St Austell Police

14/06/2026

JUNE POLICE SURGERIES | On Monday 22nd June the Neighbourhood Team will be holding surgeries at the below locations . Attendance from local residents is welcome;

LOSTWITHIEL | Community Centre car park - 10am to 12pm

PAR | Par Track car park - 2pm to 4pm

13/06/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/OBge9

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

11/06/2026

TRELAVOUR QUARRY, ST DENNIS TRESPASS | The Neighbourhood Team have received an increase in reports from Cornish Lithium of individuals trespassing on the site of the former Trelavour Downs clay pit and causing damage to property and being abusive and threatening to staff when challenged.

Trespassers are putting themselves at risk due to hazards on the site which pose a risk of injury and to life. As per the attached images there are a number of insecure areas of open water and sheer drops on the site with staff witnessing individuals putting themselves at risk of falls from height or falls into deep cold water. Some of these individuals have been children.

Trespassing also poses a risk to staff and emergency services who may end up responding to assist in the rescue of any individuals

Please do not trespass on the site.

08/06/2026

🚨 Counterfeit currency in circulation 🚨

We are seeing an increase in the use and purchase of counterfeit bank notes across Mid-Cornwall and surrounding areas to purchase high-value items.

The counterfeit notes have been used to buy items on online marketplace sales, local shops, pubs and licensed premises.

We have already seized a number of fake notes [pictured].

Our investigation into this continues and we will be working closely with local businesses to identify those responsible and prevent further incidents.

Here's what to look out for:

➡️ Counterfeit notes mixed in with genuine cash - take a moment to check bank notes, especially higher denominations

➡️ Someone spending a very small amount but using a high value bank note to receive genuine change

If you come across suspected counterfeit cash, please report it to us. Fake cash can also be handed in at the police station.

If you have any information about the use or distribution of counterfeit currency, please contact us quoting reference 50260121965.

Remember to remain vigilant when buying or selling items - take a moment to check over the cash.

08/06/2026

On Thursday 4 June, we responded to reports of antisocial behaviour in St Austell and carried out patrols in areas where suspected drug use had been reported to us with the support of response colleagues from across the county.

During our patrols, we stopped a vehicle in St Austell town centre.

A passenger was dealt with at the roadside for cannabis possession by way of a community resolution.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance and drug driving. The vehicle was seized.

Gary Woodward, 53, of Saltash, has since been charged with driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance and appeared before court on Friday 5 June in relation to these offences. Woodward admitted to the offences and has been bailed from court for sentencing on 28 August.

He has been bailed from police custody pending further enquiries in relation to the suspected drug driving offence.

06/06/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/HaYmC

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

04/06/2026

On Wednesday 3 June, officers carried out a stop and search of a man in St Austell Town Centre at around 8pm under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

While no drugs were found, the man was found in possession of a knife and was arrested.

Further enquiries established he was wanted in connection with theft offences.

Matthew Dalwood, 28, of no fixed abode, has since been charged with theft offences and is due to appear at Bodmin Magistrates Court on 19 June.

He has been released on bail while enquiries continue in relation to the knife possession.

If you have information about people carrying weapons in public, you can report it to the police or 100% anonymously via Crimestoppers: https://orlo.uk/BOiNk

27/05/2026

Sgt Easter is also a trained custody officer. Here is some information about the accommodation provided for guests who may be arrested and arrive at the Newquay custody unit.

The accomodation, also known as a cell, has the following;

- Gym style mattress with optional blankets
- Toilet with no sink (handwashing available outside the cell) and optional toilet paper
- Intercom for contact with custody staff (not room service)
- Monitored CCTV
- Ambient lighting and mood calming paint scheme
- Robust metal door lockable from the outside with a handy hatch for custody staff to check up on you
- Optional access to our secure outdoor grounds

We are not listed on any hotel or holiday booking sites...

26/05/2026

On the evening of Saturday 23rd May police officers from the neighbourhood team stopped a vehicle being driven in Charlestown, St Austell. It resulted in the male driver being arrested for drug possession and supply offences after suspected class a controlled drugs were located on him. He was additionally arrested for driving offences after failing a roadside drugs test.

Further searches of the male's address resulted in the seizure of more suspected controlled drugs and suspected stolen goods.

The male have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Excellent proactive work by the neighbourhood team in removing drugs off the streets.

We are committed to dealing with those who cause drug related harm in our community. If you have information to share with us please contact the police in confidence on 101 or online.

If you wish to remain anonymous information can be reported via Crimestoppers.

https://orlo.uk/MOLUE

20/05/2026

MAY POLICE SURGERIES | The Neighbourhood Team will be holding surgeries at the below locations. Attendance from local residents is welcome;

ST AUSTELL | The Meadows park / pump track, Boscoppa Road - Friday 28th May 10am to 12pm

ST DENNIS | Car park for the play area off Fore Street - Saturday 29th May 1pm to 3pm