Essex Police Dispatch - issue 119
Essex Police Weekly Update
News 2 October to 8 October
Officers make arrests and tackle speeding & anti-social behaviour across the Braintree district
Community policing officers, supported by specialist colleagues and District Council staff, were out across the Braintree district, tackling drugs, speeding and anti-social behaviour. They made five arrests. Read more
Grays: Murder investigation launched
One man died having sustained serious injuries at an address on New Road, Grays during the early hours of Friday 6 October.
Officers arrived and found a disturbance had taken place and a man had sustained a serious injury. Despite the efforts of medics at the scene, the man sadly died.
We are now investigating the man’s death and detectives and staff from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are working quickly to establish the circumstances which led up to it.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody. Read more
Help us find this pendant
Have you seen this pendant, or been offered it for sale? We’re asking the public to help us find this pendant, stolen from a home in Clacton on Thursday 24 August. Read more
Southend: Five men charged with drugs offences
Five men have been charged as part of two investigations into county lines drugs offences in Basildon and Southend. Read more
Harlow: Vigil remembers victims of knife crime
Our officers joined the rest of the community in reflection at the ceremony. Read more
Basildon: Anti-social behaviour patrols underway in Elm Green
Extra patrols have been taking place in Elm Green to combat anti-social behaviour.
A zone has been established that covers the residential area and the surrounding retail park following reports of activity related to drug dealing, nuisance bikes and street drinking. Read more
Harlow: Woman jailed for 8 years after stabbing
A woman convicted of stabbing a man during an event at a home in Harlow has been jailed for eight years. Read more
Testing the public's knowledge of stop and search
We know that stop and search is a challenging subject, so it is important to show how it helps to protect the public. Read more
Officers raise awareness of gang exploitation across Essex
In the past month, officers have run Operation Bumble deployments in Braintree, Chelmsford, Grays, Thurrock, Basildon and at Stanstead Airport. Read more
Navestock: Man charged in firearms investigation
A man has been charged as part of an ongoing firearms investigation. Read more
October is Tyre Safety month
The awareness raising month is organised by TyreSafe, who are encouraging drivers to check the air pressure, condition and tread depth on their tyres at least once a month and prior to long journeys. Read more
Harlow: Man charged in drugs and weapons investigation
A man has been charged with a series of drugs and weapons offences after a vehicle was stopped in Harlow. Read more
Stanford-le-Hope: Four stolen vehicles recovered
Four stolen vehicles have been recovered during a warrant at an address in Stanford-le-Hope. Read more
Stanford-le-Hope: Four arrests and dispersal order in place
Four people were arrested and a dispersal order’s put in place in Stanford-le-Hope following a disturbance. Read more
Crime crackdown in Epping Forest
Sergeant Rob Fitt planned a day of action to combat issues including burglary, hate crime and speeding saw more than 50 officers deployed. Read more
Essex Police officers arrest 21 on suspicion of shoplifting in a week
Our specialist Business Crime Team works with retailers to encourage them to report shop thefts and assaults of shop staff to us Read more
Road Crime Team arrest ten in three day operation to tackle vehicle crime
Between 26 - 28 September, our Road Crime Team led a successful, coordinated response to tackle vehicle crime and criminality on our roads. Read more
South Ockendon: Man arrested over burglary and stolen car
A man has been arrested and a stolen car recovered following a burglary in South Ockendon. Read more
Commercial Vehicle Unit use supercab to spot traffic offences on our roads
Last week, our Commercial Vehicle Unit stopped 136 drivers and issued 117 penalty notices as part of their work to tackle road safety issues on our strategic road network. Read more
Seven more arrests by OSG
Our Operational Support Group (OSG) made a further seven arrests yesterday relating to burglary and vehicle theft offences, theft, drug driving, and serious sexual offences. Read more
Upcoming community police events across Essex
Monday 9 October
12pm to 1pm
Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road Basildon, SS15 6NS
1pm to 2pm
Dedham High Street, War memorial
6pm to 7pm
Rowhedge Village Hall CO5 7HX
7.30pm to 8.30pm
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend
Tuesday 10 October
10am to 11am
1 Cage Lane, Boxted Cross, Colchester
10am to 11am
Harpers Cafe, Boxted
10am to 12pm
Asda, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh SS6 9RN
11am to 12pm
Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB
11am to 12pm
Costa Coffee, Highbridge Retail Park, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1BY
12.30pm to 1.30pm
McDonalds, Harlow Town Centre
1pm to 3pm
Co-op Food, 45 Spa Road, Hockley SS5 4BE
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Ockendon Centre, Derry Avenue
6pm to 7pm
Salcot Village Hall, 1A The Street
Wednesday 11 October
10am to 11am
Coffee Hogg , 48a William Harris Way, Colchester CO2 8WJ
10am to 11.30am
Nationwide Building Society, 9 Market Walk, Saffron Walden
10am to 11am
Alton Garden Centre Arterial Road, Wickford SS12 9JG
10.30am to 12pm
St Andrews Church, St Andrews Close, Alresford, CO7 8BL
11am to 12pm
Stanford Le Hope Library, High Street
6pm to 8pm
Coffee Hogg , 48a William Harris Way, Colchester CO2 8WJ
Thursday 12 October
9.30am to 11.30am
Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) Harwich Hub, High Street, Dovercourt
10am to 12pm
Northland Park, Felmores Road, Basildon SS13 1SD
Friday 13 October
10am to 12pm
Highwoods Community Centre, Colchester
10am to 12pm
21 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex.
Saturday 14 October
10am to 11am
Morrison's Supermarket, Centenary Way, Little Clacton, CO16 9SB.
10am to 4pm
Lawrence Walker Awards Family Fun, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH
12pm to 4pm
Paved area in front of the Beaulieu Community Centre CM1 6AU
2pm to 3pm
Hadleigh library 180 London Road, Benfleet
3pm to 4pm
Vange Library, Southview Road, Basildon SS16 4ET
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
Increase in theft of Ford Fiestas
We’ve seen an increase in people reporting their Ford Fiestas being stolen.
Uniformed police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have been out on foot patrol and in marked police cars to deter potential thieves.
While officers in normal clothes and unmarked cars have been on the lookout for suspicious behaviour.
To help keep your vehicle safe, consider using extra security features such as a full round steering lock or on-board diagnostic (OBD) protection, which can help prevent thieves gaining access to your car.
If you see any suspicious behaviour, please report it to us. You can give us information by using our Digital 101 service on our website. If you see a crime happening, then call us on 999.
Our Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit work to tackle organised vehicle crime and last year recovered a record number of stolen vehicles. Every year the team are tracking down more stolen vehicles and building a bigger intelligence picture.
Be fraud smart
With winter on the way you might have trees that need cutting back or a broken fence panel that need replacing.
Please be aware of anyone knocking on your door offering these types of services.
Always get a written quote with the company details on and agree the terms of when you will pay for the work. Ideally once it has been finished.
Rogue traders sometimes increase the price after the work has been carried out or halfway through a job.
They have been reported to even offer to escort you to a bank to get the extra cash.
Never feel pressured into deciding on the spot.
If a company, is legitimate they will give you the time to do some research and be happy to provide quotes in writing.
Join our team
Police staff jobs
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Geographical Facilities Team Leader £30,783 to £32,773
IT - EUC Field Operations Engineer £30,783 to £32,772
Evidence Recovery Technician £24,921 to £39,036
Public Protection Unit Assistant - £23,121 to £24,462
Detention Officers - £26,334 to £30,424
Resolution Centre Investigators £28,299 to £32,754
Contact Handlers (full time) £27,279 - £32,754
Contact Handlers (part time) £16,103 per annum
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
This week we remember
William Edward Paxton
William Paxton served with Essex County Constabulary from April 1, 1911. As a reservist and with the outbreak of war, he returned to the Coldstream Guards after three years. William and four of his colleagues were killed instantly in one shell explosion on 9 October 1915 whilst under fire from German artillery.
Hubert James Edwards
Hubert Edwards served with Essex County Constabulary from May 1, 1912. After three years patrolling the streets, he volunteered to enlist with the 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards on May 18, 1915. Hubert was killed on 12 October 1917 along with 744 others during the first two weeks in October in heavy rain, trying to move forward a few hundred yards to improve their tactical position.
Edward Jack Gillingham
Edward Gillingham served with Southend Borough Constabulary. He and his wife were killed as a result of enemy action on 14 October 1940. A German raider released two heavy bombs whilst being pursued by a British fighter in the Thames Estuary. One of the bombs fell at the rear of Edward’s house where he and his wife were talking a walk together in their garden before he was sue to go on duty.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.