Reminder Following Incidents of Fireworks Being Used Anti-socially

Staffordshire Police are reminding the public of the law surrounding fireworks following four incidents of them being used anti-socially in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (Monday 22 September).

We were called at 7.40pm to Hanley Park following reports of four people setting fireworks off. Officers promptly attended the scene but nobody matching the description was found. 

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Potential Scam Threats Against Businesses

To reduce fraud across Staffordshire the police are reaching out to businesses to make them aware of the free monitoring support available through Police CyberAlarm.

The system, which was set up with funding from the Home Office, helps businesses monitor and report suspicious cyber activity.

To help businesses take their own steps to minimise […]

Man Charged After Class A Drugs Found

Staffordshire Police have reported that a man has been charged after they seized class A drugs in Stoke-on-Trent.

Ilias Damianeas, 38, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – cocaine, one count of driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in […]

Man Jailed After Assaulting Security & Breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A man has been jailed after he breached a criminal behaviour order (CBO) and assaulted a security guard in Stoke-on-Trent. 

Robert Shenton, 48, from Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday (10 September) after he pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching a criminal behaviour […]

Man Jailed After Assaulting 2 Men & Damaging Businesses

Staffordshire Police report that a man has been jailed after assaulting two men and damaging businesses across Stoke-on-Trent.

Darren Steele, 52, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 26 weeks behind bars at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Friday (5 September). 

He pleaded guilty to:

Three counts of criminal damage to property […]

Drug Warrants Results in Arrests

Police Officers carrying out warrants have arrested two men on suspicion of drug offences.

Following intelligence, officers first searched a property in Brown Edge yesterday (Thursday 28 August).

A total of £1,500 was seized from the property.

A 54-year-old man, from the Leek area, was arrested a short time later on suspicion of conspiring to […]

Cocaine Dealer Jailed After Stash Found in Home

Staffordshire Police report that a cocaine dealer who was caught with an estimated £4,500-worth of drugs in his home has been jailed.

Erion Kakuli, 25, of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced to three-years-and-four-months behind bars at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Wednesday (20 August) after he previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply […]

Have Your Say on Local Policing in Your Area

Staffordshire Police want to hear your views and experiences of policing in your area.

If you haven’t shared your views already there is still time to take part in our short, anonymous survey – it should only take 10 minutes to complete.

Your feedback allows us to get a better understanding of public perceptions […]

Man charged following vehicle fire

Staffordshire Police say a man has been charged following a deliberate vehicle fire in Stoke-on-Trent.

Steven Broad, 49, from Kidsgrove has been charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

It comes after the police were called to High Lane, Burslem, on Monday (11 August) alongside colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and […]

Wanted! Speedwatch Volunteers

There are vacancies for residents to join the community speedwatch team in Sandyford & Goldenhill.

There are too many speeding drivers coming through the Sandyford & Golenhill area, and more volunteers are needed. The scheme is supported by Staffordshire Police, and areas targeted are High Street through Goldenhill and Sandyford as well as future […]