Youth 4em

In October members of the Youth 4em visited addresses of vulnerable and elderly residents, offering crime prevention and safety advise for halloween and bonfire night. Signs were given to the residents to put up displaying “no trick or treating” of they did not support it. Advise was also given to the residents for darker nights during the winter.

 

In November members of the Youth 4em worked together on a litter picking project on Blakesley Recreation Ground. PCSO’s Olly Bailey, Jenny Lewis and Elechi Ako-Agugua worked alongside 7 Youths and gathered up 3 bin liners full of litter.

 

 

 

As a reward for the Community Projects members of the Youth 4em were taken ski-ing at the Ackers Activity Centre.

Drugs, CS and £15,000

                                             

 

A drugs warrant was executed at an address in Tyseley whereby a quantity of cannabis, numerous cs gas canisters, and approximately £15,000 was recovered. The cash is seized using our powers under the proceeds of crime act and there is a possibility of it being retained if the courts instruct us to do so. The money seized under proceeds of crime can be used for funding community projects. This is yet another great result where criminal activity has been dealt with.

South Yardley officers make drugs arrest!

Officers from South Yardley NH team conducted a recent drugs warrant with the support of CID and the local operation support unit. This was a real success and as a result of this an arrest was made with numerous articles being seized as linked to drug distribution.

Over the past few weeks several operations have taken place in and around Kestrel Avenue and Dale Walk following the community raising this as an issue which should be a top priority.

TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN SOUTH YARDLEY

Residents in South Yardley are invited to speak to their neighbourhood police officers about anti-social behaviour, at a newly introduced public meeting.

 The South Yardley neighbourhood team are to pilot a joint meeting with the Birmingham Anti-Social Behaviour Unit (BASBU), where residents can voice any concerns about anti-social behaviour in their street. 

The first meeting will be held on Friday 22 October, between 2pm and 4pm, at South Yardley Library.  

Sgt Jo Roberts, from the South Yardley neighbourhood team, said: “This first meeting is a trial and, if successful, we will introduce regular anti-social behaviour meetings. 

“We are aware of the impact that this behaviour, caused by a small minority, can have upon quality of life for our residents.  That is why we are offering our communities an open forum in which to discuss any concerns they have. 

“It is essential that police and agencies such as BASBU work together to address anti-social behaviour, as together we can deliver solutions and protect our residents.”

For more information please contact Louise Allen, Communications Officer, at Stechford police station on 0345 113 5000 ext 7844 6067.

Fun Day success

A Fun Day was held by South Yardley Neighbourhood Team on Saturday 25th September at Yardley Primary School, Harvey Road. The event was organised by PCSO Jenny Lewis and aimed to bring the local community together and raise money for the charity NSPCC. As well as West Midlands Police, the event was supported by the council, local businesses, victim support, fire service, youth workers from The Pump and The Vibe and a local scout group. Traffic Officers also attended the Fun Day and offered the chance for children to sit on a traffic motor cycle. The fire service provided a demonstration of how to safely remove a person out of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident, and a group of youths from Street Games, The Pump performed a fantastic Street Dance routine. With thanks to the partnerships who supported the Fun Day and the local community who attended the event, we raised a total of £387.10 for the NSPCC.

Beggar arrested

Officers from South Yardleys Neighbourhood team arrested a female for begging in the local area. The female was charged with the offence and subsequently convicted. In addition a criminal anti social behaviour order (CRASBO) has been granted by Birmingham Magistrates preventing her from carrying on. If she is found in a specified area she is liable to arrest and possible imprisonment.

This issue was raised as a neighbourhood priority by locals and we hope this goes a significant way in preventing beggars from returning.

Drugs arrests made

On Sunday 12th September a drugs warrant was executed in south yardley resulting in one arrest for cultivation of cannabis and one caution given for possession of cannabis. This was again another great result for the team and enforces our stance on misuse of drugs.

Speeders caught

Following concerns of local residents of South Yardley a speeding operation was setup and run on the 27th August along Stockfield Road.

The Neighbourhood team were out and issued a total of 12 warnings and seized a vehicle for no insurance.

Other offences were dealt with including vehicle defects and drivers/passengers not wearing their seatbelts.

Cash seizure following South Yardley Warrant

BIRMINGHAM East Police seized a large amount of cash during an early morning drug raid today.

Officers executing a drugs warrant in Clements Road, South Yardley this morning (24 August), recovered a small amount of class A and class B drugs and £15,000 in cash.

Officers have now seized this cash under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).

PC Paula Russell, from the South Yardley neighbourhood team, said: “We have acted upon the concerns of local residents who told us about drug dealing activity at the address.

“Drug misuse impacts upon the whole community and we are committed to putting a stop to drug dealing in our neighbourhood and across Birmingham.

“The Proceeds of Crime Act is a powerful tool which allows us to confiscate money from criminals for offences, such as drug dealing, and prevent them from benefiting from their criminal activities.”

A 25 year-old male was arrested at the address for possession of class A and class B drugs and is currently helping police with their inquiries.

Anyone with information about drugs in their neighbourhood should contact their local police station on 0345 113 5000 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

3 Search Warrants Executed

Today three search warrants were executed in the South Yardley area. Following intelligence relating to drug dealing three addresses were visited by the local Neighbourhood Team, support officers and the housing team. Upon completion of the searches a total of three drugs offences were dealt with. This is a clear message to anyone who is involved in the supply or use of illegal drugs – It will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be dealt with.