December 21, 2016
Missing Body Of A Bournemouth Man Found On Boscombe Beach
Police Officers were called to Boscombe beach today, 21st December to reports of a man's body being discovered.
The body has been identified as the one of a missing man from Bournemouth called Albert Alt.
He was last seen on18th December on his Bournemouth address.
Police do not believe the death is suspicious and their thought s are with Albert's family at this hard time.
October 17, 2016
Burglars stole a bottle of rum after breaking into Trentham House
Three properties in the same area were targeted over two nights.
The beading from a window in the front door of a property in Chessington Crescent, Trentham, was removed by thieves, before they stole a bottle of rum, a watch and a laptop.
The burglary overnight on Friday 14th October happened after two similar incidents nearby the day before.
Houses in Boscombe Grove and Cranbrook Close, Trentham, were targeted on Thursday going into Friday but no entry was gained.
Residents in the area have been warned to be extremely careful.
September 25, 2016
Alcoholic lived with his dead roommate for a week before announcing his death
An inquest revealed that an alcoholic man has lived for a week with the body of his dead roommate before telling anyone about what happened.
Alan Hearn, 61, even used Wayne Whitehouse's bank card after his death to withdraw money.
Mr Hearn was sleeping on the floor in the Boscombe bedsit that he shared with his roomate, also a known alcoholic.
On12th April this year he told his friend he believed that Mr. Whitehouse was dead. A following examination revealed he died from alcohol poisoning. The body has been badly decomposed.
A police investigation was launched in relation to the use of Mr Whitehouse's bank card and Mr Hearn's failure to notify the relevant authorities of the death.
October 01, 2016
Drug addicts and prostitution leave residents scared to leave their houses
Communities in Boscombe, Springbourne and Charminster have been warned to stick together in battling drug problems, rather than only relying on the police or council.
Nigel Gillespie, who carried a public meeting on Wednesday, 21st September, spoke about residents’ concerns about addicts and prostitution in the area.
The meeting was attended by Dorset Police and Crime commissioner Martyn Underhill.
Mr. Gillespie urged all residents to ‘get their hands dirty’ so that Boscombe’s safety could be improved.
October 09, 2016
Boscombe man charged with murder
The body of a 26-year-old lady was found at a house in Harley Gardens in Boscombe on Sunday (2nd October).
Jay Nava, 26, who is believed to be responsible for the death, has appeared at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court and remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court on 6th October.
A post-modern examination revealed that the woman died from multiple stab wounds. Her family is being kept updated by special police officers.
January 08, 2020
Police need volunteers to help Boscombe Police Box
Dorset Police are looking for volunteers to help staff the Boscombe Police Box.
After the success of a 'volunteer contact point' in Dorchester, Dorset Police are going to try the same method in Boscombe.
Full training will be provided for volunteers, who will be required to use the police online services and help members of the public.
They will also help people with crime prevention information and will direct them to other services whenever necessary.
September 29, 2016
Woman’s body found at a Boscombe flat
A man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found at a flat in Boscombe.
The incident was reported at on 16th September at Gainslea Court at Derby Road, Bournemouth.
She had serious head injuries and was found dead at the scene.
Police have confirmed the victim was the 38-year-old Hayley Dean.
A charge of murder has been authorized to the 50-year-old James Augustus John D'Arcy, of Bournemouth.
September 16, 2019
Unknown liquid thrown at a man’s face left him seriously injured
A man has been left with serious eye injuries after having an unknown liquid thrown in his face on 26th August at Kings Park, Boscombe.
The 46-year-old man described the offender as slim, of a mixed race, with thin nose and an African hair style. He was wearing a red jumper and blue jeans.
September 19, 2016
Man charged for drug dealing and stolen property
Boscombe garage owner Mark Dickinson, 47, was handed the proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation Order at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 29th July. He had to pay £24,000 made from drug dealing and handling stolen property.
Dickinson was found to be in possession of stolen laptop computers in April 2013.
Large amount of property that was suspected as being stolen was found in his house and work premises in Boscombe.
Forensic examination found messages on his mobile phone for the supply of controlled drugs.
Dickinson appeared at the Dorchester Crown Court on 15th February 2016 and pleaded guilty to charges of being connected to the supply of controlled drugs and possessing criminal property. He was handed a nine-month prison sentence suspended for two years.
The investigation was led by Bournemouth CID, with the help of officers from Dorset Police Economic Crime Unit.
November 07, 2016
Boscombe’s Cliff End Hotel occupied by vandals
The hotel has been marked as a ‘public hazard’ and action should be taken to make it safe.
It has been occupied by squatters and used for fly-tipping.
The 129-year-old building is owned by Meyrick Estate, but there has been a dispute with previous leaseholders from the Boscombe Partnership, who had plans to develop the site, which lead to further delays to any future building plans.
After the Meyrick Estate re-acquired the site from the Boscombe Partnership in 2013, the council made a supplementary planning document for the area. This means that the original Victorian core of the building should be retained as part of any future development.
September 22, 2016
Man charged of a baby’s murder
A Bournemouth man was accused of killing his three-month-old son. He has been remanded in custody after appearing in court.
The baby of Robert Hinz, 33, was found seriously injured at a flat in Carysfort Road in Boscombe on Friday 8 April 2016.
The baby boy was taken to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, then Southampton General for specialist treatment, but he died there.
His death seemed suspicious and a murder investigation led by the Major Crime Investigation Team was launched.