Essex Police Dispatch - issue 78
Essex Police Weekly Update
A Boxing Day news round-up. Thank you for your support during 2022. We hope you had a great Christmas and enjoy a safe New Year and 2023.
News 19 December to 25 December
It’s a wrap: our Community Christmas Giving Appeal is a huge success
Once again, we’ve had a fantastic response across Essex to our appeal for Christmas gifts for vulnerable children and young people.
Bures: Cash and antique rings stolen
We are investigating a burglary in Bures where cash and antique rings were taken.
An address in Pebmarsh Road, Aplhamstone, Bures was broken into between 1pm and 4.45pm on 20 December. A substantial amount of cash and four antique rings were taken from a safe.
One of the rings has ‘MIZPAH’ etched on the band, while a second has a blue stone believed to be a sapphire. A Swarovski necklace with a diamond pendant was also taken.
Meet Chief Superintendent Waheed Khan
Meet Chief Superintendent Waheed Khan and start your journey to Essex Police.
Westcliff: Man arrested on suspicion of murder
A man’s been charged with murder in connection with death of a man following an incident in a pub in Westcliff.
We were called to reports a man had been attacked inside the Lamb and Lion in Station Road at around 6.40pm on Friday (23 December).
Alfred Turner, 44, of Station Road, Westcliff was arrested in the Pier Hill area a short time later.
Stanway: Investigation into man found injured
Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances which led up to a man being found seriously injured in Stanway.
Southend: Fatal collision information appeal
The family of Stuart Chiddicks who died in Southend on Wednesday 21 December, have paid tribute to him.
We continue to investigate a fatal collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Southchurch Road at around 1am on Wednesday 21 December, where the car failed to stop.
Brentwood: Teenager charged with 11 offences
A teenager has appeared in court charged with a series offences as part of weapons, driving, and drugs offences.
Grays: Drug dealer jailed in organised crime investigation
A man has been jailed for more than nine years after specialist officers were able prove he was involved in the sale of at least 52kg of cocaine.
Basildon: Drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £200,000
A convicted drug dealer has been ordered by a court to pay back more than £200,000 of his ill-gotten gains thanks to work by our Op Raptor team.
Canvey: Assault in Third Avenue
Two boys have been arrested after an incident on Canvey Island which took place last night, Tuesday 20 December.
Wickford/Halstead: Pet stolen in burglary found
Officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of burglary – and reunited a dog which was taken during a break-in in Halstead.
Thurrock: Two arrested in connection with Lakeside disturbance
Two men have been charged as part of an investigation into a disturbance which took place at the Lakeside retail part in Thurrock.
We were called shortly before 3.45pm on Monday 19 December to reports a number of people being involved in an incident which involved the spraying of an unknown substance at each other.
Essex officers attended and arrested four people.
We team up with retailer GAME to keep children safe online
Officers from our Business Crime Team have been at the GAME store at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, to offer advice to parents, guardians, and caregivers on how they can help keep their children safe online.
Working alongside managers and staff at the games retailer, PC Glen Foote handed out information cards to anyone who was buying a games console, smart device, or game for a child.
The cards have a QR code which when scanned, takes the person to our ‘Sort Your Settings’ webpage.
Harlow: Man found guilty of non-recent child abuse
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison following impressive investigative work from our Quest team.
Uttlesford: Woman and teen convicted of mistreating dogs
A woman and a 17 year-old boy have been convicted of mistreating dozens of dogs following an investigation by our officers.
Mary Connors and the teenager, along with a third person, were arrested following a warrant at an address in Dunmow in April 2021 where officers also seized almost 30 dogs.
In total, there were 18 adults and 10 puppies.
Pitsea: Enquiries forming part of murder investigation continue
Enquiries as part of one Essex Police’s largest investigations this year are continuing, with specialist officers pursuing lines of enquiry today in Basildon.
A murder investigation was launched on 28 July following the disappearance of 30-year-old woman Madison Wright in Pitsea. Madison’s body was sadly located at Wat Tyler Park on 30 July following a large-scale search by specialist officers.
Braintree: Child abuser convicted
Work by specialist officers has ensured justice for a child after their abuser was convicted.
Record number of stolen vehicles recovered in 2022
In 2022, the Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit have identified and recovered 626 vehicles or parts of vehicles with an estimated value of £14m.
Chelmsford: Keeping the city centre safe this Christmas
The Community Policing Team have been working closely with the city council and city centre venues to make sure everyone can enjoy themselves and stay safe.
Stansted: Officers teach airport workers to spot signs of trafficking or gang involvement
Officers have been educating people who work in and around Stansted Airport to look out for signs that adults and children are being exploited.
Drink and drug drivers fast-tracked to conviction
Eighteen drivers convicted of drink or drug driving have been fast-tracked to disqualification as part of our response to tackle the issue. Read more.
We’re asking you to help us tackle drink and drug driving this Christmas by using the three Ps and help prevent, persuade and report drink drivers.
Crime Prevention Advice
Make your Christmas more “woof” than “ruff”!
Follow our top tips to help keep your dog safe.
Ensure your dog is microchipped and registered on a database. All dogs in the UK must be chipped by the age of eight weeks old.
Always keep your dog in view: don’t leave them tied up outside shops or in a garden unsupervised.
Use a collar and dog tag displaying contact details but don’t put your dog’s name on the tag and use only your surname.
Train your dog to come back when called and never let them off the lead if you are not sure they will come back to you. If in doubt, use an extending lead, especially if you are in an unfamiliar area where your dog may get easily lost.
Take plenty of good, clear photographs of your dog and make a note of any distinguishing features to make identification easier.
This week we remember
George Albert Manning
George Albert Manning served with Essex County Constabulary from August 23, 1946 and died on December 26, 1976.
Joseph Benjamin Thomas
Read about the career of Joseph Benjamin Thomas who served with Essex County Constabulary and died on December 28, 1914.
John Smith
Read about John Smith who served with Essex County Constabulary from July 1, 1842 and died on December 28, 1858.
Harry Basil Wick
Read about the career of Harry Basil Wick who served with Essex County Constabulary from May 20, 1912 and died on December 28, 1915.
Frederick George 'Freddie' Waring
Read about the career of Frederick George ‘Freddie’ Waring who served with Essex County Constabulary from Nov 6, 1935 and died on Dec 31, 1944.
Obituaries
Dave Hurrell
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Dave Hurrell who retired as a Constable in 1983 and served with the Southend Borough, and Rayleigh. He leaves a widow Kathleen.
He passed away on the 26th of November 2022 aged 82 years.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at 14.00 hrs., at Southend Crematorium.
Eric Exley
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Eric Exley who retired as a Sergeant in 1979 and served at Chelmsford, Maldon, Latchingdon, Romford, Brentwood, Chipping Ongar, & Colchester. He leaves a widow Patricia.
He passed away on the 17th December 2022 aged 94 years.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 11.45 hrs., at Colchester Crematorium.
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