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The Western Express: 17th November 2009 to 1st December 2009
The Western Express: 17th November 2009 to 1st December 2009
This is the regular newsletter for the Warwick Rural West team. Since the last report there have been 77 incidents reported to Warwickshire Police and recorded on the forces command and control system. Out of those incidents:
· Rowdy/nuisance incidents: 3
· Road related (incl RTC and breakdowns): 23
· Theft (incl) theft from motor vehicles and burglary incidents): 22
· Damage incidents: 3
· Suspicious Circumstances: 8
· Alarms: 2
· Other: 16
Crime trend
Please keep all keys secure and hidden.
Please remove all belongings from your cars or vans, when locking up for the night.
Please make sure ALL out buildings and garages and made secure.
Police activity
Local officers arrested a male from Coventry on suspicion of Burglary at a farm north of Warwick. The man is currently on Police bail and has admitted to an offence of handling stolen goods. He was seen on CCTV trying to sell heavy plant for scrap.
Following two separate domestic disputes harassment warning notices have been formally served on a man from Shrewley Common and a man from Hampton Magna.
Barford
Overnight bet Mon. 16/11/09 and Tues.17/11/09 someone took the wheel nuts from a car parked in Sandy Way. The offender left two nuts on all the wheels; this could have caused a serious accident. Anyone with information should contact the local team.
Bishops Tachbrook
Bet Sat 24/10/09 and Wed 11/11/09 offenders have stolen a poppy appeal charity box from St Chads Church.
This is the regular newsletter for the Warwick Rural West team. Since the last report there have been 77 incidents reported to Warwickshire Police and recorded on the forces command and control system. Out of those incidents:
· Rowdy/nuisance incidents: 3
· Road related (incl RTC and breakdowns): 23
· Theft (incl) theft from motor vehicles and burglary incidents): 22
· Damage incidents: 3
· Suspicious Circumstances: 8
· Alarms: 2
· Other: 16
Crime trend
Please keep all keys secure and hidden.
Please remove all belongings from your cars or vans, when locking up for the night.
Please make sure ALL out buildings and garages and made secure.
Police activity
Local officers arrested a male from Coventry on suspicion of Burglary at a farm north of Warwick. The man is currently on Police bail and has admitted to an offence of handling stolen goods. He was seen on CCTV trying to sell heavy plant for scrap.
Following two separate domestic disputes harassment warning notices have been formally served on a man from Shrewley Common and a man from Hampton Magna.
Barford
Overnight bet Mon. 16/11/09 and Tues.17/11/09 someone took the wheel nuts from a car parked in Sandy Way. The offender left two nuts on all the wheels; this could have caused a serious accident. Anyone with information should contact the local team.
Bishops Tachbrook
Bet Sat 24/10/09 and Wed 11/11/09 offenders have stolen a poppy appeal charity box from St Chads Church.
Lapworth
Bet 2000hrs on Mon 23/11/09 and 0600hrs Tues 24/11/09, offender(s) broke into a white van parked in Brome Hall Lane and stole power tools.
Hockley Heath
Bet 1800hrs on Thurs 26/11/09 and 0900hrs on Sat 28/11/09,offender(s) have gained entry to a garage in Fetherston Grange and stole two mountain bikes.
Rowington
Bet 2300hrs on Thurs. 19/11/09 and 0500hrs on Fri. 20/11/09, offender(s) stole a purse that was left on show in the foot well of a car in St Lawrence.
Key messages
· THINK! Don't drink and drive
· Get caught drink driving and you’ll be processed like any other criminal.
What is the drink drive legal limit?
The legal alcohol limit for drivers in Great Britain is:
· 80 milligrammes (mg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood (80mg/100ml), or
· 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath, or
· 107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine
The limit has remained unchanged since its introduction by the Road Safety Act 1967, which also gave the police powers to breath-test drivers suspected of drink driving.
What are the current penalties?
For exceeding the legal alcohol limit for drivers:
· up to 6 months in prison
· a fine of up to £5000
· a minimum of 12 months' disqualification (3 years for a second offence within 10 years)
Why isn't the limit zero?
Even without drinking, some alcohol can be present in the body from other sources, such as when produced by the fermentation processes in the digestion of certain foods, or as an ingredient in mouth wash. This means that a zero limit isn't practical.
What is the Rehabilitation Scheme?
Courts may refer drink drive offenders, with their agreement, to a course approved by the Secretary of State and for which they have to pay. The course is intended to educate the offender about the effect of alcohol and driving with the aim of achieving a change in driver behaviour. If successfully completed, an offender will have his disqualification reduced by up to 25 per cent. Courses include at least 16 hours of teaching time.
Studies of the scheme have shown that those who do not attend a course are approximately twice as likely to re-offend as those who do attend.
No drinks, no excuses!
'I had a drink, but it was at lunchtime.'
Even a small drink at lunchtime makes you sleepier and impairs your driving.
'I feel fine to drive.'
Any amount of alcohol affects your judgement.
'I've only had a couple.'
Even a single drink makes you drive less well.
'I've had a meal.'
Alcohol still gets into your system and affects your driving.'
'I can handle my drink.'
Alcohol affects everybody's driving for the worse. It creates a feeling of overconfidence, makes judging distance and speed more difficult and slows your reactions so it takes longer to stop.
'I'm only going down the road.'
A large proportion of all drink drive crashes occur within three miles of the start of the journey.
'I'm driving slowly and carefully.'
Alcohol actually makes you less alert and careful, however slowly you drive.
If you have any further information concerning any of the above incidents please contact the team on 01926 410111 ext 4397. The team aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Please note the above number for the Warwick Rural West team is not manned 24/7
If you wish to report a crime contact the central crime desk number on
02476 483432
If its urgent dial 999.
Regards PS Gary Holtby, PC Ken Fowler, PC Karl Brennan, PCSO Paul Coleman, PCSO Nathan Parry-Hall and PCSO Carl Whitehouse
Bet 2000hrs on Mon 23/11/09 and 0600hrs Tues 24/11/09, offender(s) broke into a white van parked in Brome Hall Lane and stole power tools.
Hockley Heath
Bet 1800hrs on Thurs 26/11/09 and 0900hrs on Sat 28/11/09,offender(s) have gained entry to a garage in Fetherston Grange and stole two mountain bikes.
Rowington
Bet 2300hrs on Thurs. 19/11/09 and 0500hrs on Fri. 20/11/09, offender(s) stole a purse that was left on show in the foot well of a car in St Lawrence.
Key messages
· THINK! Don't drink and drive
· Get caught drink driving and you’ll be processed like any other criminal.
What is the drink drive legal limit?
The legal alcohol limit for drivers in Great Britain is:
· 80 milligrammes (mg) of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood (80mg/100ml), or
· 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath, or
· 107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine
The limit has remained unchanged since its introduction by the Road Safety Act 1967, which also gave the police powers to breath-test drivers suspected of drink driving.
What are the current penalties?
For exceeding the legal alcohol limit for drivers:
· up to 6 months in prison
· a fine of up to £5000
· a minimum of 12 months' disqualification (3 years for a second offence within 10 years)
Why isn't the limit zero?
Even without drinking, some alcohol can be present in the body from other sources, such as when produced by the fermentation processes in the digestion of certain foods, or as an ingredient in mouth wash. This means that a zero limit isn't practical.
What is the Rehabilitation Scheme?
Courts may refer drink drive offenders, with their agreement, to a course approved by the Secretary of State and for which they have to pay. The course is intended to educate the offender about the effect of alcohol and driving with the aim of achieving a change in driver behaviour. If successfully completed, an offender will have his disqualification reduced by up to 25 per cent. Courses include at least 16 hours of teaching time.
Studies of the scheme have shown that those who do not attend a course are approximately twice as likely to re-offend as those who do attend.
No drinks, no excuses!
'I had a drink, but it was at lunchtime.'
Even a small drink at lunchtime makes you sleepier and impairs your driving.
'I feel fine to drive.'
Any amount of alcohol affects your judgement.
'I've only had a couple.'
Even a single drink makes you drive less well.
'I've had a meal.'
Alcohol still gets into your system and affects your driving.'
'I can handle my drink.'
Alcohol affects everybody's driving for the worse. It creates a feeling of overconfidence, makes judging distance and speed more difficult and slows your reactions so it takes longer to stop.
'I'm only going down the road.'
A large proportion of all drink drive crashes occur within three miles of the start of the journey.
'I'm driving slowly and carefully.'
Alcohol actually makes you less alert and careful, however slowly you drive.
If you have any further information concerning any of the above incidents please contact the team on 01926 410111 ext 4397. The team aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Please note the above number for the Warwick Rural West team is not manned 24/7
If you wish to report a crime contact the central crime desk number on
02476 483432
If its urgent dial 999.
Regards PS Gary Holtby, PC Ken Fowler, PC Karl Brennan, PCSO Paul Coleman, PCSO Nathan Parry-Hall and PCSO Carl Whitehouse
