Tackling drugs, litter, parking and ASB

THE latest monthly crime report from Thame’s Neighbourhood Policing team, has highlighted work they have been doing in particular areas of public concern, including drugs.

The report, published today, and available to be read in full online HERE, states: “You were concerned about the open use of cannabis smoking in the Southern Road recreation ground, phoenix trail and nature reserve. Drug taking and dealing in Thame as a location is a current priority for the local police area and additional officers and patrols are being carried out to disrupt this behaviour.”

About littering, another particular bug-bear in Thame, the report says: “We also received reports of littering in Southern Road recreation ground. An offender of littering kindly left behind some identification with their empty alcohol box and cans, and they have received a fixed penalty notice fine for their inconsiderate littering.”

Referring to reports of cars parking on double yellow lines in Victoria Mead, Thame, the team reports that the area is being monitored closely when operational commitments allow, and that fixed penalty notices have been issued in respect of those vehicles found to be in breach of traffic regulations. “We will continue to monitor this on our patrols, along with other roads in Thame such as Chinnor Road and Queens Road,” is the assurance given in the report.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB)

The neighbourhood team has received complaints regarding ASB involving groups of young people around Thame. It’s response has been to proactively patrol the town centre and surrounding areas and to put in place additional support from other neighbourhood teams to show a presence. “We have had in place dispersal orders which have assisted us to remove young people who are causing ASB, away from the area,” continues the report. “This is ongoing at this time and remains a priority for the NHPT and local officers to disrupt this behaviour.”

Offender brought to justice

Oliver Joy of no fixed abode in Wheatley has been sentenced to 41 months imprisonment for assault on police, threats to kill, burglary and harassment.