A local police team is scaling dizzy heights in its ambitious drive to combat crime in a Derbyshire village.
Following a recent police crackdown, numerous charges have been filed, leading to arrests and some convictions.
Officers, led by a local sergeant, have worked through extensive case files in the past month to tackle criminal activity in the community.
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In a statement, the force said its sergeant authorised 80 charges – a figure reached through a diligent review process with his team.
Among these charges are cases of theft, various public order offences, drug possession, assault — including four incidents against police officers — and a range of driving violations, from dangerous driving to driving without insurance or while using a mobile device.
Notably, charges have also been brought for cases involving dangerous dogs.
Offenders also face charges for allowing out-of-control dogs and failing to meet conditions for keeping XL Bully breeds.
In addition to filing charges, the police maintained a strong focus on community engagement, making arrests and releasing offenders on bail for further investigation where needed.
Reflecting on the month’s achievements, the force praised its team and the support from Inspector Potts, the Local Policing Unit, the custody investigation team, and custody officers, who all contributed to ensuring community safety.
What the Police said about the arrests and charges including XL Bully dogs
In an update, a spokesperson for Swadlincote SNT said:
- Arrested
- Charged
- Remanded
- Convicted
“The Sergeant has authorised 80 Charges last month and drank twice as many coffees whilst stuck in his office with his red book. These charges have resulted from numerous case files submitted by the hard-working team.
Following charges:-
- Thefts,
- Section 5 Public Order,
- Section 4 Public order,
- Possession of drugs,
- Assaults of which 4 were on emergency workers (Police),
- Obstruction of a Police Constable,
- Handling stolen goods,
- Driving with no motor insurance certificate,
- Dangerous driving,
- Driving without due care and attention,
- Driving whilst using a mobile device,
- Fail to stop for a Police Constable,
- Disqualified driving,
- Criminal damage,
- Dangerous Dogs out of control,
- Fail to comply with conditions of keeping an XL Bully dog.
“We still managed to do our main role of community engagement, and a lot more arrests where the offenders have been bailed for further enquiries .
The sergeant said: “This is an amazing effort by an amazing team that all get on so well and just want to make our community safer, which the above shows we are doing.
“We have been supported by Inspector POTTS, our LPU colleagues, Custody investigation team and Custody officers throughout these investigations”.
