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21/05/2026

We are aware of reports regarding the smell of cannabis in the East Street area of Okehampton and would like to reassure the community that enquiries are ongoing.

If you have any information that may assist, please report it via the Devon & Cornwall Police website.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers through Crimestoppers.

Your information, no matter how small it may seem, could help our enquiries.

20/05/2026

Community Engagement at Made-Well CIC

On 8th May, officers from the Okehampton Neighbourhood Team had a fantastic time visiting Made-Well CIC for a morning of community engagement.

We enjoyed getting involved in a range of fun and interactive activities including:

🔍 Taking fingerprints
👕 Dressing up in police uniform
🚓 Exploring the police van – complete with blue lights and sirens!

It was a great opportunity to meet the service users, build positive relationships, and give an insight into policing in a relaxed and engaging way.

Thank you to everyone at Made-Well CIC for the warm welcome – we look forward to visiting again soon!

17/05/2026

Bluebell Sunday at Okehampton Castle 🌸

The Okehampton Neighbourhood Team are at Okehampton Castle today supporting Bluebell Sunday and raising awareness of heritage crime.

Come along and say hello, learn more about protecting our local heritage, and enjoy a fantastic day out. There is FREE entry to the grounds, where visitors can explore the beautiful woodland walks famous for their late-spring bluebells, alongside family-friendly activities.

Whether you’re visiting for the history, the bluebells, or the activities, we’d love to see you.

09/05/2026

Hayden Wardman, 34, of Okehampton was sentenced on 7th May 2026 at Exeter Law Courts for a series of dishonesty offences and was subsequently imprisoned for 12 months and ordered to pay compensation.

Justin Venner, 50, of Sandford appeared before Exeter Law Courts on 8th May 2026 for Shoplifting and was granted court bail for sentencing on 7th July 2026 with conditions not to enter Budgens, Okehampton.

01/05/2026

West Devon April Recap
• 88 Emergencies
• 412 Incidents

• Agreed sector priorities 2026/27 –
1. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
2. Misuse of Drugs
3. Road Safety
4. Rural Crime

• A 33-year-old man from Okehampton has been charged with a series of theft related offences. Further investigations are being progressed promptly to keep our streets safe.

• Ongoing visibility patrols at Brook Street & Pitts Cleave Tavistock resulting in a reduction of ASB.

• Okehampton & Tavistock Police Station received a welcomed visit from the Wellbeing Team. Police Officers are likely to encounter 400-600 traumatic events during their careers.

28/04/2026

🌟 Inspiring the Next Generation on Online Safety 🌟

Okehampton Neighbourhood Policing Team has been proud to work alongside students from Okehampton College this term, delivering an important message about staying safe online to local primary schools.

The students developed a series of informative and imaginative performances that complemented and enhanced the online safety assemblies delivered by the police. Designed to reinforce key messages around staying safe online, these creative pieces helped younger pupils engage with the topic in an accessible and memorable way.

Before the Easter Holidays, the college students took their performances into nine primary schools, sharing them with children in Years 3, 4, 5, and 6. Their creativity, confidence, and willingness to share their own experiences made a real impact across the community.

The sessions didn’t stop at performances either! Pupils took part in lively discussions, asking questions and sharing their thoughts, making it a truly interactive and valuable experience for everyone involved.

A huge well done to all the students and staff involved — your hard work, teamwork, and community spirit have made a real difference. 👏

16/04/2026

Okehampton Neighbourhood Team – Come Say Hello! 👋

We’ll be out and about tomorrow 17/04/26 between 10:00–12:00 near St James Chapel in Okehampton town centre for a community engagement session.

Whether you’ve got a question, a concern, or just fancy a chat, we’d love to see you. No problem is too small – and if there’s nothing to report, we’re always happy to just say hello!

Pop by, meet the team, and help us keep Okehampton and surrounding areas a great place to live and work.

See you there! 😊

04/04/2026

🚓 Community Engagement Event – Chagford 🚓

Okehampton Police will be visiting Chagford Square on Wednesday 8th April between 10:30am and 12:30pm with our community engagement van.

Come along to meet your local neighbourhood team, raise any concerns, or simply have a chat—we’re here to listen and help.

We’ll also be joined by Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team, who will be providing information and advice on rural crime including the updated dog livestock worrying legislation.

🐾 Whether you’re a dog owner or just interested in local issues, we’d love to see you there!

27/03/2026

The neighbourhood policing team have been made aware of a recurring issue with loose dogs in the road in Sticklepath posing a hazard to road users.

We have attended an address in the local area on 26th March and issued 4 dog control orders on the owner of the involved animals which will encourage more responsible ownership.

If there are further instances of this, please report to the neighbourhood team via the force website at https://orlo.uk/QdNXF

22/03/2026

Police have been responding to a report of a rave in the area of Witherdon Wood this morning 22nd March.

Various Police resources have been utilised to disperse the event and we will be continuing patrols through the area throughout the day to ensure there are no further issues for the community.

This is a timely reminder for residents across the West Devon area that as the weather is improving we seasonally experience an increase in this type of activity. If you have concerns that there is an Unlicensed Music Event taking place, please inform Police at the earliest opportunity so we can ensure safety of the public and reduce any nuisance experienced by residents in an affected area.

Some indicators of these events can include

Loud continuous music

Individuals cutting locks to gates / trespassing on land

Significant increase of both pedestrian / vehicle activity

Power generators and / or sound equipment being transported to rural areas

If you have information about an event such as this being planned in future then you can share this information via our force website

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