing. All of these arrests are not related.
Update for November 2010
In addition to the below closure order there have been three on street stop checks and arrests for possession of diazepam and heroin.
Also two other offences of possession following unrelated arrests, cannabis and valium seized.
There was a further arrest for the possession of crack cocaine following a non drugs related visit to a house.
A three month closure order has been granted on a property in Raglan Road, Devonport by Plymouth Magistrates.
The flat was used for drugs and has been closed after the court ruled it was a magnet for noisy and abusive addicts.
The court found the flat was used for the use or supply of Class A drugs and that led to antisocial behaviour which disturbed neighbours.
Witnesses told the court their lives were being disrupted by a string of visitors at all times of the day and night.
Neighbourhood beat manager PC Simon Lemon said police executed a drugs warrant back in May and discovered heroin, cannabis and drug paraphernalia.
Police and council staff have sealed up the flat.
Update for October 10
Three arrests following proactive stop and searches of persons on the street. Quantities of heroin and cannabis found.
One other person arrested for possession of cannabis following an arrest at their home address.
Update for September 10
The team continues to gain a large amount of intelligence information in the area and plan for future warrants.
The team executed a warrant in Raglan Road in early September, 5 persons were arrested and quantities of heroin and cash seized.
A further warrant was executed in the Devonport area and quantities of cocaine seized.
There have been 2 arrests for possession of mephedrone and cannabis following stop and searches on the street, and 2 arrests for possession of heroin following a flat search for an unrelated matter.
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