Tuesday, May 7, 2024
A swoop across two South Lancashire businesses saw e-cigarettes sold to underage test purchasers, including one dressed in school uniform.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
A woman from Preston has been given a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
A woman from Preston has been jailed for 44 weeks and given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for two years for a string of shoplifting offences in Preston.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
We have charged a man following two burglaries and a theft in Preston and South Ribble.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Students from ten high schools across Chorley and South Ribble have been visited by the ‘Natural High’ tour.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
We are warning people to be extra vigilant following reports of rogue traders targeting elderly residents in Preston.
Monday, April 8, 2024
Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s neighbourhood policing team have joined forces with partners to tackle the use of off-road motorbikes at Rivington.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Police officers in Preston have been blending in with shoppers and store staff as they continue to tackle shoplifting in the city.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Seven people have been charged as part of an investigation into large scale drug supply in Chorley and South Ribble.
Monday, March 25, 2024
We have charged a man following the discovery of a substantial cannabis farm in South Ribble.
Friday, March 15, 2024
A PCSO from Chorley’s Neighbourhood Policing team, along with a Public Protection Officer at Chorley Council have been presented with an award for a project aimed at steering young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
20 people have been arrested, cash, weapons and mobile phones have been seized and suspected Class A and Class B drugs have been recovered from across South Lancashire, as part of a major national operation to crackdown on County Lines offenders.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Two people have been charged following a substantial cannabis seizure.
Monday, March 4, 2024
Preston has welcomed a new temporary Chief Inspector, Helen Bevan, who will be responsible for Response Policing across the city.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
We have arrested a man following the discovery of a substantial cannabis grow in Chorley.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
We have charged two people following the theft of motorbikes in the West Lancashire area.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Two men have been charged following the discovery of a substantial cannabis grow in Chorley.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Officers out on additional foot patrol as part of Operation Centurion have arrested a teenager on suspicion of drugs offences.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Officers from South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have launched a new initiative to teach school children about policing.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The aim is to create a space for women to come together, share their experiences, seek advice on personal safety and break down barriers, ensuring that all voices are heard and fostering trust and confidence within the local community.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Last weekend, Preston Police teamed up with partner agencies to continue to target those involved in CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation) in the city.
Monday, January 29, 2024
51 people have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division at the Divisional Commander’s Commendations Ceremony.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
We are appealing for information after a number of Second World War medals were stolen in Leyland.
Friday, January 5, 2024
This week, officers from Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have been continuing to crackdown on shoplifters in Preston City Centre.