Police & Crime

Convict fails to return to open prison following day release

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

Convict absconds from HMP Sudbury

4:02pm Mon 18/Nov/2019

Fire in Riddings treated as arson

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have you seen missing Belper woman Normah Payne?

We are concerned for the safety of missing Belper woman Normah Payne

8:21pm Mon 04/Nov/2019

Can you help keep Derbyshire safe as one of 40 new PCSOs?

Derbyshire Constabulary is looking for 40 new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to help keep the county safe

5:17pm Mon 04/Nov/2019

Did you witness assault at Chesterfield pub?

We've released CCTV images of a woman we'd like to speak to about an assault at Spa Lane Vaults pub, in St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield on Monday 28 October

3:47pm Mon 04/Nov/2019

Concern grows for missing Chesterfield man

Concern grows for missing Chesterfield man

9:34am Mon 04/Nov/2019

CCTV images released in connection with Ripley assault

CCTV images of people officers would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Ripley have been released

4:35pm Fri 01/Nov/2019

Stolen car involved in Hucknall collision

We're appealing for information after a grey Volkswagen Golf GTI, which had earlier been stolen in Ilkeston, was involved in a collision in Watnall Road, Hucknall on Wednesday 30 October

4:06pm Fri 01/Nov/2019

Appeal after break in at Chesterfield Motocross store

We are appealing for help to identify two men (pictured) who we would like to speak to about a break in at a Motocross store in Chesterfield

3:33pm Fri 01/Nov/2019

Bonfire Night Safety information

Celebrating bonfire night this weekend?

2:56pm Fri 01/Nov/2019

Chief constable welcomes review of serious and organised crime

Chief Constable Peter Goodman has expressed how he welcomes the formal review in Serious and Organised Crime

4:30pm Thu 31/Oct/2019

Did you witness Buxton assault?

A 23-year-old man has been hospitalised after sustaining serious injuries following an assault in the early hours of Sunday morning (27 October) in Buxton

3:28pm Thu 31/Oct/2019

Black History Month in Derbyshire

October has been Black History Month, and we as a force have held a number of events to celebrate it

4:44pm Wed 30/Oct/2019

Appeal after bike stolen from garden shed in Newbold

Can you help identify these men? Officers would like to speak to them in relation to the theft of a bike from a home on Occupation Road, Newbold

3:44pm Wed 30/Oct/2019

Watch: Derby says farewell to Knife Angel after thousands visit

We have said farewell to the Knife Angel this morning (Wednesday 30 October) after more than 125,000 people visited during October

1:37pm Wed 30/Oct/2019

Officers sweep through Ashbourne to target safety throughout the area

Our officers in Ashbourne took part in a week long beat sweep to focus on safety, crime and anti-social behaviour concerns, and to reach out to the local community

11:27am Wed 30/Oct/2019

New Sergeant for policing teams in Killamarsh, Eckington, Dronfield and Unstone areas

A new Sergeant has taken over the running of our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams in Killamarsh, Eckington, Dronfield, Unstone and the surrounding areas

10:42am Wed 30/Oct/2019

Arrests made after officers assaulted

Four police officers were assaulted in the early hours of this morning after attending a domestic incident

3:13pm Tue 29/Oct/2019

Appeal for information following five break-ins in Chesterfield

We're appealing for information and after five homes have been broken into in Newbold, Brampton, Walton and Wingerworth

1:09pm Tue 29/Oct/2019

Clay Cross police officer to run New York marathon for charity

A Clay Cross police officer is set to run the New York City Marathon in aid of the PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund

8:53am Tue 29/Oct/2019

Welcome to five new PCSOs for our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams in the Chesterfield and Staveley area

We are welcoming five new Police Community Support Officers to the Safer Neighbourhood policing teams on streets in Chesterfield and Staveley areas

2:58pm Mon 28/Oct/2019

Two arrested following alleged Ripley assault

Two men have been arrested after a man was found unconscious in a Ripley street in the early hours of Sunday morning (27 October)

12:14pm Mon 28/Oct/2019

CCTV images released following robbery in Dronfield Woodhouse

We are releasing images of a man our officers want to speak to in connection with a robbery in Dronfield Woodhouse. Can you help us identify him?

11:30am Mon 28/Oct/2019

Appeal for information after a man was attacked in Chesterfield

Officers investigating an alleged incident where a man suffered stab wounds are appealing to the public for information

11:16am Mon 28/Oct/2019

Man in critical condition after Ripley assault

We're appealing for information after a 21-year-old man was assaulted in Church Street, Ripley in the early hours of this morning

12:05pm Sun 27/Oct/2019

Have you seen missing teenager Dre Clarke?

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Dre Clarke

11:36am Sun 27/Oct/2019

Halloween safety advice issued

It's that time of year again when we would like to offer some advice around the Halloween and bonfire night period, as it is a time when people may experience unwanted trick or treaters or what they consider to be anti-social behaviour

4:47pm Fri 25/Oct/2019

Safety advice issued as clocks go back

As the darker autumn nights approach, we would like to remind residents to think about home security during the late afternoon and evenings

4:13pm Fri 25/Oct/2019

Prevention collaboration launched with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

From today, colleagues from the Police Partnerships, Prevention and Collaboration team will be working alongside Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Prevention and Inclusion Team, in one single office at our Joint Headquarters as part of a six month trial

3:59pm Fri 25/Oct/2019

Can you help our officers as they investigate an attempted burglary at a shop in Bakewell?

We're appealing for information after an attempted break-in at shop in Bakewell

3:50pm Fri 25/Oct/2019

Kirk Hallam robbery

Officers were called to reports of a robbery at a Kirk Hallam dental surgery just before 12.45pm today (Friday 25 October)

2:22pm Fri 25/Oct/2019

Three charged with robbery in Buxton

Two men and a teenaged girl from Buxton are due to appear in court next month charged with robbery

1:24pm Fri 25/Oct/2019

Do you recognise this man and woman? We'd like to speak to them in connection with theft from a shop in Ripley

We are releasing CCTV images of a man and a woman we would like to speak to in connection with the theft of some electrical appliances from a shop in Ripley. Can you help?

4:35pm Thu 24/Oct/2019

Appeal after computer is stolen during a burglary at a Matlock business

We're appealing for information after an Apple Mac computer was stolen during a burglary at a printing business in Matlock

12:09pm Thu 24/Oct/2019

Celebrating International Control Room Week

This week we are supporting International Control Room Week, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our call handlers and CMARC staff

9:35am Thu 24/Oct/2019

22-year-old charged after alleged assault

A man has been charged following an alleged assault in Chesterfield

5:08pm Wed 23/Oct/2019

Witnesses sought after man injured in Heanor break-in

Officers investigating an incident where a man was injured during an attempted burglary are asking for help to identify the pair

5:03pm Wed 23/Oct/2019

Fuel theft: Do you recognise this man?

Officers investigating the theft of £700 worth of fuel from a service station in Markham Vale are asking the public for help to trace the man pictured

4:57pm Wed 23/Oct/2019

Have you seen missing Matthew Tilley?

We're concerned for the safety of Matthew Tilley who was reported missing from his home in Newbold earlier today (Tuesday 22 October)

7:21pm Tue 22/Oct/2019

Have you seen Arfan Hussain Shah?

We're appealing for information after a prisoner from HMP Sudbury failed to return from a period of day release in Milton Keynes

9:55am Tue 22/Oct/2019

Appeal after motocross bike is stolen from Sawmills

Can you help us trace this motocross bike? It was stolen in a shed burglary in Sawmills earlier this month

3:51pm Mon 21/Oct/2019

Conmen jailed after admitting string of frauds

Two men have been sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison after admitting a string of frauds over a three-year period

1:55pm Mon 21/Oct/2019

Man arrested during warrant following alleged plant equipment theft

A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of class A drugs following the execution of a warrant at a Derbyshire Dales industrial site by officers from our rural crime team

12:07pm Mon 21/Oct/2019

Motoring journalist prosecuted after Snake Pass video posted to Facebook

A motoring journalist who posted a video of himself driving an Audi R8 at nearly 100mph on one of the most notoriously dangerous road in the UK has been given six points and fined more than £600

11:39am Mon 21/Oct/2019

Corrosive causes thousands of pounds of damage to two cars in Chesterfield

We're releasing CCTV images of two men we would like to trace in connection with an incident where thousands of pounds of damage was caused to two cars in Chesterfield

11:34am Mon 21/Oct/2019