More Than 70 Drink & Drug Driving Arrests

More than 70 drink and drug driving arrests as we tackle illegal activity on the roads this festive season

Whether you are travelling to see friends and family, or just heading to work or to the shops, we want to make sure you can complete your journey safely this festive season. 

Those […]

Fatal Hit & Run

Police are searching for  the driver of a car that killed a woman in a hit-and-run crash in Staffordshire.

It happened in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, at the junction of South Drive of Carmountside Crematorium and Leek Road, just before 08:00 GMT on Friday.

A woman in her 70s, who was a pedestrian, died after being […]

Community Comes Together to Address Sandyford Shoplifting Issues

Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, David Williams M.P. Staffordshire Police and Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association came together to meet Senior Management from Tesco (pictured) to discuss an increase in shoplifting issues in Sandyford.

The meeting proved productive in how to tackle the ongoing shoplifting problem in Sandyford & Goldenhill, which is […]

6 Vehicles Stolen in Stoke North – Unattended With Engine Running

Staffordshire Police say don’t leave vehicles unattended with the engine running. In the last 3 days, just in Stoke North, we have had in the region of 6 vehicles stolen whereby, the owner has left the engine running whilst just nipping back into the house for something.

One of the vehicles was […]

Find Your Nearest Knife Amnesty Bank “Ditch The Blade Campaign”

This week Staffordshire Police are relaunching our Ditch the Blade campaign to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.

Knife crime has a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities, and tackling it remains one of our top priorities.

As reassurance, 99% of young people do not […]

4 Men Arrested After Raids Uncover Heroin, Cocaine, Cash & Mobile Phone

Four men have been arrested after heroin, cocaine, cash and a mobile phone were seized during drugs raids in Stoke-on-Trent.

As part of an ongoing operation to target county lines drug supply in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, officers from our major and organised crime proactive team executed three warrants at three addresses in […]

Warning After Man Duped By Investment Scam

Police Officers are warning people to be vigilant after receiving reports of a scam which claims to make the victim’s £1,000 a week from a £200 investment.

It comes as high street banks have reported instances of individuals coming in branches to withdraw cash to give to fraudsters. 

Recently, an elderly man was […]

Police, Politicians & Residents Association Walkabout in the Community

Left to right Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, Sergeant Rob Emanuel, PCSO Michael Frost, Lester Fern, SAGE Treasurer, Sylvia Representing David Williams M.P. & Tom Simpson SAGE Secretary, who today walked around Sandyford & Goldenhill to meet up with residents and local businesses to listen to any issues which need addressing.

The day proved […]

Campaign Launched to Guide Social Media Use & Combat Violent Content

Staffordshire Police are launching a campaign to help people use social media safely in the wake of widespread disinformation, misinformation and violent content online.

Officers, staff and specialist teams across the UK are working hard to identify people who are fascinated by violence following the tragic events in Southport last year where three young […]

Volunteers Invited to Scrutinise Police Custody

Could you volunteer to check on the wellbeing of people held in Police custody?

Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are volunteers appointed by the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office to check on the wellbeing of people held in Police custody, making regular, unannounced visits to the two custody suites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford throughout the […]