Essex Police Dispatch - issue 136
Essex Police Weekly Update
News 29 January to 4 February
Harwich: Investigation into boat fire
We are investigating a fire which has damaged the LV18 historic Light Vessel in Harwich which we’re treating as arson. Read more
Sudbury: Teenager dies following collision
It was reported a silver Ford Fiesta was in collision with a tree in Sudbury Road at around 11.15pm on Saturday 3 February. Read more
Jaywick: Investigation into woman's death
We are now in a position to name the woman who died in Jaywick yesterday as 68 year-old Esther Martin. Read more
Twinstead: Man arrested following fatal collision
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a box van and a motorbike shortly before 10.40am Saturday 3 February. Read more
Chelmsford: Efit released over assault
A man in his 60s was assaulted inside an address in Lombardy Place by someone who had gained entry at around 8.20pm on 9 December last year. Read more
Basildon: Investigation following assault
It was reported a man in his 50s was punched in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor in Wash Road, outside the Noak Bridge pub, at around 12.10am on Saturday 27 January. Read more
Harlow: Man charged over car door investigations
He has now been charged with nine offences including vehicle interference. Read more
Witham: Appeal following robbery
We are investigating an incident in Witham where two people were threatened inside their home. Read more
Brentwood: Man arrested following collision
We were called to reports of a collision involving a black Volkswagen Golf and a blue BMW 320i in Doddinghurst Road at 7.35pm on Friday 2 February. Read more
Stansted Airport - Manchester Airport Group are the latest business to sign-up to the national Employer Supported Policing Scheme
Stansted Airport - Manchester Airport Group are the latest business to sign-up to the national Employer Supported Policing Scheme. Read more
Harwich: Man arrested over arson
Emergency services were called to fires at the bus station and Harwich Town railway station shortly before 7.40pm on Friday 2 February. Read more
Southend: Man charged after Project Servator officers make arrest
Officers make arrest in Southend city centre during Project Servator deployment. Read more
Chelmsford: Brothers jailed in drugs investigation
Krashnik and Florjan Huta have been jailed after admitting their roles in an established drug line which was active in Chelmsford. Read more
Road Crime Team and Dogs Unit arrest two men in connection with stolen cars
Road Crime Team and Dog Unit make 2 significant arrests as part of their proactive patrols across the county to tackle vehicle thefts. Read more
North Essex: Speed Enforcement Officers stop 112 speeding motorists
Roads Policing Speed Enforcement Officers capture 112 speeding motorists in targeted patrols in north Essex last week. Read more
Canvey Island: Man charged with drugs and driving offences
A white BMW failed to stop for officers in Link Road at 6.30pm on Thursday 1 February. Read more
Colchester: Drug dealer found with firearm jailed
An investigation carried out by Colchester's Local Policing Team uncovered drugs and a live firearm from an address. Read more
Colchester/Chelmsford: Four arrested after high value shop theft
We received reports of the theft having taken place in Boots, Stanway, on Thursday 1 February. Read more
Basildon: Man in custody after pursuit
Officers received intelligence a Toyota car was travelling on the A13 at Basildon with cloned plates. Read more
Rochford: Arrest made within hour of car theft
Officers pursued a stolen vehicle after it was taken from a driveway in Hockley on Friday 2 February. Read more
Brentwood: Anti-social behaviour falls by 35% in a year
Brentwood is one of nine districts across the county with an ASB hotspot patrolling zone. Read more
Chelmsford: Man convicted of serious assault
A 24-year-old man has been convicted of causing GBH with intent following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Read more
Drug dealers using encrypted phones sentenced to 164 years in prison
Drug dealing gangs in Essex using EncroChat phones have been sentenced to 164 years in prison since 2020. Read more
Eighteen people charged with 43 shop theft offences
Our officers continue to make inquiries in another ten shoplifting cases
Immigration fraudster sentenced to three more years in prison for drug dealing
A drug dealer who previously arranged a sham marriage to skirt UK immigration law has been jailed. Read more
Let's talk
Upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 5 February
9.30am to 11.30am
Elmstead Market Community Centre, School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester.
10am to 12pm
Walton community forum, 61 High Street, Walton on Naze.
11am to 12pm
Kent Elms Library, 1 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood
Tuesday 6 February
10.30am to 12pm
Witham Town Hall, Heritage Suite
Wednesday 7 February
10am to 12pm
Staple Tye Shopping Hatch, Harlow
10am to 11am
Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey EN9 3EL
10am to 11am
Costa Coffee, Kiosk, 14, Northlands Pavement Pitsea Centre, Pitsea, Basildon SS13 3DU
10.30am to 11.30am
Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree.
10.30am to 12pm
Essex Wildlife Trust Naze Nature Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on Naze.
Thursday 8 February
11am to 12pm
Miracle House, Silver island Way, Wickford, SS12 9NR
11am to 12pm
Morrisons, 175 London Road, Hadleigh SS7 2RB
11am to 12pm
Morrisons - 175 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet
11am to 12pm
Morrisons, 175 London Road, Hadleigh SS7 2RB
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Outside St Marys Primary School, East Street, Southend,
2pm to 3pm
Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir, Stadium Way, Benfleet, SS7 3UB
2pm to 3pm
Lobby area, Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff
2pm to 3pm
Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir, 21 Stadium Way, Benfleet
2pm to 3pm
Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir, Stadium Way, Benfleet, SS73UB
Friday 9 February
10am to 12pm
Walton food bank, Standley Road, Walton on Naze.
1pm to 2pm
Oasis Cafe meals matter, Frinton free church, Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea.
1pm to 2pm
Meals matter, Oasis Cafe Frinton free church, Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea.
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Outside St Helens Primary School, North Road, Westcliff
4pm to 5pm
Morrisons, Western Approaches, Eastwood,
Saturday 10 February
9am to 10am
Co-Op, Sutton Road, Southend
11am to 12pm
Park Play, Jubilee Play fields, Naze Park Road, Walton on Naze.
11am to 12pm
Southend Museum, Victoria Avenue, Southend
3pm to 4pm
Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend
Sunday 11 February
9.30am to 10.30am
CVST, Dovercourt Hub, High Street, Dovercourt.
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
Crime prevention advice
Burglars are often opportunistic thieves who prey on houses and flats. They seek out any opening that they can take advantage of,
If your front door has a letterbox, a guard fitted to the inside of the door will prevent someone reaching in with a stick & a hook to fish for any nearby items such as a handbag or keys.
Be fraud smart
Found a good deal for broadband or another household bills? Remember to do some research before signing up to anything. Check the company and reviews for their service.
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This week we remember
Roderick ‘Rod’ Norton Daniels
Rod Daniels served with Essex Police for over 30 years from 4 June 1970. On 8 February 2001, he was on duty driving back from court at Harwich on the A12. He stopped at the scene of an accident close to a bend in the road near Kelvedon. After marked cars and colleagues arrived on scene, Rod, wearing a fluorescent jacket, walked down the verge to warn other drivers. He was struck by a maroon Ford Sierra and was killed.
Thomas Arthur Wake
Thomas Wake served with Essex County Constabulary from 22 August 1921. He previously served in the Norfolk Regiment during the First World War and was wounded in the battle of Mons. After 5 years with Essex Constabulary, he was on patrol near Billericay when he was knocked over by a motor bike. Thomas was off duty for a month suffering from bad headaches and fits. He returned to work on 5 February 1927 and died three days later.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.