Essex Police Dispatch - issue 120
Essex Police Weekly Update
News 9 October to 15 October
Commendations for Cavendish robbery investigation team
The team who brought two violent offenders to justice following a robbery at the home of Mark and Peta Cavendish have been awarded commendations by Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington.
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Atkin, Senior Crime Scene Investigator Paul Clark, Detective Sergeant Jonathan Ward, Criminal Intelligence Analyst Daniel D’Arcy, Police Constable Sean Sheppard, and Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeant Bryn Jefferies received their certificates at a ceremony at headquarters.
During the incident in November 2021, Mark Cavendish was seriously assaulted and violently threatened in front of his family. The intruders left with a Louis Vuitton suitcase and two watches.
Two men were jailed for a combined term of 35 years. Read more
Man charged as officers crack down on car crime in Harlow
A man has been charged with fraud and driving offences after a car and bank cards were stolen in Harlow. Read more
Shaun Hogg
Man jailed and banned from Colchester city centre after multiple offences
A car thief has been jailed and banned from Colchester city centre for three years thanks to the work of a specialist team of officers. Read more
Four charged with theft and criminal damage in Harlow
Four people have been charged with several offences after our officers arrived at an incident at a Harlow supermarket within minutes being called. Read more
Man charged with 18 offences over alleged Facebook scam
Officers with our Economic Crime Team have conducted detailed enquiries into reports received from multiple people across areas in Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Read more
Chelmsford: Man charged after report woman was stalked by stranger
A team from within our Public Protection Investigations Hub worked rapidly to see charges authorised after launching an investigation into a report of stalking. Read more
Southend: Two charged after police officer suffers injuries
Two people face charges of assaulting a police officer after an incident in Southend on Wednesday 11 October. Read more
Colchester: Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for child sex offences
A man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following an investigation by our Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT). Read more
Chelmsford: Man banned from every Essex Tesco and M&S for five years
A man has been banned from every Tesco and M&S store in Essex for five years after officers successfully applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Read more
Rochford: Teen arrested following quick response to car break-in
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of a range of offences after officers responded quickly to reports of someone trying to break into a car in Rochford. Read more
Stanway: Man arrested following A12 disruption
A man has been arrested following an incident which led to the A12 to be closed at Stanway. Read more
Canvey Island: Family of Matt Portwood thank officers as man convicted of murder
The family of Matt Portwood have thanked our specialist detectives after their work ensured a man has been convicted of his murder. Read more
Colchester: Two arrested and stolen moped returned to owner
Two people have been arrested and a moped, stolen yesterday in Colchester, returned to its owner. Read more
Officers arrest 28 people on suspicion of shoplifting in a week
Six people were arrested in Southend, with five detained in each of Chelmsford, Harlow and Colchester. Read more
Extra Eyes court results for careless driving
Thanks to you, dash cam footage uploaded to Extra Eyes saw four drivers sentenced for careless driving at a special traffic hearing at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 5 October after all four drivers pleaded guilty to the offences. Read more
Colchester: Man charged as part of ongoing shoplifting investigation
A man has been charged with ten offences as part of an ongoing investigation into shoplifting reports in Colchester. Read more
Working with Crimewatch to help victims of revenge porn
Essex Police detective appears on BBC Crimewatch show to talk about helping revenge porn victim, Georgia Harrison, secure justice against her former boyfriend who shared private images of her online. Read more
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Upcoming community police events across Essex
Monday 16 October
10.30am to 11.30am
The Council Offices, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BP
11am to 12pm
Morrisons, 175 London Road, Hadleigh SS7 2RB
2pm to 3pm
Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir, 21 Stadium Way, Benfleet, SS7 3UB
5pm to 6pm
Marks & Spencer's Entrance Foyer, Arthur Ransome Way, Walton on Naze
7pm to 8pm
Kings Road United Reform Church, 91 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8LH
Tuesday 17 October
10am to 11am
Debden Community Shop, Mill Road, Debden
10am to 11.30am
Oasis Cafe, Frinton Free Church, Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea.
10am to 3pm
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH
11am to 1pm
Tesco, Prince Avenue, Westcliff
Wednesday 18 October
10:00am to 11:00am
Henham Community Shop, High Street, Henham
10am to 12pm
Outside New Ground Cafe, Newhall, Harlow
10am to 11am
Hullbridge Parish Council, 98 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley SS5 6EX
10am to 11am
Newport Coffee Morning, Church House, High Street, Newport
1pm to 3pm
CVST, Winter Warmer Event, St Christopher's Church, Meadow Way, Jaywick.
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Havens Hub, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff
3pm to 4pm
Stansted Library, Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted
Thursday 19 October
10am to 11am
Gossip, 14 High Street, Great Wakering SS3 0EQ
10.30am to 1pm
Harlow Town Library, Harlow Town Centre
11am to 12pm
Costa Coffee, 48 Queen's Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BY
3pm to 5pm
Asda, North Shoebury Road, Shoebury
Friday 20 October
11am to 3pm
Hamptons Sports and Leisure, Tydemans, off Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
Hidden keys aren't so hidden
Leaving keys outside for you or your family to get in isn't secure.
Most burglars are opportunists and could use this as a way to break in and it could invalidate your insurance if the worst happens.
Be fraud smart
Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams. Complete the Friends Against Scams awareness session and help to raise awareness throughout your community.
Join our team
Police staff jobs
Business Services Assistant - £23,121 to £24,462
Geographical Facilities Team Leader - £30,783 to £32,772
Digital Forensic Specialists - £39,036
Senior Digital Forensic Technician - £33,915
Digital Forensics Technician - £30,783
IT - EUC Field Operations Engineer - £30,783 to £32,772
Review Officer - £45,546 to £48,966
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.
Help us find the next generation of Essex Police officers
Police constables have the opportunity to make a positive difference to the people of Essex. The most important part of the job is to protect life, but it's also about building relationships with local communities, preventing and detecting crime, supporting victims and witnesses and keeping people safe.
The starting salary is £31,55 rising to £49,047 within seven years along with a number of other fantastic benefits.
If this sounds like the career for you, or you know friends or family members who might fit the bill, please take a look through the careers section of our website.
Alternatively, perhaps the Special Constabulary or other volunteering roles sound interesting? We're currently looking for Volunteer Police Cadet Leaders.
This week we remember
Christopher Wiggins
Chris Wiggins served with Essex Police from 8 March 1982. On 13 October 1992, Chris was on duty patrolling the M25 with PC Richard Raker. They responded to a report of a car on fire and arrived to find it well alight on the hard shoulder. They implemented a lane closure and after cones had been placed and the matrix signs switched on, their police car was struck by a heavy goods vehicle causing it to burst into flames. Chris was alone in the police car at the time and he was killed instantly.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
Obituaries
Paul Cornish
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Paul Cornish who retired as a Constable in 2015 and served with the South, Laindon Traffic, Armed Response Vehicles, Force Support Unit, Firearms, & staff member at Firearms Licensing.
He passed away on 22 September 2023 aged 58 years.