POLICE STATIONS CLOSING? – THAT’S NEWS TO ME.

Some of you have approached me and other officers stationed here saying that you have heard rumours that the Police Station here in Tisbury is going to close. The latest information from the powers that be is that there are no plans to close any Police Stations. So do not worry. Rumours are just that………. rumours. It looks like I will be the Neighbourhood Beat Team Manager for the Tisbury area and PC Bob Salter has been selected for the same job in the Mere area. The latest information is that we should be ‘going live’ on the 14th of December with a PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) each to assist. All other Police Officers on the Tisbury and Mere Section will have by then moved elsewhere.

ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS AUGUST 2006.

Fatal.
16th 0245hrs A303/A350 junction. Two lorries involved in a head on collision. One of the drivers died as a result of his injuries.
27th 1635hrs A303 Chicklade. Head on collision between a car and a lorry. Driver of the car died as a result of injuries sustained.

Serious Injuries.
10th 2135hrs. A30 between Fovant and Ludwell. Head on collision between a motorcycle and a car. Motorcycle rider had a leg amputated at hospital.

Minor injuries only.
5th 0915hrs A303 Zeals. Car into a ditch.
7th 2029hrs. A303 near the A350. Car and tractor.
12th 1507hrs A303 Somerset border. Car into central barrier.
13th 1353hrs B3092 north of Maiden Bradley. 2 cars.
23rd 1847hrs B3089 Hindon. Car versus lorry.
23rd 1403hrs Wardour. Minor accident on private road.

No injuries reported.
1st 1500hrs A303 Chilmark Down. Car versus lorry.
2nd 1221hrs A3030 Mere. 2 cars crashed.
11th 1418hrs A350 East Knoyle. Car overturned.
20th 0550hrs B3092 north of Maiden Bradley. Car into a field.
20th 1132hrs A303 Willoughby Hedge. 5 car shunt.
20th 1233hrs A303 Chicklade. 5 car shunt.
23rd 0040hrs A303 Willoughby Hedge. 2 cars.
23rd 1812hrs B3081 Rushmore. 2 cars.
24th 0141hrs A350 Semley. Car off road.
26th 1151hrs A303 Chilmark Down. 5 car shunt.

ONE MONTH 19 ACCIDENTS. TWO FATALITIES. ONE LEG AMPUTATED. 42 VEHICLES DAMAGED (MANY OF THEM WRITTEN OFF). THIS ALL HAPPENED ON OUR ROADS DURING AUGUST. PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY.

REPORTED CRIME & ARRESTS IN AUGUST 2006

TISBURY BEAT
(TISBURY, WEST TISBURY, WARDOUR, HATCH, EAST HATCH, WEST HATCH & NEWTOWN)
Beat Officer: PC Mark Steele mark.steele@wiltshire.police.uk
8th Graffiti painted over play park in Weaveland Road.
13th 3 kids bikes stolen from Churchill Estate. 2 recovered later in river.
28th Male from Tisbury arrested in Tisbury for drink driving.

TISBURY NORTH BEAT
(BERWICK ST. LEONARD, CHICKSGROVE, CHICKLADE, CHILMARK, FONTHILL BISHOP, FONTHILL GIFFORD, FOVANT, HINDON, RIDGE, SUTTON MANDEVILLE & SWALLOWCLIFFE)
Beat Officer: PC Mark Littlewood mark.littlewood@wiltshire.police.uk
4th Lady parked car outside the church in Fovant. Whilst she took flowers in a thief took her handbag from her car.
17th Burglar broke into a house in Fovant. Ran off empty handed when burglar alarm activated.
22nd Bungalow burgled in Chilmark, jewellery stolen.
24th House burgled in Ansty. Jewellery and cash stolen.

TISBURY SOUTH BEAT
(ANSTY, ALVEDISTON, BERWICK ST.JOHN, CHARLTON, THE COOMBES, THE DONHEADS, LUDWELL & TOLLARD ROYAL):
Beat Officer: PC Andy Lee andy.lee@wiltshire.police.uk
2nd Schoolboy from Shaftesbury arrested for causing criminal damage to several properties in the Donheads.
11th Minor assault on a male following verbal argument.
17th 16yr old girl arrested for assault in Donhead St Mary. 18th Camera stolen from a rucksack at the Larmer Tree Gardens.
23rd Two males arrested for being Drunk and Disorderly in Donhead St Mary.
25th 13yr and 16yr old boy arrested for causing damage to play equipment with an air rifle in Donhead St Mary.
25th Motorcycle stolen from outside a house in Donhead St Andrew.
28th Car stereo stolen from a car in Donhead St Andrew.

MERE BEAT (including BURTON)
Beat Officers: PC Pete Robins pete.robins@wiltshire.police.uk
1st Male arrested on suspicion of burglary. 16th Male from Essex arrested on the A303 for drink driving. 23rd Privet hedge cut down in Mere by unknown lopper. 29th Tools stolen from an insecure garage in Mere.

MERE SOUTH BEAT
(EAST KNOYLE, WEST KNOYLE, SEMLEY, SEDGEHILL & WILLOUGHBY HEDGE)
Beat Officer PC Bob Salter bob.salter@wiltshire.police.uk
19th Wheel trims stolen from a Citroen in East Knoyle.
19th Quantity of logs stolen from a garden in east Knoyle.
29th Garage in Sedgehill broken into and a trailer stolen.

MERE NORTH BEAT
(GASPER, KILMINGTON, MAIDEN BRADLEY, NORTON FERRIS, STOURTON, WOLVERTON & ZEALS)
No specific beat officer
3rd Bungalow burgled in Zeals, whilst occupant in hospital.
5th Handbag stolen from car parked at Whitesheet Hill.
12th Attempted break in to a farm building at Stourton.

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING.

The Salisbury Police Division wish to extend an invitation to you and representatives of your area or village to a Community Safety and Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the South Wilts School for Girls, Stratford Road, Salisbury at 7p.m. on Monday 20th November 2006. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. The Divisional Commander A/ Chief Superintendent King and other Officers from around the Police Division will host the meeting which will include an exhibition of Police and Trade stands whereby you can meet the Officers and other representatives over refreshments at the end of the presentations. If you would like further information please contact Barry Strange Neighbourhood Watch and Crime Prevention Officer on 01722 435213.

Wiltshire Police 0845 408 7000 24 hour number

TISBURY POLICE STATION - OPENING TIMES. (01747-870203)
Monday, Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday- 9.00am to 1.00pm. Thursday- 9.00am to 5.00pm.

MERE POLICE STATION – OPENING TIMES. (01747-860268)
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 0930hrs until 1230hrs. Friday from 1600hrs until 1900hrs.
Saturday from 0800hrs until 1100hrs.Thursday and Sunday – CLOSED.

24 HOUR NUMBER 01380-735735. CRIMESTOPPERS 0800-555-111.

If anyone has any information about any of the above listed crimes please give us a ring at Tisbury or Mere. Your help could lead to the apprehension of offenders or the recovery of property. If you would prefer to pass information anonymously (rewards are available) ring CRIMESTOPPERS.

CONTROL ROOM 01722-411444
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111