A FORMER serving police officer from Chard will appear at Taunton Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, charged with misconduct.
Former Devon and Cornwall PC James Stillman, aged 31 from Chard in Somerset, is charged with misconduct in public office.
Stillman has already appeared in court on September 13, 2025, charged with sexual assault on a female and misconduct in public office.
This further charge of misconduct in a public office relates to a different female victim, according to Devon and Cornwall Police.
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All the offences relate to his time as a Devon and Cornwall Police officer. Stillman has also previously served as a Special Constable with Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
Stillman was arrested immediately when offences were reported to the police and was suspended from duty following his initial arrest.
Anyone who may have been affected by anything raised in this article can contact the Devon and Cornwall Police via the Force website or by telephoning 101 and quoting reference 50250227902.
Independent and confidential advice is also available by contacting the Devon and Cornwall Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900, or Crimestoppers 08005 55111, or on the website.
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