Policing East Cambridgeshire

Today and over the weekend we joined the nation at Remembrance Services across the county to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service.

Our neighbourhood teams have had a busy week. 👮‍♂️

Whilst out and about they seized this car for no insurance on Downham Road in Ely.

Driving with no insurance can land you with a fixed penalty fine of up to £300, six points on your licence and your vehicle being seized.❌

Want to make sure this isn't you? Head to our website for more information on driving legally 👉 https://orlo.uk/5BBvN

It's really disappointing to see criminal damage to this bench, in Broad Street, Ely, donated by the British Legion.

These benches often serve as lasting memorials, honouring veterans and reminding communities of the sacrifices made by service members.

Vandalism in Ely won't be tolerated and the neighbourhood team are working to find those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting reference 35/80760/24

We're appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after two cars collided on the eastbound A14, close to the A11 junction, on Sunday (3 November).

You can read more on the force website: https://orlo.uk/ga3Sz

Anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage should report it through the force website using reference CC-03112024-0423: https://orlo.uk/uEggU

Last week neighbourhood officers attended a road traffic collision in Ely. 🚔

They found a lorry had hit a low bridge at Queen Adelaide.

The lorry driver continued driving with the damaged trailer which then split and left a tonne of cockles on the roundabout at A142 Stuntney Causeway.

The driver was reported for driving without due care.

We apologise for any disruption caused, it was essen-shell the cockles were moved out the road! 🐚

Sonny Loveridge, 26, tried to rob the One Stop shop in Manea last year and then killed his accomplice in a crash near Chatteris.

Loveridge, of Wilburton, was found to be drink driving and also carried out a robbery at a shop in Suffolk.

He's now been jailed for more than 10 years and you can read more about the case over on the force website: https://orlo.uk/y2QNN

A driver who killed a motorcyclist from Little Thetford after a momentary lapse in concentration has been spared jail.

Sarah Pratt, 65, was driving her Volvo V60 on Sixteen Foot Bank between Upwell and Chatteris when she collided with motorcyclist Brian Dewey, 73 (pictured).

Read more about the case on our website: https://orlo.uk/0T2RY

We need your views on rural crime 🚜 🐇🐦 🦊 🌳

We’re halfway through a four-year strategy to tackle agricultural, environmental, heritage, hunting and wildlife crime, as well as rural road safety.

At this halfway point we’d like your views on rural crime across the county.

If you live or work in rural Cambridgeshire, please give us your thoughts using this quick survey: https://orlo.uk/E3gh8

For more information on the survey and rural crime visit our website: https://orlo.uk/POcR7

Last week one of our neighbourhood sergeant's attended Soham’s ‘safety first’, community awareness evening. 👮‍♂️

This was a great opportunity for us where he spoke about knife and drug crime, and even hosted a short quiz!

Thank you to Soham Town Council and the other agencies involved, it was a great turn out!

Find out how you can help stop knife crime on our website here 👉 https://orlo.uk/Kpeuo

Are you planning a home firework display next week?🎆

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden.

Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm except for Bonfire night, where they can be used till midnight.

If you are planning a private display, then please ensure these are in back gardens or on private property as only licensed professionals can use them in public places.

If used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and pose a serious fire risk so, make sure you stay alert and ensure everyone is safe before setting them off.

We hope everyone has a great time, stays safe and enjoys the sparkles!✨

🧹🎃 👻 Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃 🧹

Whether you're partaking in the frightful festivities or it's just another day of the week for you... we hope you all have a good day!

Witch-ful thinking that everyone will be on best behaviour, we know, but fear not, our officers will be out as usual, patrolling our neighbourhoods and responding to your calls for service.

Whether you boo-lieve it or not, we don't want to spoil anyone's fun, but ask that everyone stays safe, respectful of others and have a spook-tacular evening!

You can find advice and information about Halloween on our website here 👉 https://orlo.uk/lvcQ7

🎃 Trick or treat 🎃

Ahead of Halloween this week, we ask that you consider the advice below to help you, your friends and family stay safe whilst trick or treating.

👻 Don't knock on the doors of strangers and look for signs that trick or treaters are welcome such as Halloween decorations
👻 Never go trick or treating alone, always take someone with you
👻 Keep to the paths and remember road safety rules after dark
👻 Wear something bright and colourful so that drivers can see you
👻 Remember damage to a property or hurting someone is a crime, so keep your tricks to yourself!
👻 Finally, enjoy goblin all the treats!

Have a fang-tastic time! 🧛

A mother has paid tribute to her son who has died following a crash in Wilburton last week.

Ben Bland, of Scotland Road, Cambridge, was a passenger in a black Skoda Fabia when the incident happened.

His mother described him as "my everything who was always by my side".

To read more visit: https://orlo.uk/family-tribute_XmE1b

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the collision, or the moments before or after should contact police through the website using reference Op Ancaster.

Anyone without internet access should call 101 quoting the same reference.

We’re taking part in four Winter Wheeler events designed to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to stay safe and keep cycling throughout the colder months.

We will be at Ely Train Station on Thursday 7 November between 4pm and 7pm offering:

🚲 Dr Bike sessions – free bike checks

🚲 Bike light giveaway

🚲 Free bike marking

🚲 Cycle maps and cycling advice

🚲 CamCycle volunteers fitting bike lights

🚲 Meet the Active Travel Officers and CamCycle volunteers for advice an support

We hope to see you there! 👮 👋

Ely patrols 👮‍♂️

This week officers have been out and about across Ely city centre in response to community concerns about anti-social behaviour.

We engaged with Cloister's enforcement officers and shop keepers about drug use concerns they had around the area.

Is there something you would like our neighbourhood officers to focus on? Let us know your concerns via our community survey here 👉 https://orlo.uk/8AaIo