Rugby Rural Area
Coventry Man Jailed After Police Dog Discovers £48,000 Cash in Car
A Coventry man has been jailed after a police dog discovers £48,000 in his vehicle. Bernard Morinaj, 23, of Cordin View, Coventry appeared at Coventry Magistrates Court on Monday (8 December) where he pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property. On 13 November 2020, officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Patrol Unit and the Dog…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police No Drink/Drug Drive Campaign
Warwickshire Police have charged a 34 year old man from Nuneaton with driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs after a member of the public called the police at 20.50 hours on 13 December due to concern about a vehicle parked on the B4114 Nuneaton Road near Monwode Lea Lane. Officers arrived and arrested the…
Read MoreMan Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter – Warwick Crown Court
Following a Warwickshire Police investigation, a man has today been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter. James Atkins, 43, of London Road, Willoughby, appeared at Warwick Crown Court today (Monday 14 December) where he was found guilty by a jury. At around 6.15pm on the evening of 26 August 2017, James’ partner, 40-year-old Deana Simpson (pictured below), was…
Read MoreTwo New Additions to Rural Crime Team
Warwickshire’s Rural Crime Team Welcomes Two New Additions Warwickshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has welcomed a new face the team and been further boosted by a new 4×4 vehicle for its fleet. PC Matt Simms becomes the eighth constable in the expanded team, joining PC Kate Taylor with responsibility for South East Warwickshire. In addition,…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached the latest newsletter from our Rural Crime Team: November Newsletter 2020
Read MoreTrailer Stolen Near Sawbridge
Some time between 19.30 hrs 13th Dec and 07.00 hrs 14th Dec, may possibly have been around 05.00 hrs, but this cannot be confirmed at present, unknown offender(s) entered a farm near Sawbridge and stole an Ifor Williams cattle trailer. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may have seen this trailer being moved/driven along the…
Read MoreBurglary in Wolvey
Sometime in the late evening yesterday (13/12/20), unknown offender(s) entered a property in Wolvey and stole a handbag and its contents. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us online at…
Read MoreOutbuilding Entered in Grandborough
Some time between 19.00 hrs yesterday and 07.00 hrs this morning (14th December) , unknown offender(s) forced entry to an outbuilding at a rural property in Grandborough, it is not believed anything has been taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their…
Read MoreTrailer Stolen Near Willey
At around 14.30/14.45hrs yesterday (13/12/20), unknown males gained access to a rural location near Willey and stole a trailer, described as like a car transporter type. If you may have seen this trailer being moved or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by…
Read MoreAlert – Scam Phone Upgrade Call
A Warwickshire resident reported receiving a scam phone call from someone falsely claiming to represent Carphone Warehouse. The caller asked for personal information including occupation, date of birth and bank details before asking for an upfront payment of £53.00. No money was paid on this occasion. Another resident reported a similar approach by someone pretending…
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