Rotherham Central NPT

25/08/2026

We've seized a vehicle that one of the members of our local community reported to us for anti-social driving in the Broom area of Rotherham.

We have been getting several complaints from residents of cars racing around causing nuisance and posing a general risk to other road-users and pedestrians.

As part of our proactive patrols, this car was located, stopped and seized - all because a member of the public reported the vehicle registration to us due to nuisance driving.

The information you provide us with is vital and often helps us build up an intelligence picture which leads to us taking action and achieving results like this.

If you have want to submit information about nuisance vehicles in your area, please contact us online or call us on 101, quoting the vehicle's registration number and details of the offending.

10/07/2026

With temperatures reaching 32°C in South Yorkshire today and expected to remain high all weekend, we understand that many young people will want to make the most of the warm weather.

We would like to remind everyone of the serious dangers associated with swimming in open water.

We strongly advise parents to ensure their children are aware of the risks involved in open water swimming.

Jumping into open water. It's not brave.

Be braver and don't give into peer pressure. Walk away from the edge and walk away with your life.

19/06/2026

Officers from the Rotherham Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, working alongside Rotherham Council Street Safe Officers, came to the rescue after five baby ducklings became trapped between two barge gates on the canal, separated from their mum.

After a bit of problem-solving, local hero Ian from Cambridge came to the rescue with the magic key needed to open the gates, allowing the ducklings to be safely reunited with their very relieved mum.

A fantastic team effort and a reminder that policing is all about helping our communities – sometimes our smallest residents need us the most! 🦆💙

A big thank you to Ian for his kindness and quick thinking. It’s safe to say this was a very happy ending to the shift!

18/06/2026

JAILED: In-depth Rotherham Fortify investigation dismantles gang supplying drugs on an 'industrial scale'

A lengthy and thorough investigation into a dedicated drugs line in Rotherham has resulted in three men being jailed.

In January 2022, Rotherham's Operation Fortify Team launched an investigation into the 'Popeye' drugs line, which was believed to be operating in and around the Kimberworth area.

Over the following 15 months, detectives worked diligently to piece together the hierarchical structure of the enterprise, identifying the key players involved in funnelling harmful substances onto the streets of Rotherham.

Officers executed over a dozen warrants, seizing thousands of pounds in cash and 50 mobile phones in the process. This work identified Andre Walters, Alan Latham and Geoffrey Hooton as all playing a role in the drugs line. Telecoms work showed that whenever a handset containing the drug line was seized, it would be reactivated and used in another mobile phone.

CCTV enquiries captured Walters reactivating the and topping up the 'Popeye' line - including one occasion where he reactivated the line 15 hours after officers seized a phone.

Evidence was uncovered that Latham and Hooton worked shifts to deliver drugs ordered via the 'Popeye' line. Walters effectively employed the duo to provide a 24-hour rapid drug delivery service.

All three men were charged with two counts of supplying a controlled drug of Class A - to which they all pleaded guilty to.

Appearing at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday (16 June), the men were handed the following sentences:

- Andre Walters, aged 36, of HMP Doncaster, was jailed for eight years and eight months
- Alan Latham, aged 52, of Studmoor Road, Rotherham, was jailed for three years and nine months
- Geoffrey Hooton, aged 45, of Beckett Crescent, Rotherham, was jailed for three years and four months

The full story can be read here - https://orlo.uk/Y0Ixm

13/06/2026

NEWS: Arrests, engagement and specialist training as officers flood Rotherham for operation 🚨

Operation Duxford returned to Rotherham earlier this week with a key focus on criminality and safety risks which unfortunately increase during the summer period.

Officers and partnership colleagues flooded the district to take part in a range of enforcement activity and engagement events. A total of 21 arrests were made during the operation - with 11 for domestic abuse offences.

Inspector Lee Emmott said: "Tackling domestic abuse is a real priority for us all year round, but we know that domestic abuse typically increase during major sporting events.

"We are always here to offer help and support and understand some may be hesitant, afraid or not entirely comfortable about telling the police what is happening to them. If that is you or someone you know, then please know that there are other organisations you can report information to, but we want to assure you that we are always here and we are always ready to listen."

Colleagues at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) hosted a water safety event at Rother Valley Country Park - which our officers were keen to get involved in. A total of 30 officers received specialist throw rope training which can prove the difference in situations involving water rescues.

Council colleagues and PCSOs from our Central Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) held engagement stalls across Rotherham providing an opportunity to raise awareness of how we can all play a role in tackling violence against women and girls.

As part of our ongoing work to tackle drug supply, multiple warrants were executed by our North NPT, Fortify and Tasking Teams in the Thrybergh area. Our South NPT also executed a warrant at a premises in Maltby. From these warrants, we recovered a stolen moped, 700 vapes, a small number of drugs, two air weapons and made an arrest for possession with intent to supply.

11/06/2026

As part of our summer safety campaign, PCSO Denton and PCSO Usher attended an open water safety event at Rother Valley Country Park alongside Fire Service colleagues.

They took part in practical water rescue training, including how to safety use throw ropes. Whilst engaging with the public and sharing important advice.

10/06/2026

NEWS: Day of action as Rotherham summer safety campaign launched

A day of partnership-led action is underway in Rotherham with a combination of enforcement activity and engagement events taking place across the district.

Today's (Wednesday 10 June) operation is the launch of our summer safety campaign in Rotherham - focusing on criminality and safety risks which unfortunately increase during the summer period.

Neighbourhood officers, as well as colleagues from Rotherham Council and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFR), will be based at sites across Rotherham hosting engagement opportunities.

PCSOs and Rotherham Council colleagues are crewing stalls in the town centre, on Clifton Park and at Riverside House - sharing advice around domestic abuse and raising awareness about how we all can play a role in tackling violence against women and girls.

We will also be supporting crews from SYFR as they host a water safety event at Rother Valley. This will be an opportunity to share advice, as well as showcasing a water rescue demonstration.

Officers will also be carrying out enforcement activities throughout the day. This will include proactive patrols, arrests attempts and crime prevention initiatives.

Already this morning, Rotherham North Neighbourhood Policing Team, Fortify and Tasking Teams have carried out a collection of warrants in Thrybergh targeting those thought to be supplying drugs to our local communities.

We will be posting more content in relation to this day of action over the course of this week. Please keep an eye on our channels for the latest updates. Read more here - https://orlo.uk/4vAVC

If you want to report a crime to us, you can do so by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency and when a life is at risk. You can also report crime to us by submitting information on our website.

09/06/2026

We will also have officers down at Rother Valley tomorrow for the SYFR water safety event.

Details are below 🔽

Our crews will be down at Rother Valley Country Park tomorrow between 11am and 2pm (Wednesday 10 June) to do some water rescue training and share lifesaving safety advice with the public as part of a day of community action.

Crews from Rotherham, Dearne and Maltby fire stations will also be leading educational sessions at local secondary schools as part of the day.