Obsessive West Malling stalker jailed
An obsessive stalker from West Malling has been jailed following a campaign of harassment against a woman who was repeatedly threatened with harm. Marcus Towner was sentenced to more than…
Jail for brazen robber tracked down by Chatham patrols
A robber has been jailed after he was swiftly arrested by patrols responding to a report a victim had been targeted in Chatham. During the evening of 26 February 2022,…
Should Dane John Gardens night time closures continue in Canterbury?
Dane John Gardens gates Photo: Canterbury City Council In April this year, Canterbury City Council started an eight-month trial night time closure of the Dane John Gardens on Friday and…
Heroin, cash and phones seized from suspected teenage drug dealer in Chatham
Heroin, cash and two mobile phones have been seized after an officer spotted a teenage boy acting suspiciously in Chatham. The suspected drug dealer was seen on Maidstone Road at…
Kent dealers jailed for 25 years
Two drug dealers from Swale and Maidstone have been jailed after conspiring to supply large quantities of class A drugs. Between 26 March and 6 June 2020, Robert Shearmur ran…
Dozens arrested and drugs seized in County Lines crackdown
Kent Police made 26 arrests and secured 30 charges as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle county lines activity. County Lines Intensification Week ran from Monday 3 October to…
Man and woman arrested after drugs worth thousands of pounds seized in Margate
Margate Police Station Two people have been arrested in Margate after officers seized suspected class A drugs estimated to be worth £5,000. Officers from Thanet’s Community Policing Team were on…
Folkestone and Dover county line drug dealers jailed
Three drug dealers have been given jail terms for running a county line between London, Dover and Folkestone. An investigation by Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team found crack…
Suspect charged over street robbery in Westgate-on-Sea
A suspect is facing drugs charges following a street robbery of a teenage boy in Edith Road, Westgate-on-Sea. Kent Police was contacted shortly before 10pm on Monday 10 October 2022…
Drug arrest of woman leads to seizure of designer bags and jewellery in Medway
Designer handbags, shoes and jewellery have been seized during a search at a house in Hoo after a woman was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. The property in Miskin…