Man accused of possessing heroin doesn't turn up to court

March 29, 2017, 10:09 am

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A man who did not appear at court after he was charged with being found in possession of heroin has had his case adjourned.Jason Crocker, aged 39 and from Pembroke Lane, Devonport, was arrested by police on October 27 last year in Stoke. Officers who searched him found a quantity of diamorphine, a Class A drug. Crocker was later charged with possession of 0.62 grams of heroin. He did not attend court today for his first hearing. Magistrates adjourned the case until April 20 at 2.30pm.READ...

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March 29, 2017, 11:41 am

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A police campaign which saw officers use a double decker bus to target law-breaking motorists has been deemed a 'great success'. More than 100 people were caught during the two day No Excuses operation which saw officers use the vehicle donated by Plymouth Citybus which drove in and around the city. The aim was to target what police called the "fatal five" driving offences – careless driving, mobile phone use, drink and drugs, no seatbelt and speed. The operation found...

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March 30, 2017, 4:42 am

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Police have warned a new parking spot could become a magnet for crime – unless lights are installed. An unused car park adjacent to Tavistock Road, where the controversial Derriford Transport Scheme is underway, will be brought back into use for 18 months. There will be 46 temporary car parking spaces on the former Seaton Barracks parade ground, and although road markings will be painted on the site, there won't be any lighting. And police have voiced their concerns over the...

This parking charge scam is from another country

March 30, 2017, 4:56 am

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Peter Shears, an expert in consumer law from Plymouth Law School, warns readers about a parking ticket scam which appears to involve the wrong currency. Over the past four years or so the number of trading standards officers we have across the country to enforce consumer criminal law and protect us all, has fallen by 52%. This is because these 'boots on the ground' are funded by local government and the funding of local government has been and continues to be decimated. Last month the...

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March 30, 2017, 5:38 am

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Humberside Police say they aim to take up a trailblazing Plymouth-born safeguarding children scheme during a special conference. More than 200 representatives from schools and local authorities across the Humberside Police force area gathered at Hull's KCOM Stadium to hear more about Operation Encompass. Key speakers at the conference included its creators, former Devonport police officer Sgt David Carney-Haworth and his wife, Torpoint nursery and infant headteacher Elisabeth. They were...

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March 30, 2017, 8:19 am

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FIVE building bosses jailed for plundering cash from Princess Yachts must wait to hear whether they will have to pay back more than £1 million.Prosecutors claim that the plotters milked the luxury boatbuilder of the money and have launched a legal bid to seize their assets.But a complicated hearing which has spread over three days has failed to reach a conclusion.Company managers Glyn Thompson and Roger Truen hooked up with contractor Darren Tallon to run a series of complex frauds to milk...

Man admits repeatedly abusing girls 30 years ago

March 30, 2017, 8:19 am

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A man has admitted the repeated sexual abuse of two girls over two years more than three decades ago.Iain Ottway, now 40, indecently assaulted the children when he was about 14 and they were aged between nine and 11, Plymouth Crown Court heard.Read more: Cruel conwoman deserves eight year sentence, appeal judges saySmartly-dressed Ottway pleaded guilty to ten offences between 1987 and 1990. He admitted one offence of gross indecency with a child and six further offences of indecent assault...

Two muggers jailed for a decade for ruining life of elderly man

March 30, 2017, 8:30 am

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Two drug addicts have been jailed for a total of almost ten years for robbing an 86-year-old man of more than £2,000 - and leaving his life in ruins.Prolific offenders Tony McDonough, aged 30, and 36-year-old David Knight mugged the pensioner in broad daylight in the centre of genteel Tavistock.Garage owner Robert Carr was dragged along the floor as he bravely tried to hang on to his takings, Plymouth Crown Court heard.He was left bruised and grazed, needing physiotherapy and forced to use...

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March 30, 2017, 8:37 am

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A DRUGGED-UP burglar who terrified a girl and punched her father in the face has avoided going to jail for a second time – despite failing to comply with his original sentence.Andrew Clarke, aged 32, was given a community order last year for a string of burglaries and an assault, much to the disgust of the man he attacked.But he was dragged back to court because his chaotic drug-addicted lifestyle left him incapable of complying.A judge has now released him on bail to be assessed for a...

Woman avoids prison after being convicted of social housing fraud

March 30, 2017, 9:00 am

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A woman who lied about living at her mother's council house so she could inherit it after her mum died has been convicted at court.The case against Cara Wood, of Waterleat Avenue, Paignton, was brought by Plymouth City Council's Corporate Fraud team on behalf of Teignbridge Council.Wood appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where she was convicted of making a false claim on 9 October 2014 to Teign Housing by stating that she lived at 39 Furlong Close, Buckfast for at least 12 months...

Yob girls urinate in Central Park - and then batter family

March 30, 2017, 9:50 am

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Police are hunting a gang of youths who launched a savage and unprovoked attack on a family who took offence at them urinating in public.The 52-year-old mum, her 21 year-old son and his 21-year-old girlfriend decided to attend Rowlands Funfair currently set up at Central Park at around 8.40pm on Sunday March 26.The mum told The Herald: "My son said it'd be a Mother's Day thing just to have a bit of fun. "We had just walked up to the gate, opposite where the Life Centre is, and we were...

Chinese nurses learn how Plymouth became dementia-friendly city

March 31, 2017, 1:19 am

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Nursing students from China visited the city to learn how Plymouth became the 2016 Dementia Friendly City.The award, given to the city by the Alzheimer's Society, raised the profile of Plymouth and how the community approach helps people suffering with dementia. Sgt Rachel Ward, based at Devonport police station, said she hosted a visit by eight Chinese nursing students and their professors who have spent much of March in the city to learn more about the work being done. She said: "Devon...

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March 31, 2017, 2:16 am

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Police officers will be patrolling at the Stonehouse Creek site this weekend – to stop any car boot sales taking place. Two unauthorised car boot sales have been held at the car park near to the social club since the company went bust - despite the site being locked up. Lisa Thomas, from Neville and Co which is dealing with the Stonehouse Creek Community Development Trust's liquidation, said the locks were broken, and police were subsequently called. Det Insp Mike Cooper told The...

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March 31, 2017, 4:46 am

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Investigators say they have been given "a couple of names" after a brutal unprovoked attack on a family in Central Park.A 52-year-old mum, her 21 year-old son and his 21-year-old girlfriend were attacked at the entrance of Rowlands Funfair in Central Park at around 8.40pm on Sunday, March 26.The assault was launched by a handful of young girls, one of whom had dropped her trousers and urinated in front of the trio. The 52-year-old told The Herald no-one said anything to the suspects,...

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March 31, 2017, 7:27 am

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A man has appeared in court accused of having indecent images of children in his prison cell.Ian Mitchell, aged 55, allegedly had the pictures at Channings Wood in Newton Abbot.He denied having the images on January 28.The category of the pictures was not specified when he appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court.Mitchell, who gave his address as a bail hostel in his home town of Swansea, was arrested a day after his release from jail.Magistrates ruled that the case should be heard at Exeter...

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March 31, 2017, 8:29 am

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Three teenagers have appeared in court accused of holding a youth worker "hostage" during a robbery.Owen Potter, aged 18, and two boys aged 15 and 16 faced Plymouth magistrates accused of holding the man against his will.They are then charged with driving away in his car with his phones, wallet and £10 cash.Potter and the younger boys, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, faced the court in custody to answer two joint charges.They allegedly falsely imprisoned the man...

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March 31, 2017, 9:23 am

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Investigators believe a gang of burglars who targeted Asian homeowners in 2014 may have returned to the city. In April 2014 The Herald reported on a spate of close to 20 burglaries predominantly on the homes of Asian fast-food takeaway and restaurant owners and staff. The home addresses were hit while the owners were at work or away from their property and police were unable to determine how the criminals knew where and when to target the locations, nor who was responsible. Burglaries took...

Plymouth air rage lout threatened to 'take down' Emirates flight

March 31, 2017, 10:00 pm

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A lout left passengers on an international flight terrified when he threatened to take an aircraft down amid a tirade of swearing and shouting, a court heard.Intoxicated Michael Fitzgerald, aged 32, raised his fists at crew members and called one a "bitch" and another "slut" during several hours of thuggish behaviour.Some passengers, including children, were left worried when he vowed to "take down" the flight between Dubai and Newcastle, Plymouth magistrates...

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March 31, 2017, 10:00 pm

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A trio who defrauded Princess Yachts, a mother who abused her own son and a major cocaine dealer are among the degenerates who have been put behind bars this March. Reading why they've been caged, it's a great feeling to know these people won't be sharing the same air space as you for some time. Take a look through the list below. Pervert jailed for six years for luring young girls into sex over Facebook A pervert was jailed for more than six years this month for luring underage girls...

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April 1, 2017, 4:00 am

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A police campaign which saw officers use a double decker bus to target law-breaking motorists has been deemed a 'great success'. More than 100 people were caught during the two day No Excuses operation which saw officers use the vehicle donated by Plymouth Citybus which drove in and around the city. The aim was to target what police called the "fatal five" driving offences – careless driving, mobile phone use, drink and drugs, no seatbelt and speed. The operation found more...