Essex Police Dispatch - issue 123
Essex Police Weekly Update
News 30 October to 5 November
Stock: Appeal after fatal collision
Officers investigating a serious collision which took place in Stock Road, Stock, are now in a position to confirm that, sadly, a child has died. Read more
Canvey: Man charged with attempted murder of police officer
Whilst responding to a report in the area at around 4am on Saturday, 4 November, a Police Constable was assaulted. He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. A man was arrested at the scene. Read more
Colchester: Meet the District Commander, Chief Inspector Colin Cox
Chief Inspector Cox outlines his team's focus on reducing violence and anti-social behaviour, and improving road safety.
Crime in Colchester has fallen by 7.3% in the past year and Ch Insp Cox is determined to build on this positive work by focussing on reducing violence and anti-social behaviour, and improving road safety.
He also emphasised the importance of his team continuing to increase public confidence by maintaining a highly visible presence in the community. Read more
Harlow: Two charged following burglary and car theft investigation
The pair were arrested after officers executed warrants in the Berecroft, Rundells and Fern Hill areas of the town on Wednesday 1 November. Read more
Clacton: Man sentenced after serious collision
A man has been jailed after officers were able to track him down and bring him to justice after his driving caused serious and long-lasting injuries to an elderly man. Read more
Coggeshall: Detective praises bravery of victim after abuser jailed for 10 years
A specialist detective who supported and protected a young victim of sexual abuse have praised her courage after her attacker was jailed for more than ten years.
Officers and staff with our North Child Abuse Investigation Team led a detailed investigation into 40-year-old Joshua King’s offending. Read more
Witham: Special recognised for his ‘valuable services’ to the community
Special Sergeant Simon Jesse has been recognised by the Essex High Sheriff for his outstanding community work.
Simon’s put in an incredible 1,023 hours of duties as a Special in the past 12 months. That’s almost 20 hours a week.
Of those, 849 hours, or just over 16 hours a week, were devoted to policing Witham. Since starting his role as a Community Special Constable in June 2018, Simon has volunteered a total of 6,658 hours of his spare time to policing.
As well as being a highly visible face around the town, Simon also publicises the work he and his fellow CSCs do in Witham on the @EPWitham account on X, formerly Twitter. Read more
Specials walk 100 miles in October to raise money for life-saving cancer research
Last month, Special Inspector Samantha Wright and Special Constable Carrie Croud put on their walking boots to take on the Cancer Research UK’s 100 mile challenge, to raise funds for life-saving cancer research.
The duo completed the challenge a day early, raising £365 for the charity.
Samantha and Carrie were joined on the last leg by colleague Special Constable Adam Harbison who also braved the rain and mud as they walked long the Benfleet Downs for the last 13 miles. Read more
Debden: Extra patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour
More than 2,000 hours of extra police and council patrols are thanks to anti-social behaviour funding. Read more
Harlow: Eight arrested following warrants to combat burglary and car theft
Officers entered houses in Berecroft and Rundells, and a site on Fern Hill, at 6.45am on Wednesday 1 November. Read more
Canvey: Appeal after officers save woman from fire
Our officers responded to a call shortly before 11.30pm on Friday 20 October, reporting a fire had broken out in the area of Seaview Road, Canvey Island. Read more
Officers arrest 23 on suspicion of shoplifting
Six who tested positive for Class A drugs will be referred to a specialist drug treatment programme to receive help to divert them from criminal activity. Read more
Ongar: Third man jailed after robbery at Cavendish home
A man who was part of a violent criminal group which entered the family home of British cycling champion Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta has been jailed. Read more
Canvey Island: Appeal launched after fatal collision
Our officers were called by ambulance service colleagues to the scene, in Harvest Road, shortly after 5.50pm on Friday 27 October. Read more
Let's talk
Upcoming community police events across Essex
Tuesday 7 November
9.30am to 11am
Nationwide, 9 Market Square, Saffron Walden
10am to 12pm
Asda, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh SS6 9RN
10am to 11am
48a William Harris Way, Colchester CO2 8WJ
10.30am to 11.30am
One Colchester Hub 4-6 Long Wyre strSet, CO1 1LH
11am to 12pm
Walton Forum, High Street, Walton on Naze.
Wednesday 8 November
10am to 12pm
The Stow, Harlow
10am to 11am
Costa Coffee, 14 Northlands Pavement, Basildon SS13 3DU
10.30am to 11.30am
Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree.
10.30am to 12pm
St Andrews Church, St Andrews Close, Alresford.
11am to 12pm
Revved Up Cafe,133 High Street, Walton on Naze.
12pm to 1.30pm
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JX
1.30pm to 2.30pm
CVST Friendship & Bereavement Cafe, Columbine Centre, Princes Esplanade, Walton on Naze.
Thursday 9 November
10.30am to 11.30am
Harwich Library, Kingsway, Dovercourt.
11am to 1pm
Canvey Town Council - 11/13 High Street, Canvey Island
2.30pm to 4pm
Touchpoint, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted
3pm to 4pm
Wicken Bonhunt Community Centre, St Margaret Church
Friday 10 November
10am to 11am
St Osyth Village Hall, Clacton Road, St Osyth.
10am to 11am
Morrison's Supermarket, Centenary Way, Little Clacton.
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Stebbing Community Shop, High Street
Saturday 11 November
9.30am to 10.30am
Billericay Library, 143 High Street, Billericay CM12 9AB
Sunday 12 November
12pm to 1pm
Roydon Village Market, Harlow Road, Roydon
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
Make your Mark
Property marking deters thieves and aids in prosecutions. We would recommend marking any item that is of value to you either financially or sentimentally.
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Planning a holiday or short break for Christmas?
If something looks too good to be true it probably is. Stay scam savvy by reading online reviews from reputable sources before making any bookings.
You can also confirm if an accommodation really exists by verifying the address through web searches and online maps.
Check that your travel company is a member of a trade body e.g. ATOL
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Wear your poppy with pride
At this time of year, we wear our poppies to remember and commemorate all British service members and Essex Police officers who have died in wars and other military conflicts since the onset of World War I.
This week we remember
William Campling
William Campling was the High Constable of Saffron Walden Borough in 1949 - the equivalent today of the Chief Constable. In the early days of policing in Essex, there was no one single county force. Instead, there were four smaller borough forces of which the Saffron Walden Borough force was one. It was a very small body of officers amounting to a handful of regular and part-time employees.
William was shot 40 to 60 times outside his home in Bridge Street Saffron Walden on 31 October 1849. He died of shock 9 day later on 9 November 1849. The case remains unsolved.
Jo-Ann Jennings
Jo-Ann Jennings was nearly 21 when she joined the regular force after serving as a special constable in her home town of Benfleet for almost two years. Her first posting was to Grays, where she met her responsibilities with vigour and determination, soon becoming a respected and valued member of the relief.
She welcomed the challenge of a transfer to Corringham in the autumn of 1989, and was readily accepted by her new colleagues. Jo-Ann Jennings was enthusiastically settling in at her new station when tragedy struck.
During the early hours of Remembrance Sunday 1989, she was passenger in a police car which was involved in an unexplained accident in Brentwood Road, Orsett. So severe were her injuries that she died shortly afterwards. Jo-Ann's Jennings colleagues remember her warmth, sincerity, strong sense of commitment, and the obvious pride with which she served the community.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.