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Glossop cadets get on the road to support safety drive

Our Volunteer Police Cadets in Glossop set out last week to help us raise awareness of road safety issues as part of the national drive

10:30am Wed 27/Nov/2019

IOPC referral following serious assault in Glossop

Derbyshire Constabulary made a mandatory referral to the IOPC regarding the handling of instances of domestic abuse involving a woman who was later the victim of a serious assault in Glossop

9:27am Wed 27/Nov/2019

Police and community meeting set for Glossop residents this Wednesday evening

There's a chance for residents in Glossop to meet with their local Safer Neighbourhood policing team this week

4:11pm Mon 25/Nov/2019

Drop-in police surgery for Glossop residents

People living in the Glossop area have the chance to drop-in and meet their local Safer Neighbourhood policing team this week

8:49am Wed 06/Nov/2019

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Domestic Abuse – What happens if you go to court?

For all victims of crime, going to court can be a daunting prospect. But for those who have suffered domestic abuse having to potentially face their abuser can be of huge concern

4:52pm Thu 05/Dec/2019

Police and fire service join forces to launch shared vision for Derbyshire

Today, we joined our colleagues in the fire and rescue service to launch a shared vision for protecting the communities of Derbyshire

8:24pm Wed 04/Dec/2019

Charlie Rolfe found safe and well

Charlie Rolfe, who was reported missing from Chesterfield earlier today, has been found safe and well

7:55pm Wed 04/Dec/2019

Drivers warned about the dangers of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics have been highlighting the dangers posed by drink and drug driving at East Midlands Designer Outlet

6:45pm Wed 04/Dec/2019

Concerns grow for welfare of man missing from Heanor

We are appealing for help in finding Heanor man Michael Gillett, who was reported missing earlier this week

6:27pm Wed 04/Dec/2019

Sightings of missing teenager Charlie Rolfe

Since our earlier appeal for information about missing 19-year-old Charlie Rolfe from Chesterfield, we have received a number of reported sightings

4:28pm Wed 04/Dec/2019

Drivers warned about the dangers of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics have been highlighting the dangers posed by drink and drug driving at McArthur Glen shopping centre

3:55pm Wed 04/Dec/2019

UpRight Derbyshire presented with two national awards

The force's motorcycle safety campaign UpRight Derbyshire has been presented with two national awards for the work they have been doing to keep bikers safe

11:54am Wed 04/Dec/2019

UpRight presented with two national awards

The force's motorcycle safety campaign UpRight Derbyshire has been presented with two national awards for the work they have been doing to keep bikers safe

11:54am Wed 04/Dec/2019

Image released after assault at Chesterfield bar

We're appealing for witnesses after an assault at a bar in Chesterfield on Sunday 17 November

11:49am Wed 04/Dec/2019

Have you seen missing teenager Charlie Rolfe?

We're extremely concerned for the welfare of 19-year-old Charlie Rolfe who is missing from Chesterfield

10:22am Wed 04/Dec/2019

Domestic Abuse - What is sexual abuse and how you can seek help

Many people are aware of sexual abuse and violence outside of the domestic setting – but it is sadly far too often too difficult a subject for many to talk about

6:39pm Tue 03/Dec/2019

CCTV image released after alcohol is stolen from Coop stores in Belper, Darley Dale and Bakewell

We're releasing the image of man officers would like to speak to in connection with the theft of spirits and wine from stores in Bakewell, Darley Dale and Belper

4:25pm Tue 03/Dec/2019

Woman jailed for drugs offences

2:09pm Tue 03/Dec/2019

Domestic Abuse - How you can tackle stalking and harassment

In years gone by, if you said the word stalking, chances are the images that may be conjured up are of an obsessed fan and a movie star

4:35pm Mon 02/Dec/2019

Two die after Tideswell collision

A man and a woman have died after the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with another car, on the A623 near Tideswell at around 2pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday 1 December)

4:05pm Mon 02/Dec/2019

Travel advice issued in dark and cold nights

We are firmly in commuting in the dark season with the shortest day of the year still a number of weeks away

4:05pm Mon 02/Dec/2019

Armed robber sentenced for raiding a shop in Buxton

3:55pm Mon 02/Dec/2019

Man suffers broken jaw in an unprovoked attack

2:30pm Mon 02/Dec/2019

Convicted robber absconds from HMP Sudbury

A convict has absconded from HMP Sudbury

1:48pm Mon 02/Dec/2019

Drivers urged to stay with vehicles while defrosting them following two thefts

10:31am Mon 02/Dec/2019

A623 closed between Tideswell and Wardlow

Officers are currently in attendance at a serious collision on the A623, near Tideswell and the road has been closed between Tideswell and Wardlow

3:38pm Sun 01/Dec/2019

Appeal after fatal collision in Chesterfield

A man has died after a collision between a dark-coloured Audi and two pedestrians in Saltergate, Chesterfield this afternoon (Saturday 30 November)

10:25pm Sat 30/Nov/2019

Saltergate in Chesterfield closed due to serious collision

Saltergate in Chesterfield town centre is currently closed in both directions due to a serious collision and a police cordon is in place

3:05pm Sat 30/Nov/2019

Assistant Chief Constable Kem Mehmet shares condolences after London Bridge Attack

Our thoughts go out to those affected by the tragic events on London Bridge earlier today in which two people died and three others were injured

9:46pm Fri 29/Nov/2019

Woman dies after collision with car in Chesterfield street

A 56-year-old woman has died following a collision with a car in Hasland Road, Chesterfield

5:54pm Fri 29/Nov/2019

Derbyshire gang jailed after huge amount of drugs found hidden in crisp boxes

Five men, who brought 90kgs of amphetamines into the East Midlands from a ‘drugs lab' in the Welsh countryside, have been jailed

5:36pm Fri 29/Nov/2019

Domestic abuse: What is financial abuse?

A part of coercive control, financial abuse rarely happens in isolation and in many cases, it is used alongside other abusive and threatening behaviours. But what does financial abuse look like?

5:04pm Fri 29/Nov/2019

Have you seen missing Langley Mill man Lee Campion?

We are concerned for the safety of Lee Campion, who is missing from his home in Langley Mill

12:56pm Fri 29/Nov/2019

Safe stolen from elderly man's home in suspected distraction burglary in Langwith Junction

Our officers are investigating a burglary in Langwith Junction which we believe has taken place while the victim was distracted in his garden yesterday

12:00pm Fri 29/Nov/2019

Investigation underway after a man is found with serious injuries in Shardlow

Our officers were called around 10.40pm last night (Thursday 28 November) to reports of an alleged assault outside the Navigation Inn on London Road in Shardlow

10:45am Fri 29/Nov/2019

Man jailed for more than 10 years after raping woman in Derby

A 27-year-old man has today been sentenced to 10 years and 9 months in prison after he raped a woman at a house in Derby in April 2018

7:26pm Thu 28/Nov/2019

Domestic Abuse - What is so-called ‘honour based' abuse, violence and forced marriage?

In recent years there has been an increased awareness of so-called ‘honour based' abuse, violence and forced marriage

5:15pm Thu 28/Nov/2019

Baseball bat brandishing Buxton burglars jailed

Two burglars have been jailed after attacking a 27-year-old man at his home in Buxton

2:26pm Thu 28/Nov/2019

Woman dies following collision in Darley Bridge

An 81-year-old woman has died following a collision in Darley Bridge, near Matlock

11:08am Thu 28/Nov/2019

Man dies following disturbance in Heanor

A 44-year-old man has died in hospital following an incident in Holbrook Street, Heanor

9:34am Thu 28/Nov/2019

Domestic Abuse: What is coercive and controlling behaviour?

In 2015 a new criminal offence of controlling and coercive behaviour – but what is coercive and controlling behaviour, how can you spot the signs it may be happening to you or a loved one and where can you get help?

7:12pm Wed 27/Nov/2019

Alert to remove vehicles from laybys as soon as possible following thefts

We're urging drivers to remove their vehicles as soon as possible following a number of thefts of cars from laybys across Derbyshire

5:38pm Wed 27/Nov/2019

Appeal for information after Bolsover collision

We're appealing for witnesses after a collision between a van and a pedestrian in Bolsover last night (Tuesday 26 November) at around 5pm

1:00pm Wed 27/Nov/2019

Can you help our officers as they investigate a burglary in Shottle?

We're appealing for information after a break-in at a home in Shottle

11:22am Wed 27/Nov/2019

Witness appeal after fatal collision on A515

Detectives investigating a collision in which a motorcyclist died are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

8:33am Wed 27/Nov/2019

What is Domestic Abuse – and why is it different to domestic violence?

For many years the term domestic violence was commonly used to describe assaults between current or former partners, or family members

5:09pm Tue 26/Nov/2019

Electric bike stolen from a shed in Matlock

Our officers are releasing an image of an electric bike which was stolen during a burglary from a shed in Matlock as part of an appeal to try and trace it

4:41pm Tue 26/Nov/2019

Appeal after theft of scaffolding hoist parts in Codnor

Can you help us trace the man in this image? Our officers would like to speak to him about the theft of some parts of a scaffolding hoist in Codnor

1:53pm Tue 26/Nov/2019

Riddings school and local PCSO to reach for the STARS as they are shortlisted for regional travel award

A school in Riddings who have been working with their local Safer Neighbourhood policing team and Derbyshire County Council on safe, active and sustainable travel have been shortlisted for a regional Modeshift STARS award

12:55pm Tue 26/Nov/2019

PD Axle retires after more than seven years' service

Police Dog Axle has retired from the force after more than seven years helping keep the people of Derbyshire safe

10:46am Tue 26/Nov/2019

Woman jailed after breaching anti-social behaviour injunction for a second time in Pinxton

A Pinxton woman has been jailed for four months after she breached an anti-social behaviour injunction for a second time

10:41am Tue 26/Nov/2019

Mock car crash at New Mills School aims to drive home consequences of careless driving

A mock car crash has been staged for young people at New Mills School as part of an initiative to raise awareness of the harsh reality of careless or dangerous driving

8:30am Tue 26/Nov/2019

Mock car crash at New Mills School aims to drive home consequences of careless driving

A mock car crash has been staged for young people at New Mills School as part of an initiative to raise awareness of the harsh reality of careless or dangerous driving

8:30am Tue 26/Nov/2019

General Election 2019: Safety advice for candidates, staff and volunteers

In a little over three weeks' time the country will go to the polls - the first December election since 1923

4:28pm Mon 25/Nov/2019

Force supports charity's calls to end violence against women

Charity volunteers backing a national campaign urging men to declare their commitment to ending violence against women and girls has the support of Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa and DCI Brian Bilby, Derbyshire Constabulary's lead for domestic abuse

4:01pm Mon 25/Nov/2019

Have you seen missing Bethanie Reddington?

Officers are concerned for the safety of missing woman Bethanie Reddington

11:35am Sat 23/Nov/2019

Witness appeal following burglary of Tibshelf shop

Detectives investigating the burglary of a store in Tibshelf are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward

10:16am Sat 23/Nov/2019

Have you seen missing teenager Kyra Priest Levett?

Officers are concerned for the safety of missing 14-year-old Kyra Priest Levett

4:03pm Fri 22/Nov/2019

Number of stolen items handed in to police

A number of stolen items have been handed in to officers

12:59pm Fri 22/Nov/2019

School parking initiative in Wingerworth sets off to a good start during road safety week

Youngsters at a primary school in Wingerworth have been working with their local Safer Neighbourhood policing team, community and road safety teams to help put the brakes on parking and congestion

1:41pm Thu 21/Nov/2019

Witnesses sought following assault in Langley Mill

12:27pm Wed 20/Nov/2019

Officers release image of car which may be linked to thefts from vans in the Derby area

Our officers are appealing for information and have released an image of a car they believe may be linked to a number of thefts from vans in the Derby area

8:30am Wed 20/Nov/2019

Convict fails to return to open prison following day release

4:42pm Tue 19/Nov/2019

Coats stolen during burglary at a Bakewell shop

We are appealing for information after a number of Joules coats were stolen during a burglary at a shop in Bakewell

12:53pm Tue 19/Nov/2019

Have you seen these bikes? They were stolen from a garage in Chesterfield

Our officers are releasing images of two bikes which were stolen in Chesterfield as part of an appeal to trace them

11:15am Tue 19/Nov/2019

CCTV images released after fuel cards are stolen from Ripley and used in petrol stations across the region

We are releasing CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to in connection with business fuel cards which were taken from lorries in Ripley and used fraudulently in various petrol stations across the region

9:14am Tue 19/Nov/2019

Convict absconds from HMP Sudbury

4:02pm Mon 18/Nov/2019

Fire in Riddings treated as arson

2:52pm Mon 18/Nov/2019

A515 closed between Ashbourne and Newhaven

The A515 is currently closed between Ashbourne and Newhaven due to a serious a collision

2:52pm Mon 18/Nov/2019

Drivers who have abandoned vehicles due to flooding urged to recover them as soon as safe to do so

9:38pm Thu 14/Nov/2019

Flooding 14 Nov: Heavy rain causing issues across the city and county

Heavy rain is causing issues across the county

4:41pm Thu 14/Nov/2019

CCTV images released as officers investigate allegations of an assault in Chesterfield

We are releasing CCTV images of a man who may be able to help with our investigation into an alleged assault in Chesterfield

1:10pm Thu 14/Nov/2019

Reminder over travel and parking arrangements for Chatsworth this weekend

We're reminding people to follow the travel and parking restrictions put in place by Chatsworth this weekend for safety reasons due to the recent flooding

8:55am Thu 14/Nov/2019

Derbyshire police launch Modern Slavery Statement

Derbyshire police launch modern slavery statement

3:12pm Wed 13/Nov/2019

Have you seen missing Robert Everett?

We're attempting to trace 24-year-old Robert Everett who is missing from South Normanton

2:54pm Tue 12/Nov/2019

Witnesses sought following firearms discharge in Killamarsh

We are investigating a firearm discharge at a house in Killamarsh and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

12:26pm Tue 12/Nov/2019

FLOODING UPDATE: News on which roads remain closed

11:33am Tue 12/Nov/2019

Have you seen missing man James Paul Downey?

We are extremely concerned for the safety of James Paul Downey who is missing from Alport, near Rowsley

3:09pm Mon 11/Nov/2019

FLOODING UPDATE: Handful of roads remain closed across Derbyshire this morning

10:14am Mon 11/Nov/2019

Flooding update

Following the flooding over the past few days we have been in close contact with the Environment Agency keeping updated on the forecasts

6:15pm Sun 10/Nov/2019

Man injured in disturbance at Killamarsh address

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was injured during an incident at an address in Killamarsh

9:51am Sun 10/Nov/2019

FLOODING UPDATE: A52 reopens in both directions following flooding

The A52 has been reopened in both directions following its closure due to flooding

5:57pm Sat 09/Nov/2019

Tributes paid to former High Sheriff of Derbyshire

A woman who died after being caught in floodwater near Darley Dale has been named as the former High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Annie Hall

12:38pm Sat 09/Nov/2019

FLOODING UPDATE: Roads remain closed around the county as flood water begin to subside

Following yesterday's flooding there are still a significant number of roads flooded in Derby city centre and routes across the county

8:40am Sat 09/Nov/2019

Flooding in Derbyshire - latest

Temperatures are dropping throughout the county and this dip could lead to icy road surfaces for motorists across Derbyshire tonight. Gritters are out spreading salt but we would caution anybody having to travel anywhere to take extra care and drive to the conditions

9:58pm Fri 08/Nov/2019

Statement on death following police contact in Buxton

Our officers carried out a search warrant at an address in Buxton this morning, on behalf of the Police Service of Northern Ireland

4:48pm Fri 08/Nov/2019

National award for hero Police Dog

German Shepherd Axle receives PDSA Commendation after tackling armed criminal

3:19pm Fri 08/Nov/2019

Flooding: Body of woman recovered from River Derwent

The body of a woman has been recovered from flood water in Darley Dale

12:39pm Fri 08/Nov/2019

Appeal to trace quad bike stolen in Chinley

We're appealing for information after a quad bike, trailer and fuel drums were stolen from a shed in Chinley

11:46am Fri 08/Nov/2019

Flood warnings in place across Derbyshire

A number of flood warnings are in place across the county following today's heavy rain and further downpours forecast overnight

10:06pm Thu 07/Nov/2019

Can you help find missing man Matthew Tilley

Officers are concerned for the safety of missing Chesterfield man Matthew Tilley

5:50pm Thu 07/Nov/2019

Van security reminder following recent thefts in Dronfield, Renishaw and Holymoorside

We are reminding van owners to make sure their vehicles, valuables and tools are secure after recent thefts in Dronfield, Renishaw and Holymoorside

11:49am Thu 07/Nov/2019

Witness appeal after man stabbed in Chesterfield

Detectives investigating an alleged stabbing in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward

4:39pm Wed 06/Nov/2019

Residents urged to be alert after two burglaries in the Ashbourne area which may be linked to doorstep sellers

We are appealing for information and urging residents to be security wise around doorstep callers after two burglaries and suspicious incidents during the past week

2:47pm Wed 06/Nov/2019

Officers help Staveley youngsters prepare for a fab-boo-lously safe Halloween

Youngsters in the Staveley, Brimington and Whittington area were prepared for a fab-boo-lously safe Halloween after school visits from their local Safer Neighbourhood policing team

7:30pm Tue 05/Nov/2019

CCTV image released as part of investigation into phone theft

Do you recognise the man and woman in this CCTV image? Officers would like to speak to them following the theft of a mobile phone from a B&M store on Megaloughton Lane, Derby

4:24pm Tue 05/Nov/2019

Bonfire Night

Tonight is Bonfire Night, so please be aware that rules around fireworks are slightly different

3:32pm Tue 05/Nov/2019

Appeal after woman was assaulted in Chesterfield

Officers are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted while she was out walking her dog

1:20pm Tue 05/Nov/2019