Police have made a number of arrests following recent incidents in the Totton area.
Three men have been arrested in connection with a burglary in Rumbridge Street, Totton on March 21. A 26-year-old man from Totton was bailed until June 9. A 24-year-old man from Marchwood and a 48-year-old man from Totton were bailed until June 12.
Scott Hunt, 42, of Lansdowne Gardens, Bournemouth has been charged with three counts of theft from a motor vehicle, one count of vehicle interference and one count of possession of a controlled drug (Class B), all in the Totton area. He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on April 20.
A 16-year-old boy from Calmore has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a cash machine near Poundland in Totton on April 1. He has been released but is still under investigation.
Matthew Wedgner, 40, of no fixed abode, has been charged with burglary dwelling and theft – no violence (Shakespeare Drive, Totton, March 8). He has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on April 11.
New Forest District Commander, Chief Inspector Rob Mitchell, said:
“The hard work of our officers in making these arrests highlights the positive action we are taking to tackle criminal activity in the Totton area.
“We have a neighbourhoods team based in Totton, which is supported by response and patrol officers and detectives who all work together to investigate incidents.
“Public support is really important to us and we ask local people to continue to pass on information about crime using 101.”
