Three Men Convicted in Failed Migrant Smuggling Operation Across Channel
Three men from Folkestone have been convicted for multiple failed attempts to smuggle Vietnamese migrants across the English Channel in what authorities have called a “reckless and dangerous” operation. Freddy Lawrence, 57, and Keith Baigent, 63, both from Folkestone, along with Paul Giglia, 64, from Cheriton, orchestrated the operation in 2018. Over a 10-day period […]
Drunk Driver Jailed for Fatal Collision in Deal
A man who caused the death of a passenger while driving drunk and unlicensed has been sentenced to over nine years in prison. Jack Nixon, 27, of Lancaster Road, Dover, was jailed at Canterbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving through alcohol, causing death by driving while unlicensed, and two […]
Burglars Sentenced for Cannabis Cultivation Break-In in Folkestone
Four men have been sentenced for breaking into a property in Folkestone that was being used to grow cannabis, following swift action by Kent Police. The incident, part of ongoing efforts to tackle organized crime, occurred on Pavilion Road late on the night of April 12, 2023. Police responded to reports of a disturbance […]
Two Jailed for Dover Car Robbery Involving Victim Known to One of the Offenders
Two individuals have been jailed for their roles in a car robbery in Dover, which involved threats and a high-speed getaway. Jade Cosier, 28, and Erik Horvath, 24, were sentenced to a combined total of over five years for robbing a man of his car on April 16, 2024, in the Tower Hamlets area of […]
Margate Man Charged with Drug Dealing Following Police Raid
A Margate man has been charged with drug dealing after Kent Police officers discovered a significant quantity of suspected heroin wraps during a property raid. The arrest followed an investigation that led police to execute a warrant at a residence on Clarendon Road on Monday, November 4, 2024. During the search, officers seized several wraps […]
Convicted Murderer Sentenced to Life for Fatal Stabbing Outside Village Pub
A Canterbury man has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 25 years, for the fatal stabbing of another man following a heated altercation outside a village pub. William Cosier, 34, of Well Lane, Canterbury, was found guilty of murder on 9 October 2024, and was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court […]
Criminal Gang Who Hid Drugs in Ramsgate Flats Sentenced to Prison
A criminal gang operating in Ramsgate has been sentenced to prison after concealing cash and large quantities of cocaine in empty flats, with the assistance of a letting agent who provided access in exchange for cash. The gang used two properties in Cavendish Street to store drugs and related equipment, leaving money for the letting […]
Man Jailed for 16 Years Over Fatal Dover Assault
Ajay Porter has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for causing fatal injuries to Derek O’Hare during an assault in Dover. The 36-year-old, formerly of Oswald Road, was found guilty of manslaughter following a three-week trial at Canterbury Crown Court and was sentenced on Friday, October 25, 2024. In addition to his prison […]
A sex offender who targeted and assaulted a number of women and girls in Canterbury has been jailed
In June 2024, four women and girls were followed by a man in the St Stephen’s area of the city. The man attempted to touch or grab the victims, before, in some cases, being deterred when they shouted at him. On Wednesday 12 June, two officers were on patrol in the area when they noticed […]
NCA Appeals for Information to Trace Convicted Firearms Importer
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched an appeal for information to trace Rafal Wojciech Habiak, a Polish national convicted in his absence of importing firearms. The 40-year-old failed to appear for his trial at Canterbury Crown Court in August, leading to his conviction in absentia. Habiak, who resided in Grimsby at the time, was […]
Uninsured Driver Jailed for Ten Years After Driving at and Injuring Ashford Police Officer
Barry Rossiter, 24, has been jailed for ten years after deliberately driving at a police officer in Ashford, seriously injuring him while attempting to evade arrest. Rossiter, formerly of Nickley Wood near Ashford, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday, October 11. He […]
Sixth Person Charged in Kent Police Investigation Into Alleged Drugs Network
A sixth person has been charged as part of a Kent Police investigation into a suspected drugs network operating in the east of the county. Officers arrested a man in St Margaret’s at Cliffe near Dover on the morning of Wednesday, 9 October 2024, after detectives identified a mobile phone number believed to be […]
Man Convicted of Murder After Fatal Stabbing Near Faversham
A man who fatally stabbed a victim during a violent altercation near Faversham has been convicted of murder. William Cosier, 34, was found guilty on Wednesday, 9 October, at Canterbury Crown Court following the incident in Boughton-under-Blean in March 2024. On the evening of 13 March, Cosier had been at the Queens Head pub […]
Folkestone Cannabis Dealer Ordered to Repay Nearly £200,000 in Illegal Profits
A Folkestone drug dealer has been ordered to pay back almost £200,000 made from his illegal activities. Sam Hemmingway, 35, was caught with cannabis, a knuckleduster, and a substantial amount of cash when officers searched his home in Millfield, Hawkinge, in October 2022. Analysis of phone messages by Kent Police detectives revealed that he had […]
Two Drug Dealers Jailed After Cannabis and Cocaine Found in Tent Near Faversham
Two drug dealers have been sentenced to prison after Kent Police officers discovered cannabis and cocaine hidden in a tent near Faversham. The discovery followed a warrant executed on land near Hernhill in September 2022, where officers found a substantial stash of illegal drugs. During the search, officers recovered 2.5 kilograms of cannabis, estimated to […]
Persistent Shoplifter Jailed After Violent Attack on Police Officer in Thanet and Canterbury
A prolific shoplifter in the Thanet and Canterbury areas, who violently assaulted a police officer during his arrest, has been sentenced to over two years in prison. Jordan Best, 38, was arrested following a spree of thefts across Kent, targeting supermarkets in Ramsgate, Whitstable, Canterbury, Herne Bay, and Margate between March and April 2024. The […]
Suspect Charged After Disturbance Involving Axe in Folkestone Town Centre
A man has been charged following a reported disturbance involving an axe in Folkestone town centre on Friday, 20 September 2024. Kent Police responded to a call at 11:53 p.m. reporting that a man armed with an axe was outside a premises on Tontine Street. It is alleged that the man threatened individuals known to […]
Suspect charged in connection with Ashford burglaries
A man has been charged following a reported break-in at the Co-Op store in Sellindge near Ashford. Kent Police was called to the village at 12.52am on Monday 23 September 2024 after a suspected burglary was reported. After carrying out initial enquiries, a man was arrested in the area shortly afterwards. Officers attending the scene […]
