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Good morning, everyone, Officer recruitment is now underway. If you would like to find out more about joining Lincolnshire Police, please visit our website: Apply now to become a police officer | Lincolnshire Police For residents of West Lindsey who are considering a career in policing, I am happy to offer direct advice and guidance on the application process. I can be contacted via Michael.head@lincs.police.uk. In previous correspondence, I shared the Chief Constable’s message regarding the redeployment of officers from certain departments to support force‑critical roles. As a result of this wider operational requirement, West Lindsey Neighbourhood Policing will see the temporary redeployment of one officer between January and June. In my last communication I provided the update that from July through to January, this will increase to two officers, reflecting the continued need to prioritise policing demand across the force, this has fortunately changed and will remain as just one officer needing to be temporarily redeployed. Incidents of Note We are seeing an increase in rural crime, with plant machinery and fuel being specifically targeted. You can find advice on how to protect yourself and your property here: Rural crime prevention | Lincolnshire Police Jackie Gibson, 42, of Portland Terrace, Gainsborough, has been charged with arson following a house fire at Portland Terrace on Thursday 9 April 2026. No one was injured and no neighbouring properties were damaged. On 13 April 2026, a Vauxhall Astra failed to stop for police in Saxilby. The vehicle was located shortly afterwards and found to contain a significant quantity of fuel containers and fuel‑siphoning equipment. The vehicle and items have been seized, and enquiries are ongoing in relation to the registered keeper. Tanita Burton, 35, of no fixed abode, has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with three shop thefts and six breaches of her Criminal Behaviour Order. There has been an increase in reports of counterfeit bank notes in the Gainsborough area. Test your knowledge by visiting our Facebook page: Which is the fake? At first glance they can... - Lincolnshire Police | Facebook Fiat 500 vehicles continue to be targeted across West Lindsey, Humberside, and Nottinghamshire. On 15 April, a Fiat 500 was stolen from the public car park on Waterloo Street, Market Rasen. On the same day, a further Fiat 500 was targeted in Willoughton, Gainsborough, although offenders were unable to steal the vehicle. On Friday 17 April, Mikolaj Mielczarek, 42, of no fixed abode, was charged and remanded following an incident of grievous bodily harm that occurred on 16 April at Miller Way, Gainsborough. On Monday 20 April, officers attended Scotter following reports of aggressive door‑to‑door sales activity. An individual was located operating without a valid pedlar’s licence. The items being sold were seized and the individual has been reported for the offence. Following an incident on 17 April at a car park on John Street, Market Rasen, James Hewson, 49, of John Street, has been charged with exposure. A follow‑up community meeting will take place at Market Rasen Festival Hall on 23 April at 7pm. The meeting will be hosted by Cllr Bunney. Please continue to encourage others to sign up to Lincs Alert. This remains a key communication tool, allowing us to quickly share local updates and enabling members of the public to respond directly—particularly with CCTV enquiries relating to stolen vehicles. There are also several local ‘Watch’ schemes available, including Farm Watch and Land Rover Watch. To sign up to Lincs Alert please use the following link: www.lincolnshirealert.co.uk | 
