Sussex Alerts - Wealden Police

09.01.2026

Arrests

Last week saw a total of 20 arrests made across the district for various offences.

6 drivers were arrested in Pevensey Bay, Chiddingly, Horam, Crowborough, Wadhurst and Stone Cross - 2 of which for drug driving and, 4 for drink driving.

4 individuals were arrested for the supply of class B drugs in Hailsham.

1 arrests was made for criminal damage in Jarvis Brook.

Other offences included assault, breaking bail conditions, and controlling/coercive behaviour.

Charged

We've charged a man after it was reported a person was seen with a firearm at Maresfield services.

Following the report on the evening of Tuesday (January 6), officers, including an armed response, deployed to the area.

Enquiries quickly led to the arrest of a man, and a gas-powered BB gun was also recovered.

The next day, a man from Uckfield was charged with possessing an air weapon in a public place.

He is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on February 13.

Drink or drug driving

Drink or Drug Driving? It’s NEVER worth it.

We’re still out there 24/7. If you drive under the influence, you’re risking lives, your licence, and your freedom.

✅ Plan ahead, book a taxi or arrange a lift.
❌ Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Your choice. Your responsibility. Don’t risk it.

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Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

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