Essex Police Dispatch - issue 113
Essex Police Weekly Update
This week: Recognition for Ronnie: Brave 7-year-old praised for calling 999 after mum collapses.
News 21 August to 27 August
Recognition for Ronnie: Brave 7-year-old praised for calling 999 after mum collapses
Seven-year-old Ronnie from Tilbury praised by Essex Police for his quick and mature actions after mum collapses. Read more.
Harlow: Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
Detectives are investigating the death of a man, aged in his 30s, following an incident at Joyners Field, Harlow. Read more.
Stanford-le-Hope: Man charged with indecent exposure
A man has been charged with indecent exposure after a swift investigation into an incident at a Co-op store in Stanford-le-Hope. Read more.
Southend: Stolen tools recovered and arrest made 24 hours after call
Officers investigating the theft of tools worth £3,500 from a building site in Southend made a swift arrest within 24 hours of the incident taking place. Read more.
Premier League stars’ cars tracked down and returned by Stolen Vehicle Recovery Unit
A Ferrari and Range Rover Sport were among the 517 vehicles the unit have recovered so far in 2023. Read more.
Basildon: Man charged with sexual offences and assault
A man has been charged with a series of sexual offences and assaults after an investigation by specialist detectives. Read more.
Colchester: Arrests made and knives recovered after pursuit of stolen car
Eagle-eyed officers made two arrests and seized knives and drugs after pursuing a stolen car in Colchester. Read more.
Meet Chief Inspector Tina Cooper
Meet Chief Inspector Tina Cooper, she is the District Commander for Brentwood and Epping. Read more.
Epping: Stolen van recovered and arrest made just 30 minutes after incident
A stolen camper van was found and recovered within 30 minutes of the theft being reported thanks to the swift work of our officers. Read more.
Clacton: Appeal for witnesses after aggravated burglary
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after an aggravated burglary in Clacton shortly after 7.40am on Friday 25 August. Read more.
Clacton Airshow
Our officers are looking forward to seeing you at Clacton Airshow this Thursday and Friday, 24 & 25 August. Read more.
Brentwood: Man charged after eight people found in lorry
A fast-paced investigation, including officers from our Commercial Vehicle Unit, has seen a man charged with breaching immigration laws. Read more.
Epping: Sexual abuse survivor speaks out as perpetrator is jailed
Terry Crabb, 71, appeared at Chelmsford Court Court where he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences against children. Read more.
Officers help domestic abuse survivors charity fund and organise boxing and life skills classes
Boxing classes for domestic abuse survivors are going ahead in Epping Forest thanks to officers and their hard work with the local community. Read more.
Southend: Dispersal order put in place over car cruise concerns
A dispersal order is set to be put in place in Southend following concerns relating to several car cruise events. Read more.
Cars worth £200,000 recovered
Specialist officers who investigate stolen vehicles have recovered three cars worth more than £200,000 which were set to be exported out of the country. Read more.
Waltham Abbey: Return of Eastern Electrics and Maiden Voyage festivals
We’re asking people to enjoy themselves but to act responsibly as the Eastern Electrics and Maiden Voyage festivals return to the Lee Valley Showground, Waltham Abbey. Read more.
Rochford: Two charged following robbery
It was reported a woman was approached in North Street at around midnight on 12 August. Read more.
Chelmsford: Dedicated officers work to get shoplifter banned from city stores
The 23-year-old Maldon man has been given a criminal behaviour order. Read more.
Colchester: Extra ASB patrols begin in Greenstead and Cowdray Avenue
Colchester officers and council partners will complete more than 3,000 hours of patrols in the next eight months. Read more.
Officers make more arrests for burglary and harassment offences
Officers from our Operational Support Group (OSG) have made another six arrests as the continue their work to keep you safe, ensuring we don’t just attend incidents but we make arrests. Read more.
Appeal for Canvey Island assault victim to come forward
We are appealing to speak to the victim of an assault in St Christopher's Close, Canvey Island, who can help us with our enquiries. Read more.
Braintree: Man charged with drug offences
A man has been charged as part of an investigation into the sale of drugs in Braintree. Read more.
More news updates
Southend: Drug dealer jailed thanks to Op Raptor. Read more.
1000 domestic abuse reports made via video tool. Read more.
Southend woman jailed and given court order to prevent shoplifting. Read more.
Cold Norton: Woman dies following collision. Read more.
Grays: Three men jailed over firearms incident. Read more.
Tackling drink drivers on our roads in an effort to keep everyone safe. Read more.
Maldon: Dispersal order to be put in place over weekend. Read more.
Halstead: Officers on scene of incident involving light aircraft. Read more.
Ingatestone: Two charged with supplying drugs. Read more.
Southend: Two charged following serious assault in High Street. Read more.
Southend: Man arrested following assault. Read more.
Crime prevention advice
Keeping your vehicles safe
Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing.
Our website has some simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it safe.
Be fraud smart
Criminals continue to try to take advantage of the cost of living challenge with promises of discounts and help with paying household bills.
Keep your money safe. If you're asked to share personal or financial info stop, challenge and protect.
For more advice and information on how to protect yourself against fraudsters visit our website.
Careers at Essex Police
Police Staff jobs
Electrical Design Engineer £45,375 to £48,546
Mechanical Engineer £45,375 to £48,546
Architectural Building Surveyor £45,375 to £48,546
Geographic Facilities Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
Business Services Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
Safer Streets Project Lead £38,856 to £42,207
Roads Policing Process Support Officer £23,100 to £25,353
Establishment Officer £23,541 to £27,690
Corporate Vetting Administrator £21,432 to £22,677
Special Constabulary Recruitment Coordinator £25,758 to £27,690
Resolution Centre Investigator £28,299 to £32,754
Contact Handler (full time) £27,279 - £32,754
Contact Handler (part time) £16,103 per annum
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
This week we remember
Arthur Edwin Jones
Arthur Edwin Jones was a brewer’s clerk for the Inde Coope brewery and served with Essex Constabulary as a Special Constable in the Romford Division.
Arthur volunteered to serve his country and joined the 11th Battalion Essex Regiment in 1916. He later served as Corporal 260114 with the 1st/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
On 27th August, Arthur’s 37th birthday, the Battalion attacked German Lines near St. Julien. The attack was unsuccessful, primarily due to the torrential rain that had fallen in the previous days, the deep heavy mud through which the attack was mounted and entrenched German positions. They faced continuous cross fire from snipers and machine guns. Arthur Jones was mortally wounded during the attack and died two days later. He was 37 years old.
Brian Arthur Rippingale
Brian Rippingale was a police cadet who joined Essex County Constabulary on 17 September, 1959. He was based at Clacton and Harlow, becoming a first class advanced driver and moved to HQ Traffic in March 1964.
On 2 September 1968, Brian Rippingale and a colleague were patrolling in heavy traffic on the A12 at Feering. They saw a motor cycle with no lights in the outside lane going towards London. He and his colleague followed the rider, and challenged him to stop over the public address system. It was soon seen that the tax on the motor cycle did not relate to that vehicle, and while details were being checked over the radio the motor cyclist ran off. Brian chased the rider across the A12, and was killed by an estate car as he ran over the fast lane. The motor cyclist was arrested two days later.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
Obituaries
Herbert Dawson
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Herbert Dawson who retired as a Chief Superintendent in 1984 and served at Basildon, Chelmsford, Grays, Saffron Walden & Colchester. He leaves a widow Beryl. He passed away on August 12, 2023 aged 88 years.
Alfred John Newberry
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Alfred John Newberry (known as John) who retired as a Sergeant in 1998. He passed away on August 17, 2023 aged 78 years.
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