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Our neighbourhood officers executed a warrant at an address in Englefield Green this week. The team, led by PS Leggett, your local sergeant, uncovered a quantity of class A drugs, cash and other drugs paraphernalia. Two persons were arrested from the address and remain in police custody. Our team work tirelessly to gather intelligence, protect our communities and take enforcement activity where needed. Over the coming weeks and months you will see more of your neighbourhood officers on foot patrol in your area. Please do stop and speak to them so that we can understand the concerns in your area.

Officers have been investigating some recent ATM card thefts in the Sunbury area. This can include where cards are supposedly swallowed by a machine but are later recovered by thieves who look to use your card before you’ve had a chance to cancel it. Remember to be cautious when using ATMs. Be aware of your surroundings and always check the machine for any signs of tampering before use. If you see any devices attached to a machine, contact the police and either the bank or cash machine provider. When in doubt, steer clear and go to a secure cash machine inside a bank

A man has been jailed for burglaries in Surrey and Hampshire. On 8 February 2024 a family returned to their home in Bramley to find it had been ransacked and more than £35,000 worth of jewellery had been stolen. This included watches, rings, and war medals, some pieces sentimental and irreplaceable. The suspect had also stolen a pillowcase from one of the bedrooms to transport his stash…but had left something behind that ultimately led to his downfall. At some point during the burglary the suspect managed to cut himself, and blood was left smeared on both a wardrobe door and a pillowcase in the house. Unfortunately, it did not match anyone in the database when forensically tested. Just a few weeks later this mystery DNA was also linked to a second burglary in Ewshot in Hampshire, but the suspect’s identity remained unknown. Seven months later and a man was arrested by the Metropolitan Police for immigration offences following a vehicle stop. He gave false details, but his DNA and fingerprints were taken and his identity confirmed as Eris Tivari (05/06/1996). He was subsequently forensically linked to both the burglary in Surrey and the burglary in Ewshot. Tivari was listed as wanted, and in December 2024 he was stopped for speeding and arrested for burglary. Following some joint investigation with Hampshire Police, he subsequently pleaded guilty to two counts of residential burglary: one at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, 3 March for an offence in Surrey, and one at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday, 15 July for an offence in Hampshire.  Tivari, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment on Tuesday, 15 July at Kingston Crown Court.

Two prolific drug dealers who ran the ‘Bobby’ county line from London into Surrey, have been jailed for a combined total of 10 years and 8 months after they were found guilty of a string of drug offences at Croydon Crown Court last on 14 July. Adrece Hussain, 27, of Eastbourne Road in Hounslow, was sentenced to five years, six months and one day, after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, and the acquired use or possession of criminal property. Connor Woodburn-Hall, 28, of Lionel Road North in Hounslow, was sentenced to five years and two months, after he pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, and the acquired use or possession of criminal property. The duo had previously run the ‘Bobby’ line and were sentenced in 2021. After their release at the end of 2024, the line became active once again. PC Tori Hall, who investigated the case, said: "Hussain and Woodburn-Hall led a criminal lifestyle where they profited from the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. The pair continued that lifestyle as soon as they were out of prison, and started dealing again. This sentencing reflects the hard work that has gone into the investigation." She continued: “As a Force we remain committed to disrupting drug-related offences and arresting those committing them. We know the impact that drugs can have on the community, in particular the exploitation of the vulnerable for the benefit of criminals. We thank the community for their support in reporting drug supply activity to police so we can take action.” 

A man has been jailed for nine years following two separate sexual assaults on girls in Ewell and Claygate in 2017. Reinaldo Goncalo Bertoni Filho, 41(DOB: 28/04/1983), of Askew Road in London, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault by penetration at Guildford Crown Court on 13 May. He was found guilty of a second charge of sexual assault on a child under 13 years at an earlier hearing. He was arrested after applying to be a Police Community Support Officer with the British Transport Police in September 2024 and asked to provide a DNA sample as part of the vetting process, which matched DNA obtained following the two attacks. Goncalo Bertoni Filho was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register on release. Detective Sergeant Adele Robertson from the Surrey and Sussex Police Major Crime Team said: “Firstly, I would like to pay tribute to both victims, who were children at the time these heinous offences took place, for their bravery and coming forward and reporting what they had been subjected to. “Goncalo Bertoni Filho was a dangerous sexual predator who targeted young girls on their own in isolated areas with the sole purpose of committing a sexual offence against them. The fact that he has finally been dealt with through the courts after eight years shows how determined we are in our relentless pursuit for justice. “His audacity at applying to join the British Transport Police as a PCSO defies belief, but it was this which ultimately led to being identified."

Two people have appeared in court after being charged in relation to a serious assault on a Tesco delivery driver in Hersham on Saturday 26 July. Joseph Crittenden, 37, (DOB 12/03/1988), from Walton-on-Thames, has been charged with two counts of assault causing grievous bodily harm, one count of assault causing actual bodily harm and one count of having a dog dangerously out of control. Daniella Simmons, 36, (DOB 25/04/1989), from Walton-on-Thames, has been charged with non-fatal strangulation. Both pleaded not guilty to all offences when they appeared at Staines Magistrates’ Court on 28 July. They have been released on conditional bail and are next due to appear in court on 26 August. A third suspect, a 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, was also arrested in connection with the incident and has been referred to our Youth Intervention Program. A dog was also seized from the address.

Further enquiries in connection with the incident have been carried out at an address in Walton-on-Thames on 29 July, and the investigation remains ongoing. The delivery driver was taken to hospital after he was found unconscious in the driveway of a property around 9pm. A number of officers were also taken to hospital following the incident. They were all treated for their injuries and have since been released from hospital.

Between Monday, 23 June, to Monday, 30 June, teams across the Force were out and about cracking down on drug-related crime as part of County Lines Intensification Week. County Lines is defined as a gang or organised criminal network involved in moving illegal drugs into other locations, using dedicated mobile phone lines or other form of deal line.  There was plenty of proactive activity during the week which resulted in six warrants, 16 arrests and 28 charges. We also seized seven deal lines, £8,400+ in cash, £8,000 of illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco, and drugs with a street value of more than £12,000.

DI Alex Gillott said: ''County Lines gangs prey on young and vulnerable people to coerce them into criminal activity for their own benefit. “This criminality has a significant impact on the communities we serve, and our top priority remains to ensure the public's safety and to protect the victims of these crimes.

“Our work to combat drug dealing and associated activities continues to be supported by crucial information provided by the public. Any piece of information, no matter how small, can help us build a comprehensive picture and could be the key to dismantling a county line.”

This month, Lisa Townsend PCC and Deputy Commissioner Ellie Vesey-Thompson joined Friday night shifts in two Surrey towns as part of Operation Shield. The initiative deploys plain-clothed behaviour detection officers alongside uniformed colleagues and dog handlers to tackle offences like violence against women and girls. Officers patrolled bars, clubs and pubs in Guildford and Epsom to target perpetrators, while anti-spiking kits were also handed out.

Disrupting Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a priority to us. We regularly deploy resources to places across the county, which through data from places such as StreetSafe, have been identified as hotspots for associated criminality. From dog handlers to front line officers, each person plays a vital role in protecting the Surrey community. To report somewhere you feel unsafe, go to https://www.surrey.police.uk/notices/street-safe/street-safe/