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23/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to find Calum.

We are pleased to say he has been found safe and well.

22/10/2026

One in prison, and one bike in the crusher.

A machete-carrying drug dealer who fled from police on an e-bike has been jailed for three years.

Police were called on September 21 following reports that a man had been threatened with a machete while walking his dog on Hutton Avenue, in Darlington.

Bobby Duxfield made off from the scene on a Surron e-bike, refusing to stop for police as he rode around the town at high speeds, narrowly missing pedestrians and other traffic.

A pursuit was authorised, coordinated by the Force Incident Manager in our control room, with officers from Durham Roads and Armed Policing Unit and response taking to the ground.

Assistance was also sought from the National Police Air Service who tracked Duxfield as he rode through the town, directing officers on the ground to his location.

The bike was stung and stopped on Tornado Way, where Duxfield was arrested and a large machete was seized, along with co***ne, and £1,320 in cash.

The Surron was also seized and has since been crushed as part of Operation ORB – a new Durham Constabulary policy which sees all off-road bikes and illegal e-scooters ridden antisocially or involved in crime being crushed, permanently removing them from the streets.

Duxfield, of Darlington, was charged with possession of co***ne with intent to supply, dangerous driving, carrying an offensive weapon in a public place, driving otherwise than accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and failing to stop for police.

Following an investigation by Darlington CID, the 21-year-old admitted the offences and appeared at Teesside Crown Court today (October 22) where he was jailed for three years.

He was also banned from driving for three years.

A 17-year-old boy was also arrested and charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and possession of criminal property.

He pleaded not guilty to the offences and will go on trial in November.

A prolific shoplifter who helped himself to hundreds of pounds worth of goods from Darlington businesses has been jailed...
21/10/2026

A prolific shoplifter who helped himself to hundreds of pounds worth of goods from Darlington businesses has been jailed.

Officers were called on Monday (October 19) after Jonathan Watson stole more than £120 worth of meat and laundry products from the Co-op in Cockerton.

The 39-year-old left the store and got into the passenger seat of a car, which was immediately stopped by officers and Watson was arrested and brought into police custody.

Enquiries revealed Watson was responsible for several other shoplifting incidents which had taken place in the town over recent weeks.

Items regularly stolen by him included meat, b**r, coffee, butter, Pot Noodles, laundry items, plug in air fresheners, and other household items.

He was charged with four counts of shoplifting and failing to a sample for a mandatory drug test following his arrest and remanded in custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court yesterday (October 20).

He admitted the offences, which put him in breach of a suspended sentence imposed just five days earlier at the same court for a string of similar offences.

Activating the suspended sentence order, magistrates jailed him for 24 weeks.

💬 Inspector David Littlefair, from Darlington Neighbourhood Police Team, said: “Persistent offenders like Watson, who repeatedly target local businesses causing financial loss and disruption to our community, should expect to be brought before the courts.

“Despite being given previous opportunities to change his behaviour through a suspended sentence order, Watson chose to continue committing offences, showing a complete disregard for the law and the misery he inflicts on our community.

“Thanks to the work of officers and retail staff in gathering evidence, Watson was identified, arrested, and brought to justice."

🎃👻 Spooky season is upon us... but anti-social behaviour is no treat! 🎃👻 With Halloween and Bonfire Night fast approachi...
18/10/2026

🎃👻 Spooky season is upon us... but anti-social behaviour is no treat! 🎃👻

With Halloween and Bonfire Night fast approaching, we know that there'll be plenty of costumes, fireworks and seasonal fun. But please remember that there's a big difference between harmless Halloween fun and anti-social behaviour that leaves others feeling frightened, intimidated or unsafe! 🚫

👀 See something spooky? Report it!
If you witness anti-social behaviour, please report it so that we can build up a picture of what is happening and take appropriate action.

📞 Call 999 if a crime is ongoing, someone is in immediate danger or there is an emergency..... For everything else, call 101 and provide as much detail as possible about what is happening.

📸 To end the week, here's a small snapshot of what our hard-working Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been up to since our last update with another 'Beat It' Sunday round up...

A man who started a fire at a leisure complex has been jailed.Raymond Coglan was captured on CCTV footage starting a fir...
14/10/2026

A man who started a fire at a leisure complex has been jailed.

Raymond Coglan was captured on CCTV footage starting a fire in the underground bin area of the DL1 complex in Darlington on the evening of Friday, September 11.

Within minutes, smoke had engulfed the centre’s car park, forcing several businesses to evacuate, including Vue cinema and the Premier Inn hotel.

Firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Thankfully nobody sustained any injuries as a result of the incident.

Coglan left the area after starting the fire, but returned to the scene of the crime later that evening, where he was arrested by officers and taken into police custody.

The 42-year-old, of no fixed abode, was interviewed and charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was engendered.

He pleaded guilty to the offence at Teesside Crown Court on Monday (October 12) and was jailed for three years and eight months.

Inspector David Littlefair, from Darlington Neighbourhood Police Team, said: “Coglan’s actions that evening were utterly reckless and posed a significant risk to the public.

“It was a Friday and the complex was busy with people enjoying their evening. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident, but this could have easily ended in tragedy.

“In police custody, Coglan showed absolutely no remorse for what he had done and refused to answer any questions.

“I hope he uses his time in prison to reflect on his actions, and the damage he could have caused.”

🚗 DARLINGTON COLLEGE STUDENTS: A PARKING LESSON! 🚔A quick appeal to those travelling to Darlington College and parking i...
14/10/2026

🚗 DARLINGTON COLLEGE STUDENTS: A PARKING LESSON! 🚔

A quick appeal to those travelling to Darlington College and parking in the surrounding Central Park residential estate.

We’ve received concerns about vehicles being parked dangerously close to junctions, on corners and around bends, creating visibility issues for drivers and making it difficult to see approaching traffic.

This isn’t just inconsiderate parking. It can create a genuine safety risk for residents, other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. 👀

🏡 Please be considerate of the people who live in Central Park.

✅ Park legally and considerately.
✅ Keep corners, bends and junctions clear.
✅ Make sure your vehicle does not obstruct the road or restrict visibility.
✅ If there isn’t a safe, suitable space, find somewhere else to park.

⚖️ A word on the law: Section 99 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 provides powers for the removal of vehicles that are illegally, dangerously or obstructively parked. The circumstances of each case will determine what action can be taken.

👮 We will be carrying out spot checks in the area. Vehicles found to be dangerously or obstructively parked may be subject to enforcement action, and where the legal criteria are met, vehicles may be removed.

A few extra minutes finding a suitable parking space is far better than putting someone else at risk.

PLEASE help us keep Central Park safe for everyone!

⚠️Police are appealing for information following an anti-social incident on the Number 8 bus from Darlington to Spennymo...
13/10/2026

⚠️Police are appealing for information following an anti-social incident on the Number 8 bus from Darlington to Spennymoor last month.

The service began in Darlington at 11.50am on September 18 and officers want to speak to anyone who may have seen two men with dogs board the bus or any passengers who might have information that could assist their enquiries.

📲If you have any information, call 101 quoting incident reference number 215 of September 18 or contact PC Riddell at [email protected] or by calling 07929788400.

Update: Thank you for sharing our wanted appeal for Declan. A man has since been arrested.
12/10/2026

Update: Thank you for sharing our wanted appeal for Declan.

A man has since been arrested.

It's Sunday and time to give you all a taste of some activities your Neighbourhood Police Team have been involved in thi...
11/10/2026

It's Sunday and time to give you all a taste of some activities your Neighbourhood Police Team have been involved in this week. Our role is varied and we sometimes can't show you everything we would like to, but here's a selection from community engagements, recovering stolen vehicles and actively targeting those that do harm to our communities. We hope you enjoy your week ahead and look forward to showing you more results next week.

Do you recognise the furniture in this picture? Officers are appealing for help in identifying the owner of this propert...
09/10/2026

Do you recognise the furniture in this picture?

Officers are appealing for help in identifying the owner of this property as part of an ongoing investigation.

We’d like to reassure people that they are not suspected of any offences.

We know the image quality isn’t the best, but hope that someone may recognise the furniture, which is believed to be a bedside cabinet.

If it is your house, or you know whose house it is, please contact Sergeant Tom Whitfield by calling 101, followed by extension number 209363, or contact us online at www.durham.police.uk

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