We’d like to offer our thanks to a resident of Littledean who offered mince pies to our officers stood on a road closure this afternoon, it was very much appreciated! 🥧🎄
#RandomActOfKindness
Supt Jane Probert attended Café 16 in Coleford to present Sal Wozencroft with a bouquet of flowers as a way to say thank you for all her work during the pandemic. Sal has been helping families in need with food parcels and hot meals with the help of volunteers.
#CommunityCafe
Forest Policing Neighbourhood Team gave a big thank you to our colleagues in the NHS and all key workers across the country by clapping outside the Dilke Hospital at 8pm this evening.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Ps Parry and Inspector Cook from the NH team have been out on foot patrol in Lydney , making sure there are no gatherings of more than 2..... only some geese hanging about 🐤🦆🐥🦢
Please everyone - essential journeys only...!
#stayhomestaysafe
*GRAPHIC WARNING* We're appealing for information after two birds of prey were found dead with one having been shot
A Goshawk and Sparrowhawk were found next to a bus stop just south of
#Aylburton
near
#Lydney
on Monday 25 April.
More:
PCSO Garcia-Cote was on patrol this morning in Bathurst Park in Lydney and was joined by
@GlosHorsePol
.
The park was empty today so good to see the community is following Gov guidelines to
#StayHomeSaveLives
#ProtectOurNHS
All in a days work Forest police successfully detained an escaped rhea today. Thanks to all the members of public who called in.
#hotfuxzz
#allinadayswork
We've announced improvements to the way we work at a local level in the county, including the appointment of a new Superintendent for the Forest of Dean and Gloucester local policing area, Jane Probert. You can read more about Jane and our plans here:
On Friday evening, Officers provided a uniformed escort to Mitcheldeans Running Man , Martin Heath - since the start of lockdown he has run locally every night in a different costume, raising money for local charities and running over 440 miles! Amazing achievement 🥳 🏃♂️ 🚨
Four lads who had commited ASB were given an hours litter picking by Neighbourhood officers today in Coleford. Filled three bags with rubbish and made the town tidier.
#lessonlearned
..
PS Parry on patrol on Harrison Way, Lydney following reports of ASB scramblers intercepted 2 motorbikes being ridden with no insurance. Both seized Section 165 RTA.
#youcanridebutyoucanthide
#forestpolice
PCSO Ellis Gazzard has joined the Neighbourhood team in Lydney. He was out on foot patrol over the weekend. If you see him out and about, stop and say hello
#visibleInTheCommunity
#NeighbourhoodPolicing
PCSO Nick Jones and PCSO Sue Pritchard were out patrolling the Forest of Dean beauty spots today.
Just to remind people that the Forest of Dean Cycle Trails are currently closed following the recent Government advice.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Following reports of motorbikes in the area of Broadwell, Coleford Police have seized a motorbike causing anti-social behaviour in the area.
#PoliceSeizeMotorbike
#StayHomeSaveLives
Police have arrested a male for attempting to snatch a handbag from a Newent resident today. Thanks to the kind assistance of a member of public who apprehended the male he is now in custody awaiting process.
The victim is receiving support..
@NewentNews
Look who rode into
#Cinderford
today 🐴
@GlosHorsePol
were in town to provide a presence, say hello to residents and visitors to the area as well as providing public reassurance.
#HorsesOnPatrol
Today with the Forest of Dean District Council, Officers conducted stop checks in the Forest including rogue traders, scrap metal carriers & fly-tippers. 30+ vehicles stopped, several drivers reported for carrying waste without a licence & 1 vehicle seized for no insurance
We're pleased to say that Phillip Morgan, who was reported missing from Cinderford earlier today, was located a short while ago and is safe. Thank you to everyone who helped share our appeal to find him!
Police Special Operations Team have stopped a vehicle in the Ruraldean, Drybrook area today for No Insurance. The Vehicle has been recovered by Police and the driver has been arrested for drug driving.
#VehicleRecoveryForNoInsurance
#PoliceArrestForDrugdriving
Forest Officers want to give a huge thank you to all the efforts from the Fire Service who worked so hard to get the fire under control yesterday at Sling.
Also a big thank you to residents and passers by for being supportive with Road closures and redirections.
@Glosfire
PCSO Nick Jones and PCSO Sue Pritchard were out on foot patrol in Lydney and Newnham this morning and then moved onto Cinderford this afternoon. The Recreational Parks and Play Parks were very quiet today.
A big thank you to the local communities.
#StayHomeSaveLives
There's a new PCSO in the West Dean area as Nat Lang has now moved from covering Lydney. She was in Bream at the weekend but if you see her in your area stop for chat or just say hello
#VisibleInTheCommunity
#NeighbourhoodPolicing
PCSO's from the Newent Neighbourhood Policing Team have been checking beauty spots. Children's Play Parks were very empty, however Mayhill was quite busy. Gentle reminder that travelling in a vehicle to walk your dog is not essential travel.
#stayhomeprotectthenhssavelives
We're aware of a possible shop reopening, against Covid legislation, in Coleford tomorrow and our officers will be in the town and ready to issue fines for any breaches if needed. Full statement here:
Good to see Lydney Police Station operational again, although not yet open to the public. Officers working from there will be PS Parry, PCSO’s Tom Oliver, Tracy Garcia-Cote, Nat Lang and Mark Robertson along with PC’s Cath McDay and Jack Stephens.
A cannabis grow with more than 350 plants has been dismantled after it was discovered at a premises in an industrial unit in Lydney on Tuesday. More on this here -
PCSO Jones and PCSO Jenkins have been out on foot patrol over the previous weekend (luckily before the rain) in Cinderford.
Engaging with the local community and tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
We are pleased to report that 22-year-old Rose who was reported missing has been located and will now be receiving the support that she requires.
Officers would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal as well as colleagues from NPAs & SARA for their assistance.
Lydney NH officers stopped a vehicle yesterday in Lydney - the driver had no insurance , no licence and was drink driving - 3 charges today ! Further to 2 vehicle seizures and a drugs seizure - busy weekend had by all 👍🏾👮🏼♀️👮🏽♂️🚓
Forest officers were out supporting Mitcheldean's 'Running Man' yesterday. Martin Heath runs daily in different costumes to raise money for Great Oaks Hospice, Coleford. Keep up the good work Martin! 😀.
#StayAlert
#GreatOaks
#RunningMan
PCSO Oliver has been out and about in Lydney Town Centre on foot patrol today speaking to local business owners and members of the community, great to see the community keeping to the government guidance (apart from the geese).
We're continuing to visit pubs/ bars to ensure they're sticking to Covid rules. PC Matt Hammond was at the White Horse, Mitcheldean and Severn View, Lydney this week and deemed both Covid secure. He was also impressed with their determination to tackle any ASB on their premises.
PCSO Shuttleworth, PCSO Selwyn and PCSO Jenkins have been out on patrol in Newent, Dymock, Kempley, Bromsberrow Heath and Highnam today. Here are a few of the lovely Rainbows we seen out on our patrols.
A big thank you to the community.
#StaySafeStayHome
PCSO Shuttleworth and PCSO Jenkins have been out on foot patrol in Cinderford over the weekend. Engaging with the local community and tackling anti-social behaviour.
#CommunityEnagagement
@GlosPolSpecials
And if your 🐕 is inside your car and we cannot find someone close by, we will put the window in. What's better the cost of a new window or the cost of your dog's life ?
#Heatwave
#RSPCA
Officers have been carrying out a speed survey in the High Street area of Ruardean after concerns were raised by the community, 16 vehicles were found to be travelling at 31mph + with the highest at 44mph in a 30mph zone.
#roadsafety
#safeandsocialdriving
Forest Response Officers have been out and seized an uninsured bike today being driven by an underage driver in Cinderford. Another bike bites the dust...!
#saferroads
#stayhomestaysafe
PCSO Nick Jones and PCSO Sue Pritchard out on Foot Patrol in Cinderford today from 12noon to 7pm. Very quiet around the Town. Good to see. Thank you.
#StayHomeSaveLives
PCSO Lang, PCSO Jones, PCSO Jenkins and PCSO Teague from the Forest Neighbourhood Team have completed targeted foot patrols and crime prevention leaflet drops in Newent Town this evening, following some recent reports of van breaks in the area.
Lydney NH team seized a bike today under Sec 59 following numerous complaints re nuisance use in the Littledean area...
#anotherbikebitesthedust
🏍!
#saferroads
On this day in 1984 WPC Yvonne Fletcher was on duty having been deployed to monitor a demonstration when she was fatally wounded by a shot fired from the Libyan embassy on St James's Square, London.
#LestWeForget
#RIP
courtesy of
Two men have been charged following an investigation into high value burglaries in the Forest of Dean in December.
More information on this can be found here:
A 43yo man from Blakeney & a 24yo man from Lydney were arrested on Tuesday in Moseley Green on suspicion of possessing criminal property after several £1,000 were found during a police stop/search. A car has been seized under Proceeds of Crime. Both released under investigation.
“Successful winter drink drive campaign this evening in the Forest for the Neighbourhood team.
Thank you to all the members of the public who were patient and co-operative.
All drivers blew zero which is great to see”.
#Notodrinkdriving
PCSO's Tom Oliver and Dawn Teague out in Cinderforford today. After stopping at
@coopuk
to check if staff have had any problems they returned a lost dog to it's owner. Now on reassurance patrols. All in a days work for the PCSO's 😀
#SocialDistancing
#StayingHomeSavesLives
Congratulations to some of our
@ForestPolice
officers who won awards at the Impact Awards this year. PCSO's Sue Pritchard & Pete Timmins for outstanding work within the communities, PC Craig Redman for actions beyond the call of duty and PS Mark Burns for high quality service.
Forest Neighbourhood Policing Team were out at various locations across the Forest this evening at 8pm. Supporting the clap for the NHS and all Key Workers.
#ClapForKeyWorkers
A woman whose body was discovered in the Forest of Dean last Tuesday (12 May) has been named as Phoenix Netts, aged 28. Her family has released the following tribute:
We'd been working with
@DetectivesWMP
and they're now leading the murder investigation.
PCSO Garcia-Cote and PC Louth were conducting speed checks yesterday in Beachley and in Lydney. This was for awareness and monitoring purposes but they still had a productive day.
#StaySafe
#VisibleInTheCommunity
Neighbourhood Officers in Coleford sighted the below vehicle driving through Coleford in the direction of Lydney with no insurance, officers in Lydney then located the vehicle and seized it under section 165 of the RTA and reported the driver for driving with no insurance.
PC TURNER on patrol today spotted an uninsured and untaxed vehicle that had been seen driving around the COLEFORD area. Vehicle seized from the owner, who was also wanted on warrant.
#PC1824
TURNER
#triptocells
PCSO Garcia-Cote on patrol around Sedbury and Beachley this morning with no issues but a beautiful view. Was great to see people adhering to the social-distancing guidelines.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#SocialDistancing
Police have carried out a Joint operation with FODDC, Tewkesbury Borough Council and the Environment Agency to look at vehicles carrying waste without proper licences in order to clamp down on fly tipping. In total 34 vehicles were stopped.
@FoDDC
@TewkesburyBCgov
@EnvAgency
Last night we arrested two people as part of high visible patrols in Cinderford to combat ASB, drug dealing and criminal activity.
We will be back out this evening to continue to support the community and conduct more pro-active patrols as part of Operation Reacher.
North Forest NPT PC’s have seized a car this evening for persistently being driven without insurance and without having tax.
Drivers are reminded that insurance and tax are not optional, and are instrumental in reducing risk to all road users.
#roadsafety
Lydney Police Station has reopened. If you would like to talk to us in person you now can in Lydney. Our police station reception is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm.
#EveryCrimeMatters
#EveryContactCounts
Local NH PS Parry has been out In Lydney - All was quiet at Regentsholme this Saturday afternoon, on what would of been a busy match day as the season draws to an end - Lydney RFC are keeping safe please do likewise
#stayhomestaysafe