Essex Police Dispatch - issue 125
Essex Police Weekly Update
News 13 November to 19 November
Southend: Specialist detective commended for innovative investigation
A specialist detective whose work led to the jailing of a woman who made a series of false rape allegations has been commended by Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington.
Detective Inspector James Holmes had only been in post with the South Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation Team for a month when the first reports came into us in January 2021.
By May of that year, the woman’s allegations against two men led to our officers carrying out 60 investigations. But, as James and his team progressed their enquiries, they found that technical data showed the men weren’t in the area at the times the woman alleged the assaults had taken place.
As well as dealing with what had turned into an incredibly complex case and managing the rest of the team’s investigative workload, James suggested one of the men have a GPS tracking tag fitted to his ankle – this would alert police if it was removed or destroyed.
When the woman made another allegation against the man, analysis of the tag’s data again showed he was not in the area. Read more
Westcliff: Burglary series appeal
The incidents took place on Wednesday 15 November in Hobleythick Lane, Colemans Avenue and Dulverton Avenue and took place from about 6.25pm onwards.
During the incident in Colemans Avenue, car keys were taken. In Dulverton Avenue, cash was taken and whilst entry was clearly attempted in Hobleythick Lane, we do not believe anything was taken.
At this stage, we believe one suspect is connected to each of the incidents and we’re working quickly to identify that person. Read more
Hutton: Fraudster who posed as doctor is jailed
A man who admitted to using several doctor aliases in order to commit fraud has been jailed for four years thanks to the work of our Serious Fraud Team.
Junead Ahmed, formerly of Hutton, was sentenced on Thursday 16 November, at Basildon Crown Court, after admitting to a total of six charges at an earlier hearing in June.
The 33-year-old admitted two counts of fraud by false representation, two counts of making or supplying articles for use in fraud, possession of identity documents with intent and money laundering contrary to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Read more
Team investigating historic child abuse secure record conviction
Charles Brown, 75 of Hogarth Drive, Shoeburyness appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday, 14 November where he was found guilty of multiple indecent assaults against young girls.
Essex Police were approached in 2019 by four victims of sexual abuse, who reported that Brown had assaulted them between 1966 and 1994.
Brown was arrested and refused to comment to all questions whilst in custody. Despite this, he was charged with eight counts of indecent assault against on a girl under the age of 16.
Following a week-long trial, he was found guilty of five counts of indecent assault against a girl under the age of 16. The jury found him not guilty of three counts.
He will appear at Basildon Crown Court in January 2024 for sentencing. Read more
Tendring: Crime and anti-social behaviour continues to decrease
A series of policing initiatives, coupled with partnership working, sees anti-social behaviour almost halve in 12 months. Read more
Walton: Two arrested following theft from store
Officers were called to the M&S store on Arthur Ransome Way at around 5:30pm on Tuesday, 14 November following reports of a theft from the store.
Two men entered the store and stole money from the till. A member of staff attempted to stop the vehicle the two suspects were driving. He was hit by the vehicle, sustaining serious but not life-changing injuries.
Officers responded quickly and fast-paced enquiries located the suspect vehicle, which was displaying false number plates and two men were arrested in London later in the evening. Read more
Chelmsford: Brothers charged in drugs investigation
Florjan and Kreshnik Huta, aged 20 and 29, of Foxglove Way, Chelmsford, have been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
Officers executed a warrant shortly before midday on Tuesday 14 November and as a result of that action, the brothers were arrested.
During a search of the address, a large quantity of cash was seized as well as a number of items of significance to the investigation. Read more
Project Servator patrols underway at London Southend Airport
The unpredictable patrols provide a highly visible deterrent to anyone intent on committing crime. Read more
Braintree: Man dies after A120 collision
All emergency services attended. Sadly, a 54-year-old man from Chelmsford had died at the scene. Read more
Leigh-on-Sea: family pay tribute to woman who died
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was fatally injured at an address in Whitehouse Meadows on Tuesday 7 November. Read more
Rochford: Appeal for information after scrambler bike collision
Our officers are appealing for any information, doorbell or dashcam footage that will help them with their ongoing investigation into a collision in Rochford. Read more
Essex Police officers arrest 19 on suspicion of shoplifting in a week
And 17 were subsequently charged with theft offences and other related matters. Read more
Specialist team work with retailers to drive down knife crime
As part of Operation Sceptre, an intensification week focused on knife crime, our Business Crime Team is launching its Responsible Retailers campaign in Colchester. Read more
Chelmsford: Teenager charged with four robberies
We received reports of a robbery in Duke Street on 3 September, where two young people had their bikes, a phone and bank card taken by two suspects.
Then, on 14 October, another young person was robbed of their phone in Riverside Retail Park, Victoria Road, when a suspect threatened the victim with a sharp object.
On 10 November, another young person in Bellmead was grabbed by a suspect and robbed of a number of items, including a phone and bank card.
Following these incidents, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of four robberies and one attempted robbery. He has now been charged with four counts of robbery and appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 18 November, and was remanded in custody pending a future court date. Read more
Nitrous oxide seized and two arrested on the day new law passes
Less than a week on from the passing of new legislation over the possession of nitrous oxide, officers have arrested two and charged one in Essex. Read more
Loughton: Teenager charged with burglary and possessing knife
We were called about 3.20pm on Friday 17 November following reports of a burglary at a property in the south of the town. A suspect had forced entry to the property through a window.
Officers arrived at the scene of the burglary in progress within six minutes and a suspect fled the property, throwing away what appeared to be a knife.
After pursuing them through the gardens of neighbouring properties, officers arrested the suspect.
Now, a 17-year-old boy has been charged with burglary, possessing a bladed article and possessing a Class B drug, and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 November. Read more
Rayleigh: Appeal after man arrested on suspicion of theft from motor vehicle
We were called to reports of a theft in Station Approach, Rayleigh at about 11.20pm on Tuesday 14 November.
At the scene it was reported three suspects forced entry to a van and stole thousands of pounds of DJ equipment before leaving the scene in a grey Citoren Picasso.
Officers searching for the suspects’ car located it in Rayleigh High Street where two suspects left the vehicle. One man was arrested at the scene of suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle, another man fled and the driver of the car also left the scene.
The suspect driving the suspect vehicle was described as a white man, believed to be in their mid 30s, about 5ft 10in tall, of medium build, with short black hair.
We are now asking the public for any dashcam footage that will help with our investigation. Please contact us quoting 377 of Tuesday 14 November. Read more
Tilbury: Man charged after threats with hammer and imitation gun
Our officers were quickly on the scene following reports a man had caused damage to property at an address in Godman Road, Tilbury.
It was reported that shortly before 12.45pm on Sunday 12 November, a man damaged a glass window with a hammer at the address, before leaving the scene and returning about 45 minutes later.
Further damage was caused to a window with paint.
Witnesses reported seeing the individual brandishing a black BB gun.
Specialist firearms officers arrived and made an arrest, further recovering a knife and a knuckle duster. Read more
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Upcoming community police events across Essex
Enter events here in this format for next 7 days:
Monday 20 November
11am to 12pm
Morrisons, 175 London Road, Hadleigh SS7 2RB
12pm to 1pm
BREW81 Cafe, Shotgate Industrial Unit 5 Hurricane Way, Wickford SS11 8YB
12pm to 1.30pm
Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey
2pm to 3pm
Sainsbury's Rayleigh Weir, Stadium Way, Benfleet, SS7 3UB
Tuesday 21 November
10am to 11am
Parkers Garden Centre, Frinton Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton on Sea.
10am to 11am
Warley HQ, Eagle Way, Great Warley, Brentwood
10am to 12pm
Ingatestone community centre, 7 High Street, Ingatestone
11am to 1pm
Tesco, Prince Avenue, Westcliff
3pm to 4.30pm
Witham Town Hall, Heritage Suite
Wednesday 22 November
10am to 11am
Ashdon Coffee Morning, 2 Radwinter Road, Ashdon
10am to 11am
Henham Community Shop, High Street, Henham
10am to 12pm
Harvey Centre, Harlow
7.30pm to 8.30pm
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend
Thursday 23 November
9am to 12pm
Outside Barclays Bank on Chelmsford High Street
10am to 11am
Gossip, 14 High Street, Great Wakering SS3 0EQ
11am to 1pm
Touchpoint, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted
2pm to 3pm
W Howard & Son Funeral Directors, 32 High Road Orsett
4pm to 5pm
Co-op, White Street, Great Dunmow
Friday 24 November
10.30am to 11.30am
The Beacon Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred
11am to 12pm
Costa Coffee, 48 Queen's Road, Buckhurst Hill
12pm to 2pm
Takeley Community Cafe, Dunmow Road, Takeley
3.30pm to 4.30pm
Bulphan Village hall, Church Road
6pm to 9pm
Theydon Bois Christmas Market, Forest Road, Theydon Bois
Saturday 25 November
9am to 1pm
Saffron Walden Market
10am to 12pm
The Watershed Chapel Road, Burnham-On-Crouch CM0 8JA
10am to 12pm
Burnham on Crouch Town Council, Chapel Road, Burnham on Crouch
10am to 3pm
Victorian Christmas Fayre, Frinton Golf Club, Frinton on Sea.
10.30am to 11.30am
Wrabness Community Shop & Cafe, Wrabness, Manningtree.
10.30am to 11.30am
Saint Peter And St. Paul, Orsett Road, Horndon on The Hill
11am to 2pm
St Saviours Church Christmas Bazaar, Kings Road, Westcliff
Sunday 26 November
11am to 12pm
Essex Wildlife Trust Naze Nature Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on Naze.
11am to 2pm
Christmas Fayre, Bradfield Village Hall, Bradfield.
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Costa, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford SS4 1PN
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
Distraction burglary
Distraction burglars pretend to be someone they are not in order to gain entry to your home.
Common methods used by distraction burglars include pretending to be from a utility company or seeking help to leave a note for a neighbour.
Remember "if in doubt, keep them out".
If they are from a company ask for ID and check it with the company before letting anyone into your home.
Be fraud smart
Looking to book tickets for that special gift this year?
When you’re buying tickets remember to stay safe from ticket fraud.
Criminals may get in touch via text, email, direct messages (DMs) or message to offer what turn out to be fake tickets. They create fake posts or pages on social media to scam those looking for tickets.
Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.
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This week we remember
Gordon Grieve Warner
Gordon Warner joined Essex County Constabulary on 27 March 1939, having previously been employed as a carriage cleaner by the London North Eastern Railway in Lowestoft.
After his initial period of service at Headquarters, Gordon was transferred to Chelmsford from 20 May 1939. On 11 August 1941 Gordon joined the R.A.F. and became one of several former Essex policemen who underwent training in the U.S.A.
He was killed on Wednesday, 25 November 1942 as a result of a flying accident in the U.S.A. whilst training.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.