Teignmouth and Dawlish Police

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/SGNVi

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.

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/ee9jM

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.

23/05/2026

👮🏼 Dawlish Warren Beach – Police Engagement Update

During the evening of Friday 22 May, following information and intelligence received, officers from our Neighbourhood Teams across South Devon attended Dawlish Warren Beach in response to reports of a large number of young people gathering in the area, some of which had travelled to Dawlish from all over the South Devon area.

Our approach was focused on engagement and education. We recognise that young people want to socialise and enjoy themselves; however, it is important this is done in a safe and responsible manner.

Officers engaged positively with those present, resulting in constructive interactions. While the majority of people were cooperative and respectful, a large number of alcohol seizures were made.

Our primary concern was the safety of the public, particularly given the number of young people present, with many being under the influence of alcohol, on a beach with the tide coming in. Our clear aim was to safeguard those present and ensure everyone was able to leave the area safely.

We would like to thank those who engaged with officers and understood the reasons for our presence and actions.

It is disappointing that officers were also required to assist in clearing litter from the beach afterwards, and we would urge everyone to take responsibility for the environment.

We are aware of further planned gatherings across South Devon. We will continue to take a proactive approach, working to engage and educate. We also ask parents and guardians to consider the risks associated with large, unsupervised public gatherings when making decisions about their children attending such events.

23/05/2026

Police have executed a warrant and seized suspected Class A drugs as part of a recent operation in Shaldon, South Devon.
Officers visited a residential property in Clifford Close and seized what is believed to be a quantity of co***ne with an estimated street value of £11,000.
A quantity of cash was also seized, along with other paraphernalia believed to be linked to drugs.

A local man, aged 30, was arrested following the warrant and has since been released on bail, pending further investigations.

Detective Sergeant Jason Parsons, from South Devon CID, is leading the investigation. He said: “Preventing drugs from reaching the streets of South Devon is always a positive result and one of our main policing priorities.
“We would like to thank the local community for their support as we tackle this issue and appreciate the vital information and intelligence that the public pass to us.”

Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team took part in the operation on the morning of Monday 11 May.

Information about suspected drugs activity can be reported directly to Devon & Cornwall Police. To do this please call 101 or visit our website https://orlo.uk/gd6m4
In an emergency call 999.
Information can also be passed totally anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via https://orlo.uk/0rOvZ

22/05/2026

LATEST | Information has been received that planned gatherings involving young people have been arranged in locations across South Devon today, 22 May.

While the majority are good natured and will no doubt want to make the best of the good bank holiday weather, there have been recent incidents involving large groups of young people which have led to antisocial behaviour and community disruption.

In response to those events and today’s information, officers will be carrying out increased high-visibility patrols in known areas and will utilise such powers as Section 35 dispersal orders if considered appropriate.

These orders give officers enhanced powers to prevent antisocial behaviour, reduce disruption and keep the public safe.

What this means:
• Officers can direct individuals or groups to leave the area immediately.
• Those directed must not return within the specified time period.
• Failure to comply is a criminal offence and may result in arrest.
• Anyone under the age of 16 may be taken home or to a place of safety.

Robust action will be taken where necessary.

We thank the community for their continued support and encourage anyone with concerns to contact us via the Force website: https://orlo.uk/vzfLs or by telephone on 101, quoting log 418 of 22 May.

21/05/2026

The sun is shining and it's forecast to be a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. We hope everyone has a great time and we would like to remind water users to respect others, keep within speed limits and stay safe. We will be out and about to respond to any anti social behaviour that may occur. Police drones were launched over Teignmouth during a recent operation following reports of nuisance incidents on the water. Those taking part in the operation included: the Teignmouth Neighbourhood Police Team, Devon & Cornwall Police Drone Team, a South Devon Neighbourhood Support Team and the local Harbourmaster. There were also police officers checking for drink drivers in the area. Drones were deployed to monitor activity over land and water and police are pleased to report that no nuisance use of jet skis or other watercraft was identified over the weekend with most visitors acting responsibly.
Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC Ben Chadwick co-ordinated the operation. He explained: “We set up this operation as we see an increase in anti-social behaviour when the good weather returns. A jet ski user was recently injured in Teignmouth and had to be airlifted to hospital. We are not here to spoil anyone’s fun but we are asking people not to engage in nuisance behaviour which could be risky to themselves and others. Please obey speed limits in the harbour and don’t behave in an anti-social manner. Respect other water users and local residents. We are also reminding visitors - many of whom travel from other parts of the South West to enjoy Teignmouth - that we will not tolerate drink driving as it ruins lives."
For the full press release please click here https://orlo.uk/UgMRe

21/05/2026

Latest News: we executed a warrant and seized suspected Class A drugs as part of a recent operation in Shaldon. A residential property in Clifford Close was visited and what is believed to be a quantity of co***ne with an estimated street value of £11,000 was seized. A quantity of cash was also discovered, along with other paraphernalia believed to be linked to drugs. A local man, aged 30, was arrested following the warrant and has since been released on bail, pending further investigations. Thanks to our local communities for their support and we would urge anyone with information about suspected drug activity to contact us and pass on the info via 101 or our website. For the full press release please visit our news pages https://orlo.uk/7o1gs

20/05/2026

FLY Tipping! We need your help to report incidents to your local council. Dumped waste is an eyesore and creates havoc for wildlife, as well as ruining beauty spots and causing a blight on the countryside . Police and partners visited Haldon Forest Park recently to raise awareness of the issue by staging a 'fake' fly tip and chatting to the public. Dumped items included a chair, mattress, microwave and washing machine. Devon & Cornwall Police are working with other agencies such as Forestry England, Teignbridge District Council, Clean Devon and the Environment Agency to combat the problem. Further events are planned this year. Please dispose of your waste responsibly and treat nature with respect, use registered waste carriers. For the full press release click here https://orlo.uk/QIJtk

19/05/2026

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision on Newton Road, Bishopsteignton.
Officers were called at approximately 1.30pm to Newton Road on Monday 18 May to reports of a collision involving a red Volkswagen Tiguan and a white Yamaha XT660 motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider, a woman in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The car driver was not injured.
The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

Officers from the Roads Policing team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.
Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 333 18/05/26.

14/05/2026

Well done to our fantastic dedicated police officers, staff and volunteers working across South Devon who have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.
More than 50 award winners gathered at a ceremony in Torquay recently and were joined by their proud family, friends and colleagues. Commendations were handed out for various examples of great bravery and lifesaving first aid. South Devon Police Commander Chief Superintendent Roy Linden said: “It was a privilege to thank officers, staff and police volunteers for acting above and beyond to protect the public. From saving lives to delivering complex crime investigations, the awards were given to a range of people who come to work every day to serve others.”
For the full press release please click here https://orlo.uk/QgUDG