CROWN COURT CASEOn Friday February 12 at Bradford Crown Court Adrian Sadowski received 52 months prison sentence. The Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted in the quick arrest and detection of the suspect for two burglaries in Brockholes and Honley. Both these victims were elderly vulnerable people. A police spokesman said: “Thank you to all the witnesses, especially the young lady who chased the suspect as he fled from one of the victim’s home address. Also a big thank to the lady who attended court with one of the elderly victims. She gave up her own time freely to give moral support. Who said there was no community spirit! Thank you.”
Burglars arrestedIn previous weeks there had been increased burglaries committed in the Holme Valley area. Due to extremely vigilant local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers a stolen vehicle which had been stolen in a burglary was found in Meltham. Two males were promptly arrested in Meltham in connection with this burglary. Further inquiries are still ongoing. Last week was a better week in the Holmfirth area for incidents of burglary but please remain vigilant. There was only been one burglary which took place at Holmfirth High School in Thongsbridge. This happened over the weekend between February 5 and 8. If you witnessed anything please contact Holmfirth Police Station on 01484-436855
When is a road closed? When the police and Kirklees Council’s Highways Department put signs up saying "ROAD CLOSED" during recent snows on roads leading up to Holme Moss and Greenfield Road they were impassable hense the signs. But there are still some motorists willing to put their lives at risk and damage to their motor vehicles just to have a look. When they get stuck, they will expect some one to rescue them, which is usually the police or moorland rescue. If they don't call the emergency services then they usually abandon their vehicles which then causes problems for the gritters to get past, delaying the opening of the roads. Please obey the signs they are there for a reason. The police will be prosecuting motorists who fail to comply. A number of motorists have already been given penalty notices. It's just not worth it.
POLICE PRIORITIES Holme Valley South – Antisocial behaviour caused by local youths who gather and drink alcohol at The Sands recreation area between The Sands and Co-op car park, Holmfirth and Victoria park. Springwood Road, Holmfirth - where cars are being parked illegally, obstructing the pavement on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
CRIMINAL DAMAGENetherthong, Vehicles have been damaged over the past few months and it is a regular occurrence.
