Dorchester Police

14/06/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision near Dorchester.

We received a report at 11.57am on Sunday 14 June 2026 of a collision involving a Suzuki motorbike and a silver Vauxhall Zafira car on the A353 at Poxwell.

Emergency services attended and very sadly the motorcyclist – a local 22-year-old man – was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

Two occupants of the Vauxhall Zafira were taken to hospital with injuries believed to be serious at this time.

Road closures have been put in place to allow the emergency services to respond and for an examination of the scene to be conducted.

Sergeant David Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the motorcyclist who sadly died and we will be carrying out a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

“I would urge any witnesses or anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage to please contact us.

“I would also like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260087933. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

12/06/2026

SENTENCED | Enquires by Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have led to a man being sentenced for car thefts in Dorchester.

Dorset Police received a report in the early hours of Sunday 15 March 2026 that a white Audi A5 had been stolen from outside an address in All Saints Road.

A further report was received that a bank card left within the car had been fraudulently used at a shop in Christchurch Road in Boscombe.

Then, on Friday 10 April 2026, a black Land Rover Range Rover was stolen from outside an address in Mountain Ash Road.

Investigations were launched into both incidents and as a result of enquiries by the Dorchester NPT, a 37-year-old man from Dorchester was identified as the person responsible.

He was issued with a postal requisition to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 11 June 2026, charged with taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, disqualified driving, driving with no insurance and committing fraud by false representation.

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges against him and was sentenced to 8 weeks in prison and disqualified from driving for 19 months.

Both vehicles were recovered and returned to their owners.

Police Constable Glen Caddy, of Dorchester NPT, said: “Our enquiries enabled us to identify the person involved and ensure he was brought before court to face justice for his actions.

“We hope this provides assurance to our Dorset residents that we take reports of vehicle theft seriously and will explore all lines of enquiry available to us.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists to ensure their vehicles are left securely at all times, keep your keys safe and, if possible, park in a well-lit area.”

Related crime prevention advice can be found on the Dorset Police website.

06/06/2026

It turned out to be a busy afternoon for our Neighbourhood Officers on patrol.

- One vehicle stopped in Poundbury. Driver reported for having no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with their driving licence
- One male arrested for Recall to Prison in Victoria Park. He was also found to be in possession of cannabis.
- Vehicle stopped in Winterbourne Abbas. Driver searched and found in possession of suspected Class A drugs. He was also found to have no insurance and was driving otherwise in accordance with their driving licence. Vehicle seized. Driver reported to Court.
- CCTV enquiries in relation to a recent theft of motorcycle in the town centre

Patrols will continue into the evening.

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06/06/2026

ALERT - SCAM E MAIL + PHONE CALL

I have recently been to see a victim of a scam who was expecting a delivery by a well know delivery company.
The company e mailed them to say due to fuel prices etc an extra charge is incurred.
Due to using that company regularly and knowing prices have increased they thought nothing of it and followed a link and paid the small charge.
A few hours later they received a call purporting to be from their bank about a loan in someone else's name and having to be paid.
Whilst they were a little sceptical the caller was very professional and convincing and they paid the amount asked.
The genuine bank made them aware and took all the details and fortunately they were refunded the money.

Scams can have a massive impact on someone's mental and physical well being.
No one is to blame for being a victim of a scam.
The only blame lies with the scammer.

Please never click on any unknown links
Please don't answer any unknown numbers on your phone
Please report any scams/frauds to Action Fraud - https://orlo.uk/5DfU5
Please report any scams/frauds to Police - https://orlo.uk/6KoHR
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01/06/2026

COURT | A man is due to appear in court in connection with our investigation into reports of vehicle thefts in Dorchester.

We have been investigating various reports of thefts of vehicles in the town, including incidents in All Saints Road between Sunday 15 March and Tuesday 31 March 2026 and in Mountain Ash Road between Thursday 9 April and Friday 10 April 2026.

Following enquiries into these two incidents, a 37-year-old man of no fixed abode has been issued with a postal requisition to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 11 June 2026 for offences of taking a motor vehicle without consent, driving without valid insurance, driving whilst disqualified and fraud by false representation.

In both cases officers were able to recover the vehicles involved and return them to the victims.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists to ensure their vehicles are left securely at all times, keep your keys safe and, if possible, park in a well-lit area.

30/05/2026

Today PCSOs 6500 Donnison and 6534 Goodwin attended the Emergency Services Day at the Dorchester Fire Station.

Lots of children enjoyed sitting in the driving seat of a police response vehicle, learning about the gadgets including the all important flashy lights and neeeee nawwwwww sirens!

We enjoyed meeting you all!

27/05/2026

Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team have this evening conducted Hi-visibility foot patrols along the River walks, Dorchester.
Engaging with the public, listening to concerns and offering reassurance and updates around local/current issues in the area.
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27/05/2026

Great to see the Rural Crime Team making the most of the summer months, getting out into our communities, offering advice, and supporting rural safety. 🚜🌾

Keep an eye out for them at their Community contact Points and give them a follow if you haven’t already!

🌾🚜 Get Involved This Summer with Your Rural Crime Team 🌞👮

We’re excited to be out and about across our rural communities this summer, offering a range of engagement opportunities where you can meet your local Rural Crime Team, share concerns, and get advice on keeping your property, livestock, and equipment safe.

📍 What’s happening?
We’ll be continuing our regular monthly Community Contact Points across the county. These are held every Wednesday. We will also be hosting some pop-up Community Contact Points in villages and rural hotspots as well as engaging with our seldom heard community groups.

👋 Why come along?
✔ Speak directly with officers about rural crime issues
✔ Get practical tips on protecting your farm, land, and vehicles
✔ Learn about recent trends and how we’re tackling them
✔ Help shape our priorities by sharing your concerns

🤝 Stronger communities start with conversation, whether you’re a farmer, landowner, or resident, we’d love to see you.

📅 Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date dates, times and locations throughout the summer.

27/05/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch following a collision in Dorchester.

At around 4.20pm on Saturday 23 May 2026 a two-vehicle collision occurred involving a grey Hyundai i10 and a black Ford Fiesta on the A35 between the Stadium Roundabout and the junction with the A352.

The male driver of the Hyundai sustained injuries that are not believed to be serious.

Two female passengers in the Ford were taken to hospital where one of them received treatment for possible serious injuries.

Police Constable Mike Wells, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “I am appealing to any motorists who were travelling along the A35 and captured anything relevant on dashcam footage to please come forward.

“There would have been a number of vehicles in the area at the time and I would ask anyone who saw what happened to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260075368. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.