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12th May 2026
Dear Resident/Business member,
Please see Crawley Police lastest monthly newsletter,
Police dog finds drugs hidden in steering wheel,
A police dog ‘steered’ officers in the right direction following a drugs bust near Cowfold. A silver Peugeot 207 linked to the supply of illegal substances was stopped on the A272 on 10 March and searched by officers, who discovered a small amount of cannabis in the side of the driver’s door. But it was only after the vehicle was recovered and taken for further checks that the true extent of the stash was revealed. PD Jake, a Cocker Spaniel with eight years of working experience, immediately indicated on the steering wheel, which officers noted felt soft and the horn did not work. read full story here -
Man jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour in Crawley. Lee Yates has been jailed for three years for controlling and abusing a woman in Crawley over several years read more here
Appeal after man seriously injured in assault in Tilgate Forest, Crawley
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man needed surgery on his arm after being pushed following an altercation in Tilgate Forest on Tuesday evening, 21 April. The man, 66, had been walking on a trail near the animal park at about 6.20pm and he reported being narrowly missed by a man on an E-bike and called out to him. The man, who said he was with his daughter, then approached him, verbally abusing him and pushed him, leading to the victim to fall near the concrete benches, before riding off towards the old railway tracks. We want to identify the man, who is described as in his mid-40s, about 5’ 8” and wearing glasses and a beard. If you recognise this man, witnessed the assault, or have dashcam from this area at around this time, please contact police on 101, quoting serial 1154 of 21/04
700 offences detected in the first week of AI road safety cameras.
New AI road safety cameras have detected hundreds of offences in the first week of operation. Sussex Police is the latest force to deploy the technology, designed specifically to detect drivers using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt. These are among the ‘fatal five’ offences, and during the last three years in Sussex, 82 people have been involved in a collision where someone was driving whilst using a mobile phone, and 214 people have been injured in a collision due to not wearing a seatbelt. Read more here Image from National Highways
Funding boost to help tackle knife crime in Sussex
Targeted action is to be expanded in knife crime hotspots in Sussex. Knife crime devastates lives – and the majority of it is concentrated in specific areas. Sussex has been awarded nearly £600k from a new Home Office fund to specifically target and reduce knife crime in four local areas. Read more here-
Men sentenced for drug supply in Crawley
Two men have been sentenced for their roles in supplying class A drugs in Crawley. Police completed a warrant at an address where a large amount of cash and drugs were found. A golf ball size package containing wraps of drugs was thrown from a window during the warrant. Officers found more wraps inside and nearly £6,000 in cash. It was part of a countywide week of action to disrupt drugs supply and to safeguard vulnerable individuals during County Lines Intensification Week. Full details here Man jailed for over three years for class A drug supply in Crawley
A 36-year-old man has been jailed for over three years for supplying class A drugs in Crawley. Robin Raison was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 29 April. Raison was arrested on 4 June 2024 on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug after a quantity of cocaine and £5000 in cash were found on him at a property he had rented for one night in Crawley. The owner of the property was not involved with the incident and Raison was bailed whilst enquiries were ongoing. Following further investigation, on 14 July 2025 Raison was charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug. He was summonsed to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 20 August 2025 and was granted court bail. Raison was later arrested and charged with an additional count of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. He appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 3 March this year where he pleaded guilty to both charges and was remanded into custody. Raison appeared at Lewes Crown Court on 29 April 2026 for sentencing. Robin Raison, 36 of Padstow Walk, Crawley, was jailed for three years and two months and was ordered to forfeit £3,000 cash as well as drug paraphernalia and a mobile phone. Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said: “I am pleased to see the sentence reflect the severity of Raison’s crimes. “The supply of illicit drugs has a significant negative impact on our communities. “We will remain relentless in our pursuit to catch offenders, bring them to justice and protect the public from the harm of illegal drugs and the supply of those substances.” Controlling stalker jailed for targeting woman in Crawley
A controlling stalker who took pictures inside a woman’s home has been sentenced. John Harris caused serious alarm and distress to the victim, a woman known to him, in Crawley. On one occasion he had taken a hammer to her address. It followed a period of controlling behaviour where he demanded to see messages on her phone and on social media, as well as constant knowledge of her whereabouts. Harris, 41, also bombarded her with unwanted messages and contact. “I lived every day watching over my shoulder,” the victim said. At Lewes Crown Court on 28 April, Harris, of Pound Hill, Crawley, was jailed for three years and three months in total and was put under a restraining order not to contact here. Read full story here
Knife Crime Awareness Week 2026 will take place from:18th to 24th May
The week aims to raise awareness and promote action to prevent knife crime across West /East Sussex . We are encouraging the public to drop off their dangerous or unwanted knives and blades at our knife amnesty bins. Our bins are available all year round where you can dispose of your knives and blades safely. Knives can be dropped off at Crawley Police Station, please check opening times. Crawley Police Station Northgate Avenue Crawley West Sussex RH10 8BF Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm Closed on Public and Bank Holidays.
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