A former Police staff member from Lincoln has pleaded guilty to six weapons offences
and has been remanded in custody
Last updated 18th May 2021
A former Police staff member from Lincoln has pleaded guilty to six weapons offences including possessing a prohibited weapon namely a stun gun.
35 year old Zoe Watts of St Helen's avenue appeared at Lincoln Crown Court today.
The former PCSO and member of staff with Lincolnshire Police was arrested by officers back in October after a large quantity of weapons were found at her home.
Watts has been remanded in custody to appear for sentencing on 29th June.
Assistant Chief Constable Kerrin Wilson says:
"We have been and continue to be shocked by this case. Our investigation revealed Watts had a fascination with weapons and while there was no evidence to suggest she had plans to use these, the nature of them was disturbing and quite frankly, completely incompatible with what we stand for at Lincolnshire Police.
"The charges relate to the weapons Watts had which are illegal and we believe the explosive device could have been capable of detonating and causing injury to anyone in close proximity of it.
"I fully recognise that our communities may find it worrying to hear that a member of the police was involved in such activity. Cases like this are extremely rare and we have dealt with this very robustly once concerns were brought to our attention.
"I'd like to thank residents for their patience and understanding when properties were evacuated and our investigation team who have worked diligently to bring this case to justice."
Watts was formally dismissed from Lincolnshire Police on 22nd December 2020.