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November 4, 2015, 8:58 am

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DRUNKEN James Lawton was pepper-sprayed after brandishing a baseball bat at pub-goers and police in a town centre. The 25-year-old had drunk between 10 and 15 Jägerbombs and pints of lager when he 'lost control' after a night out in Burslem. He became 'agitated' after an incident inside a pub and reappeared with a baseball bat. Police approached him and he brandished the weapon at them. The officers then asked him to calm down but he waved the bat at them and said, 'Come on...

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November 4, 2015, 10:15 am

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PRIVATE investigators managed to buy counterfeit cigarettes for as little as £2.50 a pack during a sting operation in the city. And the damning dossier of evidence on 18 businesses that sold the items will now be presented to Trading Standards, who will consider how to punish the shops concerned. During this week's crackdown, the team of investigators snapped up about 58 packets of cigarettes and 12 pouches of tobacco. Speaking to smokers in the area, the group – led by former...

Emotional dad 3 times drink-drive limit when he hit van

November 4, 2015, 12:00 pm

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DAD-OF-TWO Garry Winkle was more than three times the drink-drive limit when he crashed his vehicle into another van. North Staffordshire magistrates heard how the 25-year-old was 'emotional' after splitting up with his partner, and went to the pub after work. He intended to leave his van in the car park, but decided to drive home instead and crashed into the back of a stationary Ford Transit. Now Winkle has been handed a community order and banned from driving for two years. Prosecutor...

Robbers thwarted by 'blinded' bus driver

November 4, 2015, 10:00 pm

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POLICE are hunting two robbers who blinded a bus driver with a laser beam before climbing on board and demanding cash. But the pair fled empty-handed after the quick-thinking driver suddenly accelerated and then braked – causing one of the men who was brandishing a knife to fall from the vehicle. The First Potteries driver had been on his way back to the Adderley Green depot at just after midnight when a man stood in the middle of the road and pointed a bright light ...

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November 5, 2015, 12:54 am

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FENTON: TEENAGER Kaylem Stark has been committed to Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court for sentence.The 19-year-old, of City Road, Fenton, has pleaded guilty to a charge of child abduction between November 1 and November 3. Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre granted the defendant conditional bail. A date for his appearance at crown court is yet to be fixed.BLURTON: TWENTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Steven Hargreaves, of Wyndham Road, Blurton, has denied two offences of assaulting Jahnessa Sim by...

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November 5, 2015, 5:30 am

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KEEPING youngsters in school after they have committed a 'low level' offence is key to helping them not fall into trouble again.That's the message from Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis who has also praised initiatives including community resolution orders and the restorative justice process. Staffordshire Police officers are able to give out the orders which may involve the offender making reparation or paying financial compensation. The aim of the programme has been to keep those...

House repeatedly rammed by stolen lorry in attack

November 5, 2015, 5:44 am

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POLICE have launched an investigation after a house was damaged in a targeted attack. The house on Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, was repeatedly rammed by a stolen lorry at around 1:35 am this morning. Residents were awoken by the noise and witnessed the incident before the lorry drove off, also damaging a number of vehicles in the street. The stolen lorry was found within a few minutes in Cotton Road and a forensic examination of the lorry and the house will take place this morning. None...

Jail for drug addict who let dealers use his home as a base

November 5, 2015, 10:15 pm

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DRUG addict Gary Farnell allowed his home to be used as a base by major dealers from Merseyside. The 37-year-old had regular phone contact with Class A drug suppliers from Liverpool and let them use his address in High Street, Talke, at least twice a week. Now Farnell has been jailed for three years and nine months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Prosecutor Fiona Cortese said there were two conspiracies between April 1, 2014 and April 30, 2014 and from May 1, 2014 to August 1, 2014. She...

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November 6, 2015, 4:00 am

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LONGTON: THIRTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD Steven Jones, of Chaplin Road, has pleaded guilty to stealing CCTV cameras. He admitted taking three cameras from IT Exchange, of Longton, and two more from Stubbock Developments, of Longton. He also admitted attempting to steal a bicycle from Harpfields and breaching the requirements of a community order. North Staffordshire magistrates adjourned sentencing for reports. Jones will next appear in court on December 3. TUNSTALL: MAGISTRATES have declined...

Burglar disturbed by neighbour jumped out first floor window

November 6, 2015, 4:15 am

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POLICE are hunting a burglar who sneaked into a home – only to escape out of an upstairs window when he was disturbed. The would-be thief climbed through the unlocked kitchen window of a house in Regina Street, Smallthorne, at 1.50pm on Thursday. But when a neighbour spotted him, the intruder jumped out of a window on the first floor and ran off towards Camp Road. He was around 20-years-old, 6ft tall and was wearing a grey tracksuit. Anyone with information is asked to call police...

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November 6, 2015, 5:19 am

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CALLS have been made to put victims at 'the heart' of the justice system following a critical report on the nation's crown courts.A report by the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) said both victims and witnesses were left feeling 'marginalised'. It also raised concerns over the time it takes from a suspected offender to go on trial. In Staffordshire the Victim Gateway creates a tailor-made service for victims. Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis said: "It's about putting the victims...

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November 9, 2015, 12:18 am

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INTRUDERS were thwarted during a break-in – by their victim's dog. Police say an attempted burglary took place at a house on Godley Lane in Dilhorne last week. And during the incident, which took place on November 4 between 9.45am and 2.30pm, offenders smashed a rear conservatory door. But their attempts to gain entry ended after being scared off by a dog inside the property. Anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on...

Drug seizures by police fall in Staffordshire

November 9, 2015, 12:52 am

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THE NUMBER of drug seizures in the county has continued to fall. Latest figures have revealed that between 2014 and 2015 Staffordshire Police carried out 3,312 – 9 per cent fewer than the previous year. The Government data relates to all Class A, B and C substances. Across England and Wales there were 167,059 drug seizures in England and Wales – 27,287 less than the previous 12 months. Cheshire saw a rise of 21 per cent with 831 seizures in 2014/2015.

Man on legal high tried to 'choke' police officer

November 9, 2015, 8:04 am

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'AGGRESSIVE' John Cooper attacked two police officers while on drugs. The 26-year-old was said to have become 'violent' and 'unpredictable' after taking a legal high. North Staffordshire magistrates heard police were called to his home in Blurton on September 19 after relatives became concerned about his behaviour. Now Cooper has been handed a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to two charges of assaulting PC Adrian Tarala and PC Christopher Wynn-Jones. Prosecutor Sue Hayers...

Drunken yob hit lover in the face

November 9, 2015, 10:58 pm

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VIOLENT Daniel Vernall climbed into his girlfriend's house through a window and punched her in the face. The 27-year-old saw red when Zoe Walker began throwing his belongings out of the window after they argued at her house. Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard Vernall and Miss Walker had a 'turbulent' relationship several years ago, before rekindling their romance in August last year. But it was on the rocks by February 6, when the couple got into an argument after drinking...

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​Killer 'texted his girlfriend' to tell her about attack

November 9, 2015, 10:58 pm

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KILLER Richard Jeffries sent a text to his girlfriend saying 'I just kicked **** out of my dad', a court heard. Cancer-stricken Stephen Jeffries died in hospital a week after being attacked by his son Richard at their Lightwood home on March 27. The jury at Stafford Crown Court has heard claims the defendant repeatedly punched and kicked the 55-year-old who suffered from life-threatening leukaemia and other serious health problems. Jeffries, aged 35, of Bolberry Close, has admitted...

Postman used prostitute to distract OAP burglary victim

November 10, 2015, 5:09 am

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POSTMAN Stephen Bridgewater burgled a disabled pensioner's home while his prostitute girlfriend took the victim shopping. The 52-year-old crept into the 72-year-old's house and stole his £800 television after his partner persuaded him to leave the property. But the defendant was arrested after he was caught carrying the television on a neighbour's CCTV. The victim's son recognised the defendant as he had delivered mail in the area. Now Bridgewater has been jailed for 12 months at...

Dealer who used addict's home to 'sell heroin' jailed

November 10, 2015, 8:03 am

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DRUG dealer Anthony Pepper sold heroin to a small group of users to fund his own addiction after running up debts. The 52-year-old was allowed to deal from Carol Khan's house in Mynors Street, Hanley, in return for giving her some heroin to feed her own addiction. Now Pepper has been jailed for three years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court – with Khan being handed a community order with drug rehabilitation. Prosecutor Fiona Cortese said police saw a man go to the back of...

Inquest date set for 46-year-old murdered by brother

November 10, 2015, 8:57 am

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A CORONER will be updated on the jailing of a murderer who killed his sister. Gareth Hindmarsh, aged 35, of Tawney Crescent, Meir, is currently serving a minimum of 22 years in prison for strangling 46-year-old Linda Norcup at her home in Beckett Avenue, Meir, in June. Now an inquest will be held into Linda's death on Thursday afternoon at North Staffordshire Coroner's Court. The hearing will get underway in the Hartshill Road court at 2pm.

Victim targeted twice in 5 years by burglar

November 9, 2015, 8:00 pm

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PROLIFIC burglar Grant Perren stole alcohol and cash when he broke into the house of a woman he burgled five years ago. The 22-year-old, right, was high on synthetic drug Black Mamba and alcohol when he targeted Lindsey Colclough's home in Hassam Avenue, Newcastle, in October. Now he has been jailed for two years and four months after admitting burglary. Prosecutor Peter Grice told Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court Miss Colclough had left the house at 3.15pm and returned at 8.30pm when she...