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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti Social Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. It has been a very busy week for Stevenage Neighbourhood Policing Team with lots of brilliant results to share. From arrests of violent suspects to seizures of vehicles and drugs, the team have been on their toes.
A report had come in to Police after a vehicle was being driven by a disqualified driver. Police had taken this report and managed to find the motor on Danestrete. Officers stopped the car and spoke to the driver and a passenger. And quickly learnt that the driver of the vehicle was a disqualified driver. He was also not insured on the insurance policy as well as driving the car without any road tax. A subsequent stop search also found the driver with cannabis as well as testing positive on the roadside for cannabis in his system. He was arrested for the following offences;
- Driving whilst over the prescribed limit of a class B drug (Cannabis)
- Possession of a class B drug (Cannabis)
- Driving without insurance
- Driving without tax
- Driving with no licence
- Driving whilst disqualified.
The driver has currently been bailed for further enquiries.
The passenger who was also in the car got himself arrested for the following offences;
- Possession of a class B drug (Cannabis)
- Obstruct a Police Constable
- Assault on a Police Constable
The passenger received an Adult caution
Moral of the story… Don’t do drugs and drive.
Patrick Turner of Walden End Stevenage was arrested by Police for X3 counts of shoplifting and X2 counts of breach of his Criminal Behaviour Order. This was after following reports of over £400 worth of meat and an air fryer being stolen from various stores. Turner was remanded in custody and sent to court the following day. He now is serving a custodial sentence of 36 weeks and has to pay £240.00 worth of fines.
Daniel O’Donnell of No Fixed Abode has been arrested by Police for breach of his Community Protection Notice after being found drunk in a public place. This report came in after a member of the public stated that he was seen vomiting over several items of clothing. He has been charged with the offence by Police and is due to appear in court.
On a separate date on the same week, O’Donnell was also arrested for Section 4A (Fear and Provocation of Violence) and breach of his Community Protection Notice. Due to this separate incident, he has been banned from Stevenage Bus Interchange.
A man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop after a report came in about a male stealing food from Greggs in Stevenage Town Centre. He was quickly tracked down by officers. As a result, he has had to complete a Community Resolution.
A male has been arrested for Section 4 Public Order (Fear and Provocation of Violence) after following a report that a male was threatened at Westgate Shopping Centre. Police had taken the report and invited the suspect for an out of custody interview. As the suspect failed to turn up, the male was quickly traced and arrested for his involvement regarding the incident.
As a part of proactive patrols conducted by Police, another two vehicles have been taken off the streets. This is after finding out that both drivers of these motors were driving otherwise in accordance with their driver’s licences. Both drivers were reported on the side of the road and are now due to appear in court.
A driver has been reported for Failure to Nominate after refusing to provide Police with their details whilst their vehicle was being driven without insurance and no tax. Due to this, the owner of the vehicle is due to appear in court.
 Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: - civil injunctions.
- criminal behaviour orders.
- public spaces protection orders.
- community protection notices.
- dispersal powers.
- closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.herts.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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