Officers continuing to investigate the circumstances of the death of a man in North Dorset are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. The body of a man was located in the area of Newton Hill near Sturminster Newton at around 12.45pm on Sat...
Release date: 27/05/2025
A burglar has been convicted following a detailed investigation by Dorset Police’s newly-formed Neighbourhood Crime Team. Ryan James Duncan, 31 and of Bournemouth, has been sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court for burglary and driving offences. On Fri...
Release date: 27/05/2025
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they investigate a serious injury road traffic collision near Dorchester. Dorset Police received a report at 11.10am on Sunday 25 May 2025 of a collision on Ol...
Release date: 26/05/2025
A former Dorset Police officer has been sentenced after he admitted an offence of intentional strangulation in relation to an incident in Weymouth. Tyler McWalter, aged 30, was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23 May 2025 in relation ...
Release date: 23/05/2025
A proactive vehicle stop by officers in Poole has led to a man being jailed for drug dealing offences.Dragos Serban, aged 32 and of Bournemouth, was jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 21 May 2025 after pleading guilty to two counts of possession...
Release date: 23/05/2025
The Force has been preparing to ensure residents and visitors enjoy a good, safe Bank Holiday weekend in Dorset. With a number of events taking place this weekend, including Bournemouth 7s and Christchurch Food Festival, the Force has ensured it is prepar...
Release date: 22/05/2025
Officers investigating a burglary at an address in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Overnight between Wednesday 14 May and Thursday 15 May 2025, entry was gained to an address in Blandford Road near to the junc...
Release date: 22/05/2025
Officers are investigating criminal damage to vehicles in Poole and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. It was reported that at around 11pm on Friday 16 May 2025, a man kicked and caused damage to three vehicles parked in Grebe Clos...
Release date: 22/05/2025
A serving Dorset Police officer who admitted an intentional strangulation offence has been dismissed without notice following a public misconduct hearing. An accelerated misconduct hearing was held at Dorset Police’s Headquarters at Winfrith on Tuesday 20...
Release date: 21/05/2025
Officers are issuing an image of a man and woman they would like to speak to as they investigate a distraction theft in Christchurch. It is reported that at around 5pm on Saturday 26 April 2025 a man and woman distracted staff at Hamilton Jewellers in P...
Release date: 21/05/2025
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