Monday, June 18, 2007
Criminal Damage
With reference to the comment on Heather's report, Heather has responded with this message.
Dear Resident,
As far as people being brought to justice having caused the damage, we have had 2 positive results in the last 3 years - Regarding the B1022 bus stop, when the brickwork was damaged, a local male was charged with criminal damage and given a caution.
Regarding damage to the village's bus stop signs, one local youth was arrested for damaging the Catchpole Lane bus stop and was given a reprimand last November. Thanks went to the member of the public who happened to see the damage being committed.
Although I have recieved hearsay information as to could be responsible for the damage to the war memorial wreath, the police would require more substantial evidence to be able to arrest someone for this.
Interestingly, the chap given the reprimand for the damage to the Catchpole Lane bus stop and the name given as responsible for the war memorial wreath, are males from the same family, who are very well known to the police. We are monitoring this family closely, and are in regular discussions with their housing officer.
I continue to patrol these areas at different times of the day and speak to the people who use the area to meet up with friends.
As far as getting a police surveillance camera goes, this could be possible, however I believe we would need a heavy back-up of continuous repeated damage to the area over a certain period, to be able to get the authority to place a camera there. To my knowledge over the past 3 years, there have been 2 attacks to the bus stop and 2 attacks to the telephone kiosk. This would not justify the police obtaining a surveillance authority, when there are other 'hotspots' with problems every week throughout the year. I will forward your comments to our Sergeant, PS Tim Marshall for his consideration. Alternatively you can contact him on 01621 869851 or 01621 868576 - Tolleshunt D'Arcy Police Post.
Finally, regarding the criminal damage being caused to the Jubilee Playing Field equipment, the Parish Council are currently in discussion as to what steps to take next, as it seems as soon as a piece of equipment is mended, it is broken again. Options of installing CCTV, obtaining a grant form the District Council for newer, more damage-proof equipment, and doing some local fundraising event to get more funding, have been discussed so far.
There is a new antisocial behaviour coordinator at Maldon District Council, Clare Lawrence, who may be able to help the village with youth inititiatives such as setting up a youth club, organising sporting events, building graffitti walls etc. She can be contacted on 01621 875821, and I'm sure she would appreciate your comments. I have spoken to her previously, and she was keen to engage with the youth in the Maldon North villages.
I hope this helps, Heather Owen
Police Community Support Officer 8385
Great Totham Neighbourhood Policing Team
- My mobile 07958 379451
- Maldon Station Front Office 01621 852255
Dear Resident,
As far as people being brought to justice having caused the damage, we have had 2 positive results in the last 3 years - Regarding the B1022 bus stop, when the brickwork was damaged, a local male was charged with criminal damage and given a caution.
Regarding damage to the village's bus stop signs, one local youth was arrested for damaging the Catchpole Lane bus stop and was given a reprimand last November. Thanks went to the member of the public who happened to see the damage being committed.
Although I have recieved hearsay information as to could be responsible for the damage to the war memorial wreath, the police would require more substantial evidence to be able to arrest someone for this.
Interestingly, the chap given the reprimand for the damage to the Catchpole Lane bus stop and the name given as responsible for the war memorial wreath, are males from the same family, who are very well known to the police. We are monitoring this family closely, and are in regular discussions with their housing officer.
I continue to patrol these areas at different times of the day and speak to the people who use the area to meet up with friends.
As far as getting a police surveillance camera goes, this could be possible, however I believe we would need a heavy back-up of continuous repeated damage to the area over a certain period, to be able to get the authority to place a camera there. To my knowledge over the past 3 years, there have been 2 attacks to the bus stop and 2 attacks to the telephone kiosk. This would not justify the police obtaining a surveillance authority, when there are other 'hotspots' with problems every week throughout the year. I will forward your comments to our Sergeant, PS Tim Marshall for his consideration. Alternatively you can contact him on 01621 869851 or 01621 868576 - Tolleshunt D'Arcy Police Post.
Finally, regarding the criminal damage being caused to the Jubilee Playing Field equipment, the Parish Council are currently in discussion as to what steps to take next, as it seems as soon as a piece of equipment is mended, it is broken again. Options of installing CCTV, obtaining a grant form the District Council for newer, more damage-proof equipment, and doing some local fundraising event to get more funding, have been discussed so far.
There is a new antisocial behaviour coordinator at Maldon District Council, Clare Lawrence, who may be able to help the village with youth inititiatives such as setting up a youth club, organising sporting events, building graffitti walls etc. She can be contacted on 01621 875821, and I'm sure she would appreciate your comments. I have spoken to her previously, and she was keen to engage with the youth in the Maldon North villages.
I hope this helps, Heather Owen
Police Community Support Officer 8385
Great Totham Neighbourhood Policing Team
- My mobile 07958 379451
- Maldon Station Front Office 01621 852255
# posted by Evelyn @ 5:21 AM 
