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This is Lincolnshire -- Lincolnshire Police have named 54 people charged with drink driving since the start of their 2013 Christmas drink drive campaign. Over one hundred drivers were stopped in an hour for the launch of the campaign at the start of December. At that time a total of 69 injuries had been caused by drink driving on Lincolnshire's roads.
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Richard Christopher Johnson, 33, was arrested on December 1. Police say he had 64 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A17 at Beckingham. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on December 18. Shane James Forbes, 26, was arrested on December 1. Police say he had 58 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Gorse Rise, Grantham. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on December 23. Sarah Jane Johnson, 30, was arrested on December 2. Police say she had 85 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Fleet Road, Holbeach. She will appear at Spalding Magistrates' Court on December 19. Rebecca Jody Goodwin, 39, was arrested on December 3. Police say she had 95 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Tumby Road, Coningsby. She will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on December 24. Ryan Taylor, 25, was arrested on December 5. Police say he had 103 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Main Road, Grainsby. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on December 24. Lukasz Lojko, 34, was arrested on December 5. Police say he had 111 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Park Road, Spalding. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on December 23. Robert Gareth Smith, 24, was arrested on December 5. Police say he had 71 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Dogdyke Road, Coningsby. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on December 24. Vitmanas Vaskys, 49, was arrested on December 6. Police say he had 107 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Station Road, Burgh. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on January 14. Dalius Stakele, 36, was arrested on December 6. Police say he had 79 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Queen Street, Boston. He appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on December 7. Diane Hopkins, 52, was arrested on December 7. Police say she had 64 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Ryhall Road, Stamford. She will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on December 30. Janis Kozurkins, 24, was arrested on December 7. Police say she had 79 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Broad Street, Spalding. She will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court. Jacek Twarowski, 30, was arrested on December 7. Police say he had 61 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Drift Road, Stamford. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on December 30. Paul Andrew Green, 48, was arrested on December 7. Police say he had 67 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Burgh Road, Skegness. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on January 7. Edward Swiatek, 49, was arrested on December 7. Police say he had 106 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on West End Road, Wyberton. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 2. Modestas Sirvydas, 22, was arrested on December 8. Police say he had 55 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on New Street, Gainsborough. He appeared before Lincoln Magistrates' Court on December 9. Jonas Doninas, 42, was arrested on December 8. Police say he had 104 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Spring Hill, Lincoln. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court. Christopher Charles Parker, 28, was arrested on December 8. Police say he had 93 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Pump Square. He appeared at Boston Magistrates' Court on December 9. George Richard Gibson, 40, was arrested on December 8. Police say he had 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Newark Road, Lincoln. He appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on December 9. Sarah Ann Palmer, 34, was arrested on December 8. Police say she had 82 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Medlock Crescent. She will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on December 30. Vladimirs Klavins, 48, was arrested on December 9. Police say he had 72 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Spilsby Road, Horncastle. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on December 31. Richard Carter, 69, was arrested on December 9. Police say he had 54 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on The Green, Nettleham.. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 2. Jaroslaw Lewucha, 38, was arrested on December 13. Police say he had 49 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Spalding Road, Boston. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 8. Katie Stubley, 35, was arrested on December 13. Police say she had 43 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Wybert Crescent, Boston. She will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 8. Mariana Jesus, 22, was arrested on December 14. Police say she had 46 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Manthorpe Road, Grantham. She will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 6. Steven Mohammed, 22, was arrested on December 14. Police say he had 65 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Bourne Road, Colsterworth. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 9. Samuel Colin Gibbins, 25, was arrested on December 14. Police say he had 43 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at High Street, Saxilby. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 7. Juska Vytautas, 36, was arrested on December 14. Police say he had 127 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Sleaford Road, Boston. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 15. Shona Nicole Brewster, 46, was arrested on December 15. Police say she had 67 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Bridge End Road, Grantham. She will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 9. Vaitekaitis Gytis, 22, was arrested on December 15. Police say he had 47 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A17, Saracens Head. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 9. Linda Montgomery, 58, was arrested on December 16. Police say she had 70 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Outgate, Leverton. She will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 15. Kathleen McGuiness, 49, was arrested on December 16. Police say she had 92 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Boston Road, Sutterton. She will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 15. Oliver Willy Favry, 45, was arrested on December 16. Police say he had 95 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A607, Bracebridge Heath. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 10. Algirdas Berzanskis, 33, was arrested on December 17. Police say he had 87 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A16, Spalding. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 9. Keith Michael Heaton, 74, was arrested on December 17. Police say he had 83 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Lea Road, Gainsborough. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 10. Egils Petersons, 31, was arrested on December 18. Police say he had 73 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Westlode Street, Spalding. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 15. Graham Paul Day, 50, was arrested on December 18. Police say he had 67 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Common Way, Tydd St Mary. He appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on December 19. David Toole, 31, was arrested on December 20. Police say he had 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Lincoln Road, Skegness. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on January 7. Matthew James Spowage, 22, was arrested on December 20. Police say he had 57 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath in Jonington, Barkston. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 13. George Wallis, 22, was arrested on December 20. Police say he had 40 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A46 Lincoln Bypass. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 14. Luis Ferreira, 40, was arrested on December 21. Police say he had 82 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Saint Annes Lanes, Boston. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 16. Atis Pacuks, 34, was arrested on December 21. Police say he had 76 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Winsover Road, Spalding. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 20. Joshua Bradley, 23 was arrested on December 21. Police say he had 67 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Drury Lane, Lincoln. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 17. Thomas Statham, 24, was arrested on December 21. Police say he had 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Portland Street, Lincoln. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 17. Adam James Gleadell, 23, was arrested on December 21. Police say he had 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Sunningdale Way, Gainsborough. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 17. Marius Budrus, 28, was arrested on December 22. Police say he had 55 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Washway Road, Holbeach. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 20. Aivis Hlomovs, 28, was arrested on December 22. Police say he had 42 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Rose Lane, Pinchbeck. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 20. James Jackson, 27, was arrested on December 22. Police say he had 86 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Sleaford Road, Boston. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 16. Kimberly Victoria Ward, 28, was arrested on December 22. Police say she had 102 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at Keddington Corner, Keddington. She will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on January 7. Grant Richard Canham, 22, was arrested on December 20. Police have not reported the alcohol level in his breath. He was stopped on Mary Street, Stamford. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 20. Andrew Bavister, 48, was arrested on December 22. Police say he had 81 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on London Road, Grantham. He will appear at Grantham Magistrates' Court on January 23. Justinas Ingelevicius, 28, was arrested on December 23. Police say he had 96 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Morton Terrace, Boston. He will appear at Boston Magistrates' Court on January 22. Ronald Anthony Seabridge, 49, was arrested on December 23. Police say he had 77 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Berry Way, Skegness. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on January 7. Robert John Clutton, 33, was arrested on December 23. Police say he had 65 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Gunby Lane, Candlesby. He will appear at Skegness Magistrates' Court on January 7. Lerumo Melvin Maifadi, 34, was arrested on December 23. Police say he had 42 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on Kesteven Street, Lincoln. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on January 17.
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This is Devon -- Police have released a series of CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault in Taunton. A 20-year-old woman was followed by a man as she walked through the town centre at 2.35am on November 27, before she was grabbed and sexually assaulted near Kilkenny House on Cheddon Road. The first images show a man on a bicycle in The Parade at about 2.11am and then by the Pitcher and Piano pub off Corporation Street. He is then shown with without his bike and with his hood up walking past the Money Shop in North Street and then the Crown and Sceptre pub in Station Road. The man in the images is described as white, about 5ft 8ins, of skinny build, in his late thirties, with stubble. He was wearing a green jacket with a hood over the top of a light coloured grey or white hooded top, and loose fitting cream or light coloured trousers. He was generally scruffy looking. Investigating officer, Detective Constable Darren Bowden, said: "Following further investigative work we are now able to release this series of images which shows a man initially cycling past the victim, who is not pictured, and then later walking behind her through the town centre. "It was a period of around 20 minutes from the first CCTV image to the time the victim was assaulted. "I can confirm we are taking a close look into whether there is a link between this incident and any others in the area. "Two men previously arrested in connection with this investigation have been released without charge and we are now focussing on identifying the man in these images and we are asking the public to help us with this. "If you think your recognise him, please call in with a name or any information you have – it could prove to be crucial to our inquiry." Call Avon and Somerset police on 101 with any information.
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This is Lincolnshire -- Lincolnshire Police have issued a harsh warning against potential violence surrounding the Lincoln City's Boxing Day clash with Grimsby Town. A heavy police presence has been promised by the force to protect 'genuine football supporters'. The following statement has been issued: Superintendent Kieran English said: "The public and genuine football supporters can be reassured that there will be a very significant presence of specialist public order officers, patrol officers, traffic officers and dog units on the streets on the day. "The minority of people who are members of what we call 'football risk groups' are the problem, not genuine football fans. "These groups contain criminals who latch themselves onto football clubs and use match days as an excuse to provoke gang violence and disorder. "Our message to them is simple. Stay at home. "If you have a football banning order you will be arrested immediately and if you engage in any crime and disorder we will use every power at our disposal to put you before the courts, which as demonstrated at the sentencing of 12 local hooligans recently, will issue significant sentences if you are found guilty."
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This is Leicestershire -- Christmas was cancelled for seven suspected criminals who had ignored warnings to turn themselves in. The five men and two women were arrested on Christmas Eve and the big day itself as part of Operation Tiger, Leicestershire Police's campaign to track down people it believes are involved in crimes such as burglary, drug dealing and handling stolen goods. All seven had been sent Operation Tiger Christmas cards several weeks ago warning them courts had issued warrants for their arrest. The cards urged them to turn themselves in or face arrest during the festive season, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Police had visited the suspects' homes before but had not found them there. Officers predicted the fugitives were more likely to be at home for Christmas than any other days of the year. Assistant Chief Constable Phil Kay said: "I hope these arrests send a clear message to those involved in crime that Leicestershire Police will always track you down, even on Christmas Day. "Earlier this month we sent over 200 Christmas cards to suspects which urged them to hand themselves in or face being arrested by officers over the festive period. "The seven people arrested on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day clearly ignored this warning and have found out the hard way that Leicestershire Police keeps its promises. "Further arrests will continue to be made over the festive period and into the New Year to help disrupt criminal activity and keep the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safe." Officers made the following arrests on Christmas Eve: A man was arrested in Netherhall, Leicester for failing to appear in court for an alleged breach of a sex offenders' order. A man was arrested from Rutland Avenue, Aylestone, Leicester for failing to appear in court to face a charge of criminal damage. A woman was arrested from Broughton Road, off Saffron Lane,Leicester for failing to appear in court in connection with alleged fraud offences. A man was arrested in Gallowtree Gate, Leicester city centre for failing to appear in court for a theft charge. A man was arrested in the Braunstone area of the city for recall to prison. Officers executed further arrest warrants on Christmas Day. These were: A burglary suspect was arrested in Melton for failing to appear at Leicester Crown Court. A woman was arrested from Melton Mowbray for failing to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court. A further seven addresses in Shepshed, Loughborough, Barrow Upon Soar, Braunstone and Leicester were visited by officers on Christmas Day in an attempt to arrest three further men wanted for burglary and breach of licence conditions. None of the three were found. They included 34-year-old Daniel Perry, who is from the Shepshed area. Earlier this week, the force revealed it was offering a £1,000 reward to anyone who leads them to Mr Perry. Officers want to trace him in connection with an incident on Monday, September 9, during which a stolen car was rammed into a police vehicle, injuring the officer inside. Officers had been tailing the car from Whitwick and attempted to stop it when it reached Shepshed. A female passenger in the car was arrested while the driver, believed to be Perry, fled. Police found stolen goods in the car. Mr Perry has previous convictions for car crime and burglary. Officers believe he is still in the Loughborough and Shepshed area and may be staying with friends. A number of homes he has been linked to have been visited. Officers have also produced a 'wanted' poster which has appeared throughout the two towns.
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This is Lincolnshire -- Lincolnshire Police have named 54 people charged with drink driving since the start of their 2013 Christmas drink drive campaign. Over one hundred drivers were stopped in an hour for the launch of the campaign at the start of December. At that time a total of 69 injuries had been caused by drink driving on Lincolnshire's roads.
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This is Nottingham -- AN ELDERLY man has died in hospital five days after his car collided with a police car. The crash happened just before 2.30pm last Tuesday in Green Lane, Clifton, at its junction with the A453. The 95-year-old man's Vauxhall Corsa collided with a police Volvo which was answering a 999 call. The pensioner was taken to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre but died on Sunday. The female police driver was treated for shock. A Notts Police spokeswoman said the incident is being reviewed by the force's Professional Standards Department. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Notts Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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This is Bristol -- POLICE are today following up potential sightings of missing Hartcliffe teenager Gemma Hall in South Bristol. Concerns are growing for Gemma, whose disappearance is described by police as "out of character". The 19-year-old was last seen at 4pm on Sunday, when she left her house in Maynard Road to go to the Fulford Fish Bar in Fulford Road. She did not return home and the Bristol Post understands she did not appear to have made any preparations for being out overnight. Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokesman Craig Evry told the Bristol Post this morning: "We are still searching for Gemma. "Since the appeal went out yesterday we've had some calls from members of the public of potential sightings of Gemma in South Bristol, and are currently following those up. "We are still appealing for anyone with information about Gemma's whereabouts to come forward so that she can be reunited with her family in time for Christmas." When Gemma went missing she was wearing black and purple trainers, a red fleece and black leggings. Anyone who has seen Gemma, or knows where she is, should call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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This is Lincolnshire -- Lincolnshire's acting Deputy Chief Constable Keith Smy has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. The decision was announced this morning by Chief Constable Neil Rhodes, whose own future was decided earlier this month. He said: "I am delighted that Keith has accepted the position and it means that I can now advertise for a permanent Assistant Chief Constable," said Mr Rhodes. "I wanted to move as quickly as possible to secure a stable chief officer team,. Keith Smy has been acting as Lincolnshire's Deputy Chief Constable since August. He started his police career in Staffordshire Police which he joined in 1984 and rose through the ranks in a variety of roles. He is a graduate of the High Potential Development Scheme and after selection for the Strategic Command Course in 2008 he moved to Lincolnshire as Assistant Chief Constable (Safer Neighbourhoods) in 2009. Prior to his move to Lincolnshire, he had been Staffordshire's Head of Protective Services Basic Command Unit (BCU) incorporating Crime and Operational Support Divisions for 18 months, a BCU Commander at Trent Valley BCU for four years and Head of the Forces Human Resource Department for three years. When he was appointed to Assistant Chief Constable in Lincolnshire it was a return to the County because in his teens he lived in Billinghay and attended the Lafford School where he was head boy in his final year. Mr Smy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science with Mathematics from the Open University, post graduate qualifications in management and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He has a particular interest in working with young people, tackling youth crime and victimisation and promoting participation of the community in volunteering, including the Special Constabulary. He has Regional ACPO responsibility for Volunteering. Mr Smy said: " I am honoured to serve Lincolnshire as the Deputy Chief Constable. This is a great force, full of amazing people. Despite the funding challenges, politics and bureaucracy I'm looking forward to 2014 because I know that every day someone in the force will do something to make me feel proud to be part of this team." The post of Assistant Chief Constable has been advertised on the Leading Lincolnshire Police website
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This is North Devon -- TAXIS have been targeted as part of a new police operation to enforce the industry's safety and legal requirement. The scheme saw police and licensing officers carry out spot-checks on 20 vehicles in Boutport Street, Queen Street and outside Barnstaple Railway station. Five taxis were issued with advisories for minor issues during the operation. Police constable Paul Butler said he was pleased at the high standards that were seen. He said: "Of the vehicles we stopped, it was good to see that the vast majority were in good condition and meeting all the safety standards we would expect. "We hope this is reassuring to passengers and to the drivers themselves and we'll continue to carry out joint operations like this in the future." Councillor Joe Tucker, who attended the operation as chairman of the Licensing Committee, said it was vital to ensure the legal requirements were enforced. He said: "Spot checks like these are vital as they allow us to see first-hand whether vehicles are meeting safety standards and legal requirements. "If minor issues are detected, we will give advisory notes to rectify certain things, or in more serious cases we can bring action. "Not only is this for the benefit of passengers, but also other road users, including other taxi drivers and private hires who do ensure they are meeting all the required licensing standards."
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This is South Wales -- A NEATH man who assaulted an off-duty special police constable at Neath rail station, following a night's drinking in Swansea, has been handed a suspended sentence.