POLICE DETAILS
Durham Constabulary - Chester-le-Street (East Villages) Neighbourhood

Durham Constabulary Information

Durham Constabulary polices the area of County Durham and Darlington Borough, which together occupy an area of 2,232 sq. km. The area is predominantly rural, with more than half of its residents living in settlements of less than 10,000 people. There are 12 main towns and over 260 small towns and villages, many of which are former colliery villages. The population of the constabulary area is estimated to be 604,900 (ONS mid year estimate 2007), of which 1.2% are from ethnic minority groups

Chester-le-Street (East Villages) Neighbourhood

Durham Constabulary has not provided any neighbourhood information at this time.

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Neighbourhood Map - Chester-le-Street (East Villages)

Senior Officer Details

Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)

Neighbourhood Officer Details

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Dean Regan (PCSO)

I am a PCSO covering Fencehouses, Bournmoor, Woodstone Village and Great Lumley. I have 4 years’ service having previously worked on the rural beat team at Pelton. I have an excellent working relationship with my elected county councillors, and we are working together to combat the ASB and motorcycle nuisance in the areas that I cover.

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Jon Leask (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with 19 years’ service the majority of which has been spent on front line response. I joined the beat team to pursue a new challenge and to make a difference in the local community. I currently cover The Avenues, Garden Farm, Waldridge Village and Chester Moor areas.

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Kevin Robson (Police Constable)

I joined Durham in 2000, and have spent 20 years' service on 24/7 response mainly in East Durham and moved to Chester-Le-Street 5 years ago, and joined the neighbourhood team in September 2024. I bring 25 years of experience to the role and specialisms I'm trained in include public order, method of entry, taser and I'm also a recently qualified drone pilot.

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Paul Jones (Sergeant)

– I am a Police Sergeant with 23 years’ service having spent all my service in front line roles. I have been the Chester Le Street Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for 18 months. I am really enjoying this role and the challenges it has given me, specifically the introduction of Operation DRIVE and being focused on the ASB issues on and around the Front Street.

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Simon Hogg (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with over 22 years' service. I began my career on Response in the Crook and Bishop Auckland areas, followed by a decade on traffic / firearms. I was promoted into the Force Control Room where I served for 3.5 years, working as Force Incident Manager and a Tactical Firearms Commander. Since September 2024 I have been the Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Chester le Street, overseeing the implementation of Operation DRIVE and the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. I am proud to serve the local community and am determined for our team to be visible and proactive in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour, using a problem solving approach with partners to make sure Chester le Street is a great place to live and work.

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Dean Regan (PCSO)

I am a PCSO covering Fencehouses, Bournmoor, Woodstone Village and Great Lumley. I have 4 years’ service having previously worked on the rural beat team at Pelton. I have an excellent working relationship with my elected county councillors, and we are working together to combat the ASB and motorcycle nuisance in the areas that I cover.

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Janelle Weston (PCSO)

I am a police community support officer based at Chester-Le-Street.
I joined Durham constabulary in November 2014.
My role entails community engagement and supporting the public and local businesses.
Throughout my time in Chester Le Street, I have covered a vast number of areas, including Bournmoor, Great Lumley, Fencehouses, Waldridge Village, Chester Moor and Garden Farm.

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Jon Leask (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with 19 years’ service the majority of which has been spent on front line response. I joined the beat team to pursue a new challenge and to make a difference in the local community. I currently cover The Avenues, Garden Farm, Waldridge Village and Chester Moor areas.

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Paul Jones (Sergeant)

– I am a Police Sergeant with 23 years’ service having spent all my service in front line roles. I have been the Chester Le Street Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for 18 months. I am really enjoying this role and the challenges it has given me, specifically the introduction of Operation DRIVE and being focused on the ASB issues on and around the Front Street.

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Simon Hogg (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with over 22 years' service. I began my career on Response in the Crook and Bishop Auckland areas, followed by a decade on traffic / firearms. I was promoted into the Force Control Room where I served for 3.5 years, working as Force Incident Manager and a Tactical Firearms Commander. Since September 2024 I have been the Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Chester le Street, overseeing the implementation of Operation DRIVE and the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. I am proud to serve the local community and am determined for our team to be visible and proactive in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour, using a problem solving approach with partners to make sure Chester le Street is a great place to live and work.

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Dean Regan (PCSO)

I am a PCSO covering Fencehouses, Bournmoor, Woodstone Village and Great Lumley. I have 4 years’ service having previously worked on the rural beat team at Pelton. I have an excellent working relationship with my elected county councillors, and we are working together to combat the ASB and motorcycle nuisance in the areas that I cover.

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Janelle Weston (PCSO)

I am a police community support officer based at Chester-Le-Street.
I joined Durham constabulary in November 2014.
My role entails community engagement and supporting the public and local businesses.
Throughout my time in Chester Le Street, I have covered a vast number of areas, including Bournmoor, Great Lumley, Fencehouses, Waldridge Village, Chester Moor and Garden Farm.

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Jon Leask (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with 19 years’ service the majority of which has been spent on front line response. I joined the beat team to pursue a new challenge and to make a difference in the local community. I currently cover The Avenues, Garden Farm, Waldridge Village and Chester Moor areas.

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Paul Jones (Sergeant)

– I am a Police Sergeant with 23 years’ service having spent all my service in front line roles. I have been the Chester Le Street Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for 18 months. I am really enjoying this role and the challenges it has given me, specifically the introduction of Operation DRIVE and being focused on the ASB issues on and around the Front Street.

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Simon Hogg (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with over 22 years' service. I began my career on Response in the Crook and Bishop Auckland areas, followed by a decade on traffic / firearms. I was promoted into the Force Control Room where I served for 3.5 years, working as Force Incident Manager and a Tactical Firearms Commander. Since September 2024 I have been the Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Chester le Street, overseeing the implementation of Operation DRIVE and the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. I am proud to serve the local community and am determined for our team to be visible and proactive in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour, using a problem solving approach with partners to make sure Chester le Street is a great place to live and work.

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Janelle Weston (PCSO)

I am a police community support officer based at Chester-Le-Street.
I joined Durham constabulary in November 2014.
My role entails community engagement and supporting the public and local businesses.
Throughout my time in Chester Le Street, I have covered a vast number of areas, including Bournmoor, Great Lumley, Fencehouses, Waldridge Village, Chester Moor and Garden Farm.

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Jon Leask (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with 19 years’ service the majority of which has been spent on front line response. I joined the beat team to pursue a new challenge and to make a difference in the local community. I currently cover The Avenues, Garden Farm, Waldridge Village and Chester Moor areas.

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Louise Bridge (PCSO)

Hello, I cover the village of Bournmoor, Fencehouses and Great Lumley. I am new to the role having taken over from PCSO Regan. My main focus is to build strong community trust and confidence and to listen to the communities i serve. The current issues raised by the community are youth ASB and off road motor bike nuisance.

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Paul Jones (Sergeant)

– I am a Police Sergeant with 23 years’ service having spent all my service in front line roles. I have been the Chester Le Street Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for 18 months. I am really enjoying this role and the challenges it has given me, specifically the introduction of Operation DRIVE and being focused on the ASB issues on and around the Front Street.

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Simon Hogg (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with over 22 years' service. I began my career on Response in the Crook and Bishop Auckland areas, followed by a decade on traffic / firearms. I was promoted into the Force Control Room where I served for 3.5 years, working as Force Incident Manager and a Tactical Firearms Commander. Since September 2024 I have been the Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Chester le Street, overseeing the implementation of Operation DRIVE and the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. I am proud to serve the local community and am determined for our team to be visible and proactive in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour, using a problem solving approach with partners to make sure Chester le Street is a great place to live and work.

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Janelle Weston (PCSO)

I am a police community support officer based at Chester-Le-Street.
I joined Durham constabulary in November 2014.
My role entails community engagement and supporting the public and local businesses.
Throughout my time in Chester Le Street, I have covered a vast number of areas, including Bournmoor, Great Lumley, Fencehouses, Waldridge Village, Chester Moor and Garden Farm.

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Jon Leask (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with 19 years’ service the majority of which has been spent on front line response. I joined the beat team to pursue a new challenge and to make a difference in the local community. I currently cover The Avenues, Garden Farm, Waldridge Village and Chester Moor areas.

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Louise Bridge (PCSO)

Hello, I cover the village of Bournmoor, Fencehouses and Great Lumley. I am new to the role having taken over from PCSO Regan. My main focus is to build strong community trust and confidence and to listen to the communities i serve. The current issues raised by the community are youth ASB and off road motor bike nuisance.

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Paul Jones (Sergeant)

– I am a Police Sergeant with 23 years’ service having spent all my service in front line roles. I have been the Chester Le Street Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for 18 months. I am really enjoying this role and the challenges it has given me, specifically the introduction of Operation DRIVE and being focused on the ASB issues on and around the Front Street.

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Simon Hogg (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with over 22 years' service. I began my career on Response in the Crook and Bishop Auckland areas, followed by a decade on traffic / firearms. I was promoted into the Force Control Room where I served for 3.5 years, working as Force Incident Manager and a Tactical Firearms Commander. Since September 2024 I have been the Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Chester le Street, overseeing the implementation of Operation DRIVE and the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. I am proud to serve the local community and am determined for our team to be visible and proactive in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour, using a problem solving approach with partners to make sure Chester le Street is a great place to live and work.

Priorities

1 Sep 2025

High visibility patrols around identified areas and installation of sec 59 notices/signs to be carried out.

Response (4 Sep 2025)

We have held several operations targeting off road bikes and will continue this partnership work with our motorcycle section, DCC Street Wardens and the use of our new drone.

14 Sep 2025

Residents and local councillors have raised issues of manner of driving and excess speed in the village. PCSO Regan is aware.

Response (20 Sep 2025)

Area raised for community speed watch, high visibility patrols and mobile speed camera deployment.

5 Jan 2026

High visibility patrols around identified areas and installation of sec 59 notices/signs to be carried out.

Response (5 Jan 2026)

We have held several operations targeting off road bikes and will continue this partnership work with our motorcycle section, DCC Street Wardens and the use of our new drone.

5 Jan 2026

Residents and local councillors have raised issues of manner of driving and excess speed in the village. PCSO Regan is aware.

Response (5 Jan 2026)

Area raised for community speed watch, high visibility patrols and mobile speed camera deployment.

26 Mar 2026

High visibility patrols around identified areas and installation of sec 59 notices/signs to be carried out.

Response (26 Mar 2026)

We have held several operations targeting off road bikes and will continue this partnership work with our motorcycle section, DCC Street Wardens and the use of our new drone.

26 Mar 2026

Residents and local councillors have raised issues of manner of driving and excess speed in the village. PCSO Regan is aware.

Response (26 Mar 2026)

Area raised for community speed watch, high visibility patrols and mobile speed camera deployment.

23 Jun 2026

High visibility patrols around identified areas and installation of sec 59 notices/signs to be carried out.

Response (23 Jun 2026)

We have held several operations targeting off road bikes and will continue this partnership work with our motorcycle section, DCC Street Wardens and the use of our new drone.

23 Jun 2026

Residents and local councillors have raised issues of manner of driving and excess speed in the village.

Response (23 Jun 2026)

Area raised for community speed watch, high visibility patrols and mobile speed camera deployment.

23 Jun 2026

High visibility patrols around identified areas and installation of sec 59 notices/signs to be carried out.

Response (23 Jun 2026)

We have held several operations targeting off road bikes and will continue this partnership work with our motorcycle section, DCC Street Wardens and the use of our new drone.

23 Jun 2026

Residents and local councillors have raised issues of manner of driving and excess speed in the village.

Response (23 Jun 2026)

Area raised for community speed watch, high visibility patrols and mobile speed camera deployment.

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