Essex Police Dispatch - issue 108
Essex Police Weekly Update
This week: £1.1m extra funding for ASB hotspot patrols plus first people to be sentenced in Essex for trespassing with intent to pursue hares with dogs.
News 17 July to 23 July
£1.1m extra funding for ASB hotspot patrols
Eleven Essex ASB hotspots to get 30,000 hours of high-visibility patrols thanks to £1.1m of extra funding. Read more.
Colchester: Man charged after break-in at home
A man has been arrested after an incident in Colchester which saw two people threatened in their home. Read more.
Southend: Appeal as men left injured
We’re appealing for witnesses after an incident which took place in Southend left two men with serious injuries. Read more.
A13: Fatal collision
A man died and another was seriously injured following a collision on the A13 in Thurrock. We were called to reports a grey Suzuki Swift had left the road on the London-bound carriageway just past Orsett Cock at 8.25pm on Thursday 20 July. Read more.
Southend: Man arrested after incident in Leigh Road
A man has been arrested as part of our response to an incident in Southend. Read more.
Harwich: Man charged in child abuse investigation
A man has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse. Read more.
Rochford: Man guilty of murdering father-of-two Dominic Clark-Ellingford
Perry Coulson, 39 of Lesney Gardens, was found guilty of murdering father-of-two Dominic Clark-Ellingford at Basildon Crown Court today (Friday 21 July). Read more.
Loughton: Four charged after aggravated burglary
Four men have been charged after a violent incident inside a home Loughton. Read more.
Canvey: Drug dealer jailed and ordered to pay £4,900 to night shelter
A drug dealer has been jailed as part of an operation to target the supply of drugs in Castle Point and Rochford. Read more.
Witham: Specials delighted with town’s new life-saving equipment
A street-accessible defibrillator and bleed control kit has been installed at The Woolpack pub in Church Street after customers raised money. Read more.
Loughton: Appeal as cyclist injured in collision
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a teenage cyclist was left with a broken collarbone following a collision in Loughton on Tuesday 18 July. Read more.
Basildon: Dealer jailed in contaminated drug investigation
Specialist officers working to dismantle drug lines suspected of supplying contaminated heroin to vulnerable users have seen a dealer jailed for two years. Read more.
Rochford: Men sentenced for trespassing with intent to pursue hares with dog
The men were arrested by specialist rural engagement officers under new legislation. Read more.
Colchester: Man arrested after break-in at home
A man has been arrested after an incident in Colchester which saw two people threatened in their home. Read more.
Southend: Man sentenced to 27 years for historic child sex abuse
The victims described sustained abuse taking place from the early 2000s for more than 10 years. Read more.
Roxwell: Lorry driver jailed over fatal collision
A lorry driver who caused a collision which killed a serving Essex Police officer has been jailed following an investigation by specialist officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Read more.
Southend: Modern slavery charges in drugs line investigation
Four men have been charged and two face modern slavery allegations following work to disrupt a drugs line in Southend. Read more.
Canvey Island: "We take robberies seriously and need the public to report information"
Detective Inspector Nick Brunton,who leads Castle Point and Rochford CID, says he believes there are incidents taking place which are not being reported to us. Read more.
Rochford: Man sentenced after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
A man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple theft offences. Read more.
Chelmsford: Man charged following serious assault
Officers investigating a stabbing which took place on Monday 17 July are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Read more.
Clacton: Man in court after cannabis plants seized
Cannabis plants and growing equipment were seized by officers during a drugs raid. Read more.
Canvey: Man jailed for 13 years over child abuse
Mark Smith was sentenced at Basildon Crown Court after admitting to raping a girl in Canvey in 2016. Read more.
Basildon: Man jailed for six years over attempted robbery
Eugene Solari, 53, and accomplice Richard Forward sentenced following violent aggravated burglary. Read more.
Harlow: working to keep you safe
Officers working to keep you safe have charged three people with multiple charges. Read more.
Driver who denied being too tired to drive has been jailed
A lorry driver has been jailed for 28 months for causing a motorway collision in which a man sustained multiple life changing injuries. Read more.
Commercial Vehicle Unit tackle road safety across Essex
Operation Tramline targets road safety on our major routes where the Commercial Vehicle Unit use a supercab to enforce road safety. Read more.
Colchester: man arrested on suspicion of rape
Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of rape following an incident in Colchester on Saturday 15 July. Read more.
Stolen van hits marked police vehicle
We're appealing for witnesses and dash cam after a stolen van hits a police car in Kings Parade, Holland-on-Sea on Saturday 15 July. Read more.
Crime prevention advice
Helping to keep children safe online this summer
Essex Police tips and advice on how to make your child’s online devices safer this summer. Read more.
Top tips for internet safety
Protect your identity. Do not share personal information.
Think before you post. Once posted its no longer yours.
Check your privacy settings.
Games and Apps have age ratings for a reason.
Make use of the parental controls.
More tips on our ‘Sort your settings’ web page.
Be fraud smart
Reporting fraud
If you’re the victim of a scam, fraud or online crime you can report it to Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are a few types of fraud that should be reported elsewhere:
You can report scams, fraud and online crime (cybercrime) to Action Fraud, except you should report:
business or personal tax fraud to HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
To report one of these please follow the links above.
Careers at Essex Police
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This week we remember
Robert Curry
Robert Curry served with Essex County Constabulary from February 5, 1936 after serving in the army and as a nurse at Severalls Mental Hospital in Colchester.
Robert was recalled to the army on December 1 1939. He died on Monday July 24 1944, whilst serving as a Warrant Officer with Corps of Military Police. He was aged 32.
Frederick John Boyce
Fred Boyce served with Essex County Constabulary from April 1, 1914. On May 24, 1915, he enlisted at Hornchurch with the 23rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers.
Fred saw little front line action and spent much of his time in training and battle preparation. The 2nd Division moved to the Somme region in readiness for the major offensive that was to commence on July 1 1916.
On July 28 Delville Wood was cleared but later the Germans mounted counter attacks and it was not till September 3 that the wood was finally secured.
Frederick Boyce was one of the many who lost their life in 'Devil's Wood.' His body, if ever recovered, was never identified and his memory is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing on the Somme at Thiepval. He died on July 27, 196.
Obituaries
Alexander Gartshore
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Alexander Gartshore who retired as a Constable in 2014 and served at Southend, Basildon, Canvey Island, Chelmsford and Benfleet. He passed away on the 5 July 2023 aged 66 years.
Joel Henderson
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Joel Henderson who retired as a Detective Inspector in 2015 and served at Thurrock & Basildon. He passed away on July 14 2023 aged 60 years.
It's really important to keep the public informed about local policing. Keep up the good work.