Upskirter filmed unsuspecting victims in Bluewater Shopping Centre
A man has pleaded guilty to a series of upskirting offences in Bluewater. Matthew Hill was arrested at the shopping centre during the evening of Monday 20 February 2023, after…
Faversham man hit with £1,390 fine after scrap metal guilty plea
A Faversham man who transported scrap metal without being able to produce any supporting documents showing he was licensed to do so has pleaded guilty to the offence and been…
Medway litterbugs ordered to cough up more than £10,000
Dropping cigarette butts, face coverings and drink cans has cost a group of litterbugs more than £10,000. Together, 20 people have been ordered by magistrates to pay a staggering £10,222…
Kent Police drones operated at more than 600 incidents in 2022
Kent Police drones helped officers locate 16 missing people and discover 28 alleged offenders during 2022. A recent report from the force evaluated the increased use of drones and assessed…
Four anglers fishing Kent lakes stung for nearly £1,800
Following cases brought by the Environment Agency in January and February 2023 at Southampton, Swindon, Barkingside and Hastings Magistrates, the courts have ordered seven men pay a combined total £1,673…
Illicit cigarettes and baccy worth £15,000 seized in Chatham
Loose tobacco and cigarettes hidden in car An untaxed vehicle has led police to seize more than £15,000 of suspected illicit tobacco in Chatham. The cigarettes and loose tobacco were…
Two-day crime spree in Gillingham leads to 7-years in jail for pair
Two men have been jailed for a total of over 7-years in jail after multiple burglaries and vehicle thefts during a two-day crime spree in Gillingham. On Thursday 29 July…
Appeal for witnesses to linked crimes in Biddenden
Witnesses are being urged to come forward after linked offences in the Biddenden area. At around 6.30pm on Monday 6 February 2023 offenders are reported to have used a hammer…
Crime team clampdown on prolific and repeat offenders in Maidstone
Almost 70 charges have been brought against suspects in Maidstone linked to offences including shoplifting, assaults and hate crimes. The charges were made over the past month and are all…