Crime Squad Cracks Down with String of Jails and Arrests
The Chief Constable’s Crime Squad is making waves across the county. In January 2022 alone, they arrested 27 suspects and secured authority to press 37 charges. The squad is proving relentless in their mission to tackle serious crime.
Healthcare Thieves Jailed for Preying on the Terminally Ill
Two heartless women have been locked up for five years each after targeting at least 25 homes from December 2020 to August 2021. Posing as nurses, they stole morphine and other painkillers from end-of-life care packages across Thanet, canterbury/" title="Canterbury" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and Faversham.
Detectives pieced together CCTV footage and phone records to place these fraudsters at the scene.
Serial Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Luxury Rides and Watches
A career criminal who broke into 17 homes across Gillingham, Rochester, Higham, Gravesend, and Shorne has been handed a hefty nine years and two months behind bars. He made off with sports cars from Porsche, Audi, and Jaguar, plus a posh Rolex watch.
Thanks to meticulous detective work, officers tracked him down with a warrant and made the arrest.
Violent Pub Attack Lands Man in the Slammer
In a nasty scrap at a Gillingham pub, one thug bit a man’s nose and upper lip, leaving him bleeding heavily. The offender will spend 15 months in prison for violent disorder.
More Suspects Locked Up Ahead of Serious Crime Trials
- Four men charged over a spate of commercial burglaries in Gillingham, Gravesend, Maidstone, and Sussex. Cigarettes worth thousands were stolen, with 16 charges authorised.
- Two more men hit with charges after a daring ram raid on a commercial building in Dartford, where hair care products valued at £3,000 were nicked using a moped.
- A 17-year-old youth remanded in custody for robbing an e-scooter and jacket at knifepoint in Canterbury.
Detective Chief Inspires Confidence in Crime Squad’s Mission
“We have started 2022 in the same way we have since our launch three years ago – targeting high-harm criminals and securing robust sentences,” said Detective Chief Inspector Matt Talboys.
“We never want anyone to fall victim to crime, but when it happens, we’re delivering strong results against those causing serious harm.”
“Our efforts cover the whole county, proving we serve every community regardless of size. There’ll be no let-up in pursuing offenders and using all our powers to get justice for victims.”
