Francis Hackett, a convicted drug dealer has been ordered to pay £44,005 under a Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation order. Hackett, 48, of Albion Street, Lancaster, was convicted of possession […]
Phone use warning to motorists – and pedestrians
Lancashire Constabulary is warning drivers of the dangers of using their mobile phones whilst driving as they launch a month-long crackdown. Throughout January, road policing officers across the county will […]
Scheme is key to tackling emergencies at your property
A special key holder scheme has been set up to help property owners react quickly to emergencies at their premises. Lancashire Constabulary has set up an information database – called […]
Police stalking festive poachers
Police are asking residents and visitors to help hunt down poachers who commit additional crime while filling up on festive bounty – and have made a number of arrests recently. […]
Christmas drink and drug driving crackdown begins
Lancashire Constabulary’s Christmas drink and drug driving campaign gets underway today (Wednesday 1st December). The festive crackdown will see high profile enforcement activity taking place across the county throughout the […]
Lancashire Chief Constable Reflects on a Successful Year as crime figures fall again
Although 2011 may prove problematic for Lancashire Police, with cuts to their budget on the cards, falling crime levels, an excellent rating from HMIC and national recognition for public protection […]
Keep Safe – Keep a Light on to stop Crime
750 free timer switches were given out to people in Carnforth, Lancaster, Morecambe and Silverdale last week in a bid to improve home security. Photo courtesy Lancashire Constabulary Local residents […]
Lancashire Police joins North West crack down on cash-in-transit robberies
Lancashire Police is stepping up its fight against cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies, following major success over the past year with 15 offenders sentenced to more than 180 years in prison. The […]
Cuts Casualties? All PCSOs placed ‘at risk’ by Lancashire Constabulary
After the government’s massive cuts announcements earlier this week, the real and potential casualties of the Comprehensive Spending Review are already beginning to rise, with all Lancashire’s Police Community Support […]
Wanted man arrested after months at large
Wanted Heysham man Joseph Almond, who failed to appear at Preston Crown court in July (see news story) was arrested at Beacon Fell, Longridge on the 13th October 2010 and […]