11/04/2025

Arrests

There were 19 arrests made across the Wealden district last week.

3 drivers were arrested in Polegate and Hailsham - 2 for drink driving and 1 for dangerous driving.

2 people were arrested for intent to supply class B drugs in Hailsham and Uckfield.

We also arrested an individual for theft of a motor vehicle in Pevensey.

Other offences included assault, GBH, criminal damage and breach of restraining orders.

See or hear something we need to know about? Report to us 24/7 online or by phoning us on 101.

Bikes seized

We've been receiving reports of dangerous, anti-social use of off road bikes.

Following these reports, we'd increased our patrols around Hailsham and Hellingly.

The bikes pictured have since been seized in Hellingly and the rider identified, after being ridden dangerously on and off the road.

The public play a huge part in keeping our communities safe by reporting things to us that we might not be aware of. If you see or hear something that you think we should know about - report it!

Court result

A Hailsham club administrator has been ordered to pay back funds she plundered.

Jeanette Gardner, 66, of Meadow Road, Hailsham, abused her position and almost bankrupted the Hailsham Memorial Institute.

She has been ordered to pay the club £147,000 in a hearing at Brighton Combined Court.

Gardner used the money in part to fund a lavish lifestyle, which included foreign holidays, West End shows and group outings.

Find out more about the investigation here https://orlo.uk/ymck7

Distraction theft

Distraction theft can happen quickly and comes in a variety of forms.

We had two reports of distraction theft in Uckfield last week, resulting in the theft of handbags, money, cards and phones being taken.

One report was from a woman, who while in her car in a car park had a male tap on her window. He told her that she had fluid leaking from the rear of the vehicle. When she got out to look, the male opened the passenger door and helped themselves to her phone that had her bank cards in. The cards were then used to the value of £499 and £599.

The second report was of a male who engaged in conversation with a female and took her bag without her realising.

Be cautious of people who approach you in public spaces who are being overly friendly, helpful, or ask for your help - they may be trying to distract you.
 

Violence against women and girls - community meeting

Raising awareness of violence against women and girls

Join us next week, where we are holding a day of awareness and education on all things VAWG, providing details of support channels and schemes to help keep women and girls safe.

Quintins Shopping Centre, Hailsham.
15th April 2025
10:00 - 15:00

We hope to see you there! 

Contact us

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