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M1, Sheffield:
Mr Angry, flashing vehicles to move out the way for him & driving erratically.
Flashes one of our unmarked cars. Big error.
Turns out Mr Angry is disqualified & was leaving the country tonight. Not anymore..arrested for court in the morning & vehicle seized.
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#SYPTaskforce
thanked the
#NHS
at
@SheffieldHosp
Royal Hallamshire Hospital this evening. Please do your part this weekend and
#StayHomeSaveLives
#protecttheNHS
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If at first you don't succeed try and try again...
Police dog Reggie was determined to take his stick, or should that be tree 🤔 with him on his walk and has shown us that with a little determination anything is paw-sible 🐶
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1/2 Sheffield:
Another day, another dangerous driver.
This vehicle had previously driven at officers, yesterday it decided to go the wrong way down a dual carriageway.
Officers bravely put themselves in harm's way to protect public & made contact with the vehicle.
Continued..
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Please all join us in wishing PC Brackpool & police dogs Flick & Duke a very happy & well deserved retirement!
He has been a dog handler on the OSU for a number of years now & has had some excellent results, helping the public & catching the bag guys! All the best Paul :)
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M18, Rotherham:
Vehicle followed for a number of miles down the M18 nr Rotherham.
Stayed in lane 2 throughout causing other vehicle to have to use lane 3 to pass despite lane 1 being clear.
Driver dealt with for driving without due care & attention. 3 points & £100 to come.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of serving roads policing officer Stephen Jackson, known to colleagues as Jacko-
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Buy a bargain price Citroen on Facebook! But don’t bother to insure it....sad times. 😔
Vehicle gets seized = even sadder times. 😣
Your mum comes to pick you up, she’s also not insured so both cars end up getting seized = nightmare! 😫😤😩
An very expensive day...
#2for1
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This morning saw the end of PD Khoba's glittering career. He's now due a long and happy retirement & we wish him all the best. 🐶🍖
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Peak District:
Currently up on the Derbyshire border checking traffic flow & for any gatherings like
@DerbyshireRPU
had a few weeks ago.
So far, so good! The area is pretty much empty other than the odd person.
Thank you all so much for listening to the advice 🙂🚓👍🏻
#StayHome
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It's time to fire up the Quattro!
One of a number of new Audi vehicles out & about across South Yorkshire from today.
Before anyone asks, they are obtained at a price significantly cheaper than what would be paid by members of the public & are very well suited to the role :-)
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Crime fighting can be hot work sometimes...
#PDTaz
was only too happy to accept some refreshment from two kind ladies in their ice cream van in
#Sheffield
.
An hour later, he successfully tracked & detained a drink driver who’d ran from our roads policing officers.
#SYPDogs
🍦🐕
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PD Digby does it again. Car on false plates, driver jumped out met Digby and surrendered. Arrested numerous offences inc recall to prison
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M1, Sheffield:
Numerous reports of a HGV swerving all over the road as it travelled Northbound.
Ourselves &
@DerbyshireRPU
stop it near Sheffield.
Driver blows nearly 3 times the limit roadside.
Arrested & fails to provide in custody.
Charged & remanded for court in morning.
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We know it's a little bit early for
#ValentinesDay
, but we're feeling the love between
@PC_Reed
and PH Hoyland ❤️
The relationship between officer and horse is important. Their bond ensures they have trust and mutual understanding during what can be challenging incidents 🏇
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Hello Dottie.
Another new recruit at
#sypdogsupportunit
!!!
8 week old Sprocker Dottie is the latest addition to our pack, trainer Ryan looking after her and starting puppy training. Cue the cuteness comments.......
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Sheffield:
If you are making a journey on the roads during the current weather, make sure you leave enough time to fully clear your windows of ice.
Do not drive like this.
No view at all of the front nearside of vehicle, limited view elsewhere.
£100 fine + 3 Points issued.
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ORBT pursued this Sur-ron electric motorbike to speeds of 50mph through sheffield this week. The 16yr old rider was caught on after a foot chase. Dangerous driving, no licence, insurance and drug offences to be dealt with. He was wearing a balaclava.
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Today we're remembering PC Matt Lannie who died while on duty in 2020.
Matt was a much-loved colleague and friend, who loved being a police officer.
His loss was felt across the force and today we remember the ultimate sacrifice he paid for serving his communities 💙
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At 11am, we stood outside to remember the key workers lost to Covid-19.
We continued the silence for a further minute in memory of PC Matt Lannie.
It's been a difficult week as we mourn the loss of Matt. Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages of support and love ♥️
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We're not mooooooovie producers but the below footage has a really important message... please keep your livestock secure and safe!
Luckily our officer was able to react quickly and avoid colliding with the six loose cows last night 🐄
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Today, we established temporary static road checks to ensure motorists were out for an essential purpose.
180 motorists in Doncaster & 506 motorists in Barnsley were spoken to/advised where necessary.
The message is clear in the fight against
#COVID19
:
#StayHomeSaveLives
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1/2 Sheffield:
This van passed an MOT a few weeks ago..🤨
No brake lights working, passenger door jammed, drivers door only opens from inside, loose battery, horn inoperative, bodywork issues, dodgy seat belt + more.
Prohibition issued vehicle seized, driver reported. Cont..
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Male wanted for assault ran from officers in Barnsley. Tracked and located but decided PD Digby was going to be his next victim. Needs a new jumper now and in a cell
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M1 South, 17/07.
It’s not a good idea to test your £250 ‘bargain’ on a busy motorway with your mate on the back...
especially when you don’t have a licence or insurance...
and you’re 13 years old.
#HomeTime
#Seized
#SYPRoadPolice
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M1, Sheffield:
The driver of this mini was so busy chatting on their phone this morning to notice a fully marked BMW 5 Series right beside them.
Wet roads, spray, rush hour 🤷🏻♂️
6 Points & £200 fine issued!
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PH Hoyland, aka Henry enjoyed some pre-match cuddles with
@PC_Reed
at the
@VisitDoncaster
Eco-Power Stadium ahead of working the
@drfc_official
V
@mansfieldtownfc
match 🐴
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2100hrs - Tactical units took over the pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle after it failed to stop for local officers in
#Sheffield
.
The pursuit concluded at Infirmary Road. The driver was chased down by PD Tyrion & handler PC Pitcher.
2 arrested.
#SYPRoadPolice
#SYPDogs
🚔🐕
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23.56hrs, Sheffield Parkway.
Vehicle travelling at speed whilst overloaded with presents. We had to push the BMW to the limits to catch it.
Driver breathalysed - he's been drinking milk all night.
Advice given and allowed on his way!
Merry Christmas from the OSU!🎅🚔
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PC Burrows had a real mental block with canter but today she cantered without stirrups and then without reins on PH Bawtry! An amazing achievement, helped along by singing Elvis & verbal support from
@PC_Reed
at
#SYPMounted
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M1 Junc 31, 29/04.
This excavator was stolen yesterday afternoon... however, the driver of the truck (on false plates) took the M1 SOUTH in an effort to get back to Leeds.
We were only too happy to give him some geography lessons on the way to custody... in Sheffield. 🗺🧐🚔
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We also caught a glimpse of our new 5 series saloons today which are due to enter service shortly.
These will be replacing a number of our older 3 series models.
It’s got that new car smell too 😄❤️🚓
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22/08, Rotherham - A burglar was almost home and dry in a stolen car full of property from a burglary in Notts.
Unfortunately, our officer ruined his night - short pursuit followed by foot chase & after turning to fight,
#Taser
deployed.
Charged & remanded.
#BurglarsBeware
🚔
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PH Brinsworth having a lie in before working at the
#SUFC
v
#SWFC
match in
#Sheffield
today . A busy evening for all at
#SYPMounted
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M1 Southbound, Sheffield:
Range Rover followed sitting in the middle then for more than 7 miles!
Vehicle caused other drivers to have to move lanes to safely overtake.
Vehicle stopped & driver issued TOR for driving without due care & attention.
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It’s young Woodthorpe’s 1st time in the field at Ring Farm stables and he’s excited to be out with Burngreave on this frosty morning at
#SYPMounted
#policehorse
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🚨
#Meadowhall
#Sheffield
All roads around Meadowhall are currently gridlocked.
There is heavy flooding due to adverse weather conditions and closures are in place. Please avoid the area.
Events at Meadowhall are CANCELLED.
*We advise only essential travel*
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Merry Christmas to all our followers from a very cold and snowy Woodhead pass!
We hope you all had a lovely day yesterday!
Anyone for a Turkey sandwich? 🤔
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1/2 M1, Barnsley:
Excellent teamwork by road crime, roads policing & dog handlers resulted in us stopping this skip wagon on the M1.
Occupants were suspected of just ramming their way into a compound & stealing a skip containing metal in Rotherham.
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#SYPMounted
young Tankersley is having a lie in before heading to
#Rotherham
& Eastwood today with his horsey colleagues Hoober & Woodthorpe. Give us a wave if you see us and
#StayHomeSavesLives
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A little one for our fleet followers...
One of our new Volvo XC90 ARVs now on the road.
More to come in the coming weeks! 😀
@jeanettegriggs
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New car day!
We've said farewell to our X5 & welcomed in the disco 🚓🚨👍
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We are patrolling the A628, Woodhead Pass. Please take care, we have already had to rescue a few members of the public after going off the road
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Assisted
@DVSAgovuk
in stopping this death trap earlier.
Showing scrapped since 2018, No Insurance, multiple offences detected by DVSA + a tyre filled with silicone 🤷🏻♂️ Oh & filled with 30 tonnes of copper!
Seized. Driver receiving points + numerous fines & prosecution by DVSA🚨
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Nope, we are not “Kidding”...
Billy the Kid is currently residing at our station awaiting the RSPCA after he was found wondering around Greenland Rd in Sheffield! 🐐
One of the strangest things we’ve had in the back of a traffic car 😳
Do you know where he is from? 📞 us!
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2/2 X 2 Persons arrested. Officers thankfully only suffer minor cuts & bruises.
Strong sentencing needed for these types of incidents, they are becoming all to common.
@SYPLPoultney
- We may need a new car 🤔
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Today, we remember our incredible friend & colleague, sadly taken from us a year ago today.
PC 2142 Matt Lannie - A true legend, always missed & never to be forgotten.
❤💙❤
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Young Woody knows that George Oakwell is an old man but still great fun to play with on a Sunday morning at
#SYPMounted
#policehorse
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If you sit in lanes 2, 3 & 4 on the motorway unnecessarily, we’ll be more than happy to give you a friendly reminder.
If you ignore us, the next message will be ‘follow me’ where you’ll receive a ticket.
Keep left unless overtaking.
#DontBeALaneHog
🚔
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@cleophatra
It’s a very satisfying feeling.
Most of us see these types of things off duty, so to be able to do something about it on duty is great!
It’s where having an unmarked car gives us a great advantage at times :)
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Where do we start with this one stopped in Sheffield yesterday?
Overloaded. More than 25% on the rear axle, load issues, vehicle literally rotting away (see third pic), defective tyre & cracked windscreen.
Vehicle prohibited & seized, driver reported for multiple offences.
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PD Louis has turned his paw to detaining two men early hours this morning (18/8) following reports of a burglary in progress in Sheffield
Unable to outrun, outwit or hide from PD Louis, a five year-old Belgium Malinois, two men in their 40s were arrested on suspicion of burglary
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Folks, we carried out some tests on the M1 today and confirmed that lane 1 will NOT bite you.
If you see:
• A police car alongside with the officer pointing to the left,
• One of our rear facing signs displaying ‘DO NOT LANE HOG’
move over or face a fine/points.
#KeepLeft
🚔
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This caused a double take for our officers earlier, noticing it travelling backwards at much less than 88mph. Whatever next? Hoverboards?
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Officers are conducting roadside checks in
@SYPRotherham
this afternoon. Vast majority of people are out for genuine reasons. Thank you and stay safe
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Today whilst patrolling
@LoveMeadowhall
a lovely lady offered to buy us Firearms Officers a coffee having noticed us heading in to
@SecondCupUK
... If she manages to see this, once again, thank you for your kindness.
#Police
#Meadowhall
#Coffee
(Ps. Chocolate dusting my work 😄)
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Our dogs are leaving no stone (or trainer in this case) unturned and no criminal behind this week.
Yesterday was PD Taffy's time to shine.
With his keen nose, he sniffed out £11,000, which had been split into 11 bundles and hidden in trainers around the property.
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Something to make you smile on this rather dull day!
Meet trainee Police Dog Buddy!
He has been brought into the station by his new handler PC Wassell to have a look around & meet the team!
4 Months old & already melting traffic cops hearts 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶
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Noticeably quieter around the Peaks compared to last weekend. Thanks for staying home and keeping those around you safe, along with yourself.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Really poor driving conditions across the county this afternoon...
One driver just stopped on the M18 for excess speed, travelling at up to 90mph - after passing our marked car!
Please, especially in these conditions - slow down & drive safely.
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PD Digby 2nd to last night shift before pension and handing over to PD Reggie (provided he makes the grade). Aggravated burglary in Barnsley, machetes, fled in a car, crashed and ran off. 90 minutes tracking/searching and two detained. Handler knackered and filthy.
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Rotherham:
Another one in the cells following a successful vehicle stop by the road crime team.
Information that this mondeo may contain a male wanted for failing to appear at court.
Vehicle boxed in, male passenger arrested.
Driver had no documents so vehicle seized. Next!
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M1, Woodall Services:
Any budding vehicle inspectors care to point out what they think is wrong with this one?
Intercepted driving up the M1. Laden. Load including trailer totals over 30 tonnes.
Points, fines & an immediate prohibition.Thanks to
@DVSAEnforcement
for assistance
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Matt, you will always be part of our team. We're honoured to have worked alongside you ♥️
'You will always be known for your larger than life character, your infectious smile and your passion for your job. You wore your uniform with pride'
Today we say a final farewell to PC Matt Lannie as colleagues and family celebrate his life-
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PD Betzy now Home office licenced after an 8 week explosive detection course
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Burglars think they can break into a Sheffield city centre premises and hide when rumbled - very mistaken when our furry friends are sent in to "find them". 2 nil to dogs- both in custody!🐕🐕🚔
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0330hrs, M1 J34.
We were called to reports of pedestrians on the motorway.
When we arrived, having stopped all traffic, we found two young males laid on the central reservation ‘stargazing’.
Both removed, poor attitudes challenged and issued with tickets.
🛣 🚶🏻♂️❌🚶🏻♂️
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The joys of shift work means we get to see sunrises like this whilst protecting residents of Sheffield
#joblikenoother
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Its not all about criminals... PD Khoba helped locate a high risk missing person in Braithwell
@SYPRotherham
tonight. She had taken tablets and alcohol. He found her laid in 1.5 feet of water in a ditch.
#invaluable
#goodlad
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Further vehicle in Rotherham this time driving the wrong way up a dual carriageway and on pavements. Wouldn't stop until he had no tyres on the front. Passenger detained and driver ran off. PD Reggie on the case and quickly detained.
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Out & about in South Sheffield & patrolling the Derbyshire border today.
As we'll no doubt be very busy later, we will take the opportunity now to wish you all a happy new year!
See you in 2024 🚓👍
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M1,Sheffield:
A simple stop for mobile phone use turned into a pursuit from Sheffield down to Jctn 28.
Vehicle stopped with assistance from
@DerbyshireRPU
- Male driver arrested on suspicion of FTS,Disqual Driving, Dangerous Driving,TWOC & Drug Driving.
A very expensive text!
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Caught stealing powertools from Vans
#Sheffield
City centre.
#TPAC
and 2 arrests at BrookHill,Stolen property recovered. Safe pursuit no injuries just bad guys in cuffs and valuable tools recovered.Thanks for your patience if you were stuck in traffic.
#roadspolicing
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If you are going to drive a vehicle on false plates, you may want to pick a car which would attract less attention...
This batmobile was seized in Kendray as batman sadly didn't have insurance or a valid driving licence.
He may have to rely on Robin for a lift in the future...
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Doncaster:
Astra fails to stop for local officers, enters M18 jctn 3 wrong way before turning & going North.
Off at jctn 6 & onto other A Roads.
Due to danger presented to public, contact made with vehicle to bring it to a stop.
17 y.o Male arrested for numerous offences.
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M1, Sheffield:
Just when we think we've seen it all...
Numerous calls from drivers reporting somebody riding up the M1 on an e-scooter!
Pitch black, raining, poor visibility = a recipe for disaster.
Rider reported & removed from network, scooter seized for no insurance. 🤦🏻♂️
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Tankersley:
Stopped for an unrelated matter regarding a crime out of our force area.
Checks on the driver showed he was a non-licence holder.
Vehicle seized, long taxi journey back home & a summons on its way through the post.
#saferroads
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6 weeks to retirement but PD Digby isn't letting up. This week, 5 detained from 3 pursuits and a high risk MFH located. Teamwork with NPAS and SYP/WYP ground cops
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It was a real pleasure for
#SYPMounted
to be at the reopening of Edlington police station yesterday & a great chance to catch up with some of the locals. Here’s PC Reece on Hoober &
@PC_Reed
on Burngreave, taken through the ears of the lovely Bradfield (as his rider I’m biased!)
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M1:
Great job by our road crime team a few days ago.
Vehicle stopped just over the border at Tibshelf.
Disqualified driver, in possession of a lock knife & thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs.
Arrested, charged & remanded.
Tackling vehicle enabled criminality 🚙🚓✅
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Sheffield:
Drivers sails straight past our marked Audi at a junction, does not even see us.
Why? Too busy chatting on their mobile phone,only putting it down when the blue lights go on.
6 points & a £200 fine winging it's way to the driver shortly.
One of many we catch daily.
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Our dogs are on fire this week, not literally, but if you're thinking about commiting crime in South Yorkshire - think again - they will quite literally track you down!
On Sunday night, PD Kobe and his handler PC Hurst put eight offenders in the cells! 🐾
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A really busy day today..
Many roads are still covered in snow & with temperatures expected to plummet overnight, ice will become a real risk to those driving.
Please, only travel if your journey is absolutely necessary.
Stay safe 🚔🚓
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M1, Barnsley:
Our attention was drawn to this 1 series due to its dodgy plate as it travelled down the M1.
Further checks revealed an expired MOT so we stopped it to have a chat with the driver.
Their day got worse when they failed a drug wipe.
One arrested + fines issued.
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M1, Sheffield:
Little Renault ahead, trying to push other drivers out the way, following too close & speeding.
Unluckily for the driver, we were directly behind it in an unmarked car.
Points & fines for the driver & some suitable advice given.
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The ORBT were in Balby, Doncaster after dozens of reports of young teenagers riding around on the streets dangerously. Upon seeing police cars riding on the wrong side of the road. This bike belonged to a 13yr old, already on an CBO for riding, he will not be riding it again.
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PH Brinsworth and Treeton having an extra day off as football is cancelled due to snow. Brinsworth is having a good old role in the snow
#SYPMounted
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Disturbed males stealing fuel from a HGV at Tankersley tonight. PD Digby says dad far too slow letting me out but tracked them and detained one. Both arrested, one also wanted x 2
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🚔Special visit for a special boy
A ‘police mad’ boy from Doncaster had a surprise visit from us today at
@EnglishHeritage
Conisborough Castle.
Jenson aged 7, who has cerebral palsy had the chance to sit in the car, on the motorbike and meet PD Luna! His smile was priceless!
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28/02, Doncaster.
A team effort between the Roads Policing Group, Off-Road Bike Team &
@NPASNorthEast
saw a number of quad bikes pursued in the Doncaster area yesterday.
Four quads were seized and riders reported for a number of offences including dangerous driving.
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#SYPMounted
with 6 horses and riders preparing to
#clapforNHS
outside the Northern General Hospital after an evening patrol in Pagehall and Firth Park areas. It was a great opportunity to thank the NHS for all their hard work
#StayHomeSaveLifes
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