Kent Police Smash Crime Spree with 66 Charges Laid
A specialist squad from Kent Police has cracked down hard, securing 66 charges in April 2020 alone. The Chief Constable’s Crime Squad, backed by uniformed officers, targeted burglars, robbers, and repeat offenders across the county.
Crime Squad Targets Serial Burglars and Car Thieves
- One man faces allegations of 30 burglaries from Chatham to Whitstable between December 2019 and April 2020.
- Two suspects charged after stealing two cars from a Twydall home on 23 April – both vehicles recovered swiftly.
- Additional charges include cigarette theft from a Ramsgate shop and jewellery stolen in Gillingham.
All suspects have been remanded ahead of court dates at Woolwich and Maidstone Crown Courts.
Major Arrests and Jail Time for Armed Robbery and Burglary
Aside from the fresh charges, officers executed 19 warrants and made 21 arrests. The team secured nearly 18 years of prison sentences last month for prior investigations.
- A teenage boy was locked up for four years after an armed robbery in Boughton-under-Blean.
- A cunning burglar received three years in prison for breaking into multiple businesses using manhole covers.
- Other offenders include a knife-point robber who faced heavy sentencing.
Detective Chief Inspector Vows No Let-Up in Crime Fight
“Although overall crime reports have dipped, every victim’s pain is real,” said DCI Lopa McDermott, head of the Crime Squad. “Our team works daily to bring offenders—those who break into homes or threaten with violence—to justice. There is no place for such crime in Kent.”
“We have the resources and expertise to make sure offenders face the consequences,” she added.
