Here are five of the biggest crime stories that have featured in the SNJ, Gazette Series or Wilts Glos Standard over the past few days.
Officers investigating a spate of arson attacks in Chippenham have made an arrest.
Wiltshire Police had previously issued a wanted appeal in relation to Christopher Cleverley, who has links to Malmesbury.
Cleverly, 31, has now been arrested on suspicion of arson and making hoax calls.
FULL STORY: Wanted man arrested in connection with Chippenham arson attacks
Police are investigating a fire at a derelict barn in Malmesbury, which is thought to have been started deliberately.
Shortly after 5.45pm on Tuesday, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at the barn on Foxley Road, just south of the junction with Dark Lane.
FULL STORY: Arson at derelict barn in Malmesbury
Police are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen during a burglary in Hullavington.
A rear glass door was smashed to gain entry to the address and a large amount of sentimental jewellery was stolen – some of which was quite distinctive.
One of the items was a heavy square link chain bracelet which was engraved with ‘Linda’ on the front and a date of birth on the back. A watch and a number of rings were also taken.
FULL STORY: Sentimental jewellery stolen in Hullavington burglary
Police have obtained a confiscation order for more than £275,000 from a Quedgeley couple convicted in connection with an investigation into class A drugs supply.
Husband and wife Courton and Stacy-Ann Cunningham, of Hillcot Close in Quedgeley, were sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court back in January.
Courton was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine.
Stacy-Ann was found guilty of possessing criminal property and encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and received a two year sentence which was suspended for two years as well as a community order.
FULL STORY: Police confiscate £275,000 from Quedgeley couple in class A drugs investigation
A teenage boy has sustained a broken arm following an assault in Kingsway.
Police are now appealing for witnesses after he was assaulted by a group while riding his scooter in Kingsway sports field.
In addition to a broken arm the boy also sustained bruising to his face.
FULL STORY: Boy left with broken arm after attack with baseball bats in Kingsway park
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