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Two shops in Walton-on-Thames have been made the subject of a three-month closure order following reports of ASB and suspected drug-related activity. This is the first time a closure order has been carried out on a commercial property in the county. The order was granted by the court on Thursday, 10 September and prohibits anyone from entering Cloud Town and Reb’s Razors on Walton High Street for the duration of the order. Anyone found breaching the order may be committing a criminal offence and could be arrested. The order was obtained following concerns raised by local residents and work carried out by officers from the local safer neighbourhood team, working alongside partner agencies to gather evidence and address the issues affecting our community. Sergeant Trevor Crossman, from the Elmbridge safer neighbourhood team said: "We understand the significant impact that persistent anti-social behaviour and suspected drug-related activity can have on those spending time in our towns. This closure order demonstrates our commitment to working with our partners to tackle issues that are causing harm and disruption within our communities. "I'd like to thank everyone who reported their concerns and supported our enquiries. Information from the public is vital and helps us build the evidence needed to take positive action such as this. We hope this reassures local residents that we are listening to their concerns and will continue to take robust action against those responsible for offences and anti-social behaviour in Elmbridge." Closure orders are one of a range of powers available to police and partner agencies to tackle properties associated with persistent anti-social behaviour and criminality. They are designed to protect local communities by preventing further nuisance and disruption while longer-term solutions are put in place. 

“It doesn’t matter. Just don’t tell anyone.”  With these seven words, William Raison (also known as Bill Raison) tried to absolve himself of blame for his crimes and make the young survivor complicit in his cover-up. He had systematically abused the survivor, a girl known to him, over a period of about a year. During a police interview, the survivor described pretending to be asleep when Raison entered the room because she wanted to know what he would do if he thought she was asleep. If he did anything bad to her, she wanted to tell someone so it wouldn’t happen to anyone else. On one occasion when she did challenge him directly, he replied dismissively “It doesn’t matter. Just don’t tell anyone.” Raison, 75 (08/03/1951), of Surbiton, was jailed today for 12 years for multiple sexual offences against a child, with an additional year to be served on licence. A lifelong restraining order was also granted for the survivor and her family, and he was given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Investigating officer, DC Kiki Phillips, said "It was particularly commendable that the survivor remained courageous and open with officers throughout the police investigation. Her clear and detailed testimony enabled investigators to pinpoint both forensic and digital forensic opportunities to gather vital evidence. I hope that the survivor and her family can seek some solace in knowing that Raison is behind bars and unable to harm anyone else, thanks to her courage. I wish the survivor the best in achieving her aspirations and hope she recognises how many lives she's saved.”

A 43-year-old man has been charged with more than 100 shoplifting offences across Surrey. Damien Thompson, 43 (DOB:09/03/1983), of Walthamstow was charged with 105 counts of theft after several reports of shoplifting at Marks and Spencer stores across the county between October 2025 and June 2026. Thompson has been remanded to appear at Guildford Crown Court at a later date. PC Jenkins from our Criminal Investigations Department said: "We continue to work closely with retailers to take action when shoplifting is reported to us. Swift reporting and collaboration remain key to tackling this type of offence and helps us build an intelligence picture of what is happening where. "If you witness an incident of theft, please tell us as soon as possible. Your report or even the smallest piece of information could be key in helping us identify frequent offenders and reduce shoplifting in our towns." 

In June officers were patrolling in an unmarked car when they spotted a black Range Rover with suspicious tell-tale signs of sticky tape on its number plate. Officers tracked the car until it turned into a dead-end and the driver got out. As they approached and tried to speak to him, he fled but only ended up running in circles when he realised he couldn’t get away and had been cornered. Jake Phillp, 34 (DOB 8/8/1992) of no fixed abode, was arrested and found to be in possession of Class A and B drugs. More drugs were found inside the Range Rover, as well as a claw hammer and a hurling stick. The car was also later confirmed to have been stolen. He was convicted of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs, receiving stolen goods, two counts of possessing an offensive weapon and possession of criminal property. He was remanded into prison until sentencing on the 28 August 2026 at Guildford Crown Court where he received 32-month prison sentence, suspended for three years, a fine and a rehabilitation order. 

A drug dealer was left not just with egg on his face, but a load of glass, after refusing to open his car door for police officers. Robert Dorado, 50, was suspected of drug dealing when officers followed and pulled over his black Alfa Romeo on the A245 near Painshill last September. He knew the game was up but refused to get out of the car forcing officers to smash a window and force him to show his hands. Inside, the back seat was littered with bags of Class A drugs. There was also a bag with 20k in cash. He was arrested immediately and later a search of his home address found more evidence including a safe stuffed with money, around a kilo of Cocaine, and 13kg of Cannabis. Dorado, (DOB: 23/02/1976) from Guildford, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and possession of criminal property. 

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at Guildford Crown Court he was sentenced to six years in total, broken down as six years for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, nine months for possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, and 18 months for the possession of criminal property to run concurrently. Detective Constable Harry Robberts, from Surrey Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit, said: “If you are dealing illegal drugs within Surrey, it will be a matter of time before we find you.  Drugs destroy our communities and we will continue working to target and pursue anyone involved in the supply chain.”