Dartford Drug Dealer Jailed After Handcuffed Escape Attempt
A Dartford drug dealer who tried to escape from police while in handcuffs during his arrest has been sentenced to two years in prison. Leon Jeffers, 26, was jailed after admitting to being involved in the supply of class A drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine. Investigation and Arrest [block_2] Detectives began […]
Biker Jailed for Violent Pub Assault in Maidstone
A biker has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for a violent assault outside a pub in Maidstone that left his victim with serious head injuries. James Anderson, 46, of Grainger Walk, Tonbridge, attacked a man outside the Market House pub in Earl Street in the early hours of 4 August […]
Arrest Made Following Spate of Car Thefts in Folkestone
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles in Folkestone, Kent Police has confirmed. The Investigation Officers were patrolling the Hill Road area in response to reports of multiple thefts from cars. The incidents occurred between 9 and 14 January 2025, with affected locations including Brabner Close, Montgomery Way, […]
CCTV Appeal After Reported Assault in Ashford
Police in Ashford have released CCTV images of a person they wish to identify in connection with a reported assault on Wednesday, 15 January 2025. [block_2] The incident occurred shortly before 3pm on Maidstone Road. According to reports, a person jumped on the back of a woman as she walked down the road. When the […]
Police Release E-Fits of Suspects Following Edenbridge Robbery
Detectives have released computer-generated images of two suspects involved in a robbery in Edenbridge earlier this month, as part of an ongoing investigation. [block_2] The incident occurred at approximately 6.30pm on Monday, 6 January 2025 in Mallard Way. According to police, a woman was approached by five men who acted in a threatening manner, made […]
Suspected Drug Dealer Charged with Class A Supply in Maidstone
A man has been charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs following a police investigation in Maidstone. [block_2] Kent Police were alerted to suspicious activity in and around Maidstone town centre between November 2024 and January 2025. This led to an in-depth investigation into suspected drug supply in the area. Police continue […]
Suspect Arrested Following Indecent Exposure Incident in Shoreham
A man has been arrested in connection with a reported incident of indecent exposure in Shoreham. Kent Police has expressed gratitude to members of the public who shared the e-fit appeal, which contributed to the progress of the investigation. [block_2] Anyone with additional information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Kent Police.
Distraction Burglar Jailed for Targeting Elderly in Hythe and Dover
A man who posed as a tradesman to steal from elderly and vulnerable residents in Hythe and Dover has been sentenced to three years in prison. [block_2] Stuart McAllister, 61, of Strand Street, Sandwich, committed a series of distraction burglaries between April and June 2024. Claiming to inspect insulation and test for damp, McAllister entered […]
E-Fit Image Released in Dover Sexual Assault Investigation
Police have issued an e-fit image of a man they wish to identify as part of an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault in Dover. [block_2] The incident occurred between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, when a man knocked on the door of a property in the Tower Hamlets area of the […]
Repeat Offender Banned from Margate Shops Following Court Order
A persistent thief has been banned from entering several shops in Margate after Kent Police secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to protect local businesses. [block_2] Diana Mikova, 27, formerly of New Cross Street, Margate, was sentenced to 39 weeks in jail in December 2024 for vehicle interference and assault. Following her release, Kent Police […]
Drug Dealer from Crewe Jailed After Claiming to Be Tunbridge Wells Tourist
A drug dealer from Crewe who attempted to pass himself off as a tourist in Tunbridge Wells has been jailed after officers discovered cocaine hidden in his shoe. [block_2] A search of his vehicle uncovered six bags of cocaine hidden in his shoe, along with cannabis and £130 in cash. Evidence of Drug Operations […]
Swale Shoplifter Jailed After Ignoring Supermarket Ban
A Sittingbourne woman has been sentenced to eight months in prison after repeatedly stealing from a local supermarket, in defiance of a court order banning her from the premises. Series of Thefts Shelley Earnshaw, 31, targeted Morrisons in Milton Regis on more than ten occasions between Sunday, 29 December 2024, and Saturday, 11 January 2025. […]
Two Charged Following Tyre Thefts in Aylesford
Two men have been charged in connection with a series of tyre thefts from vehicles at a car dealership in Aylesford. The arrests followed a swift response by Kent Police. Incident Details Police were called to Sytner Land Rover Maidstone, located on the Quarry Wood Estate, at 11:37 pm on 1 May 2024, after a […]
Three Charged in Canterbury Drug Dealing Investigation
[block_2] Three men have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply in Canterbury. Arrests and Seizures Kent Police officers were conducting patrols in St Andrew’s Close on the afternoon of Monday, 13 January, following reports of suspected drug dealing in the area.
Maidstone Shop Thief Jailed for Breaching Town Centre Ban
[block_2] A prolific shop thief who repeatedly ignored a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from Maidstone town centre stores has been jailed for over a year. Repeat Offender Dougie Frankham, 38, of Cambridge Crescent, Maidstone, was sentenced to 14 months in prison after breaching his CBO on multiple occasions. The CBO, issued in February […]
Suspected Swale Shoplifter Charged as Police Clamp Down on Retail Crime
Kent Police’s ongoing crackdown on shoplifting has led to 22 charges being brought against a suspected offender in Swale. Incident Details Between December 2024 and early January 2025, multiple shoplifting offences were reported at Morrisons in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne. Stolen items allegedly included meat, cheese, alcohol, household goods, and hygiene products. Arrest and Charges Following […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Suspicious Fire in Canterbury
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a property in Canterbury, which is now being treated as arson. Incident Details Kent Police were called at 2:46 AM on Friday, 10 January 2025, to reports of a fire at the front door of a property in Cambrai Court. Officers attended the scene alongside […]
Jackknifed Lorry Blocks M20 Coastbound After Hitting Bridge
A section of the M20 coastbound has been closed after a lorry jackknifed and struck a bridge, causing significant disruption. The incident happened around 2:30 am between Junction 8 (Leeds Castle / Maidstone Services) and Junction 9 (Ashford), with the HGV blocking the carriageway and scattering debris across the road. Emergency Response Underway Diversion Route […]