Police are reminding the public to be vigilant about telephone scams and to follow some simple advice to prevent them from becoming a victim of this crime in the lead up to Christmas.
Detectives at Liskeard are investigating two recent reports of fraud from Saltash and Torpoint. On both occasions the callers have claimed to be from high street banks and have conned people into transferring money to them. This scam has applied to both individuals and businesses.
The scammers tell the victims their bank cards have been stolen or cloned and used fraudulently, they are then...
Exeter Police & Hospital Players would like you to join them for their annual pantomime Babes in the Wood, this year raising money for the Lord Mayors Charity ELF.
The Sheriff of Exeter is shocked when he learns that he has become guardian to his brother’s children Jack and Jill, that is until he realises that should they die he will inherit their fortune!
On hearing this he plots to have them killed by his two idiot helpers Sam and Dan. Are they brave enough to kill Jack and Jill?
Robin Hood and his Merry Men and Maid Marion also help to find poor Jack and Jill...
Police have hailed a roads policing operation which took place yesterday (22 December) on the M5 aimed at combating the ‘Fatal Four’ driving habits as a success.
As part of Operation Vortex, police used a number of unmarked vehicles to help target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others.
The operation focused on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ behaviours - namely excessive or inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt and driver distractions including the use of mobile devices whilst behind the wheel...
Devon and Cornwall Police will have £9m less to spend next year following last week’s Home Office announcement on police funding.
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg says the figure is more than expected as he and Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer battle to provide the most efficient police service despite continuing further budget reductions.
“These cuts are substantial and, have no doubt, they will impact on the way that Devon and Cornwall is policed over the coming years,” said Mr Hogg.
“We have been working very hard to prepare for these cuts by developing our...
Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision in Exeter on Saturday 13 December.
Just before 6pm the emergency services were called to a two vehicle collision at the junction of Rydon Lane and Pynes Hill.
The collision involved a white Ford Ka and a silver coloured Audi A3.
The occupants of the Ford Ka, a 67 year-old male driver and a 68 year-old female passenger, suffered life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital.
The driver of the Ka, who is local to the area, sadly died in hospital as a result of his...
Police will be using a number of unmarked vehicles to help target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others today (Monday 22 December).
Operation Vortex will be focussing on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ behaviours - namely excessive or inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt and driver distractions which includes the use of mobile devices whilst behind the wheel.
Those caught committing offences may face anything from a warning or fixed-penalty ticket to a court appearance. The consequences could...
Police in Teignbridge are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault on an elderly man in Exminster on Thursday 11 December between 6.15pm and 7pm.
It appears that the victim was approached by a man or group of men who asked him what was in his shopping bag before assaulting him and stealing money from the victim. One of the suspects is described as having a blue tattoo on his hand or forearm.
Sergeant Mark Ruston, Neighbourhood Sergeant for the area said: "The exact circumstances of this assault currently remains unclear as the victim remains in hospital. It is very...
