Essex Police Dispatch - issue 84
Essex Police Weekly Update
This week rural engagement team loaned tractor to help drive down rural crime, Chelmsford man given eight-year restraining order, 20 convicted for Thurrock disruption, man charged with multiple burglaries in Epping Forest, Braintree and Uttlesford, the latest on Canvey Island murder investigation plus latest job vacancies, crime prevention advice and more.
News 30 January to 5 February
We want to at-tract your attention
We’re using an on-loan tractor to encourage rural communities in Essex to report crime and to raise awareness of crime prevention measures. Read more.
Officers make 17 arrests tackling violence and sexual offences
Officers from our Operational Support Group have made 17 arrests over the weekend as they continue their work to help tackle serious violence and violence against women and girls. Read more.
Southend: Investigation into attempted aggravated burglary
We are investigating an attempted aggravated burglary after it was reported three men tried to force their way into an address in North Avenue, Southend at around 5.30pm on Sunday 5 February. Read more.
Chelmsford: Detectives search for four witnesses over attempted robbery
We are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery on Bakers Lane, Chelmsford at around 9.30pm on 25 January, where a man tried to steal a woman’s bag. The victim, a woman in her 70s, had been waiting for a bus when a man grabbed her bag and dragged her to the floor. Read more.
Colchester: Appeal to find victim of assault
Officers investigating an assault in Colchester High Street at around 3.30am on Sunday 5 February are appealing for the victim to come forward after CCTV showed a man unconscious on the floor. Read more
Southend: Appeal after child robbed
We are investigating a robbery in Chalkwell Park, Westcliff at around 2.30pm on Saturday 4 February, where a 10 year-old boy was targeted. Read more.
Thurrock: Man charged in connection with medicine theft investigation
A man is due in court again later this month charged in connection with an investigation into the theft of prescription medicine worth between £1m and £1.5m. Read more.
Colchester: Officers target antisocial driving
The Colchester Community Policing Team have carried out an operation targeting antisocial driving at Leisure World, St Marys car park, Mason Road, and Tollgate. Read more.
Castle Point: Investigation following robbery
An investigation is underway after a report that a motorcyclist was the victim of a robbery on Link Road Canvey Island at around 1.30am on Saturday 4 February. Read more.
Southend: Man left with stab wounds
We are appealing for information following a collision and a fight on Cranley Road, Southend around 1.35am on Sunday 4 February, where a man sustained stab wounds. Read more.
Basildon: Cyclist left with head injury following assault
We are investigating an assault in Basildon where a man in his 20s was struck with a baseball bat while cycling along Burn Mills Road around 5.30pm on 23 January. Read more.
Epping Forest: Two charged over robbery
Two men have been charged in connection with a robbery on School Lane, Beauchamp Roding on 2 April 2022, where a man in his 40s had a five-figure sum of cash stolen from him. Read more.
Southend: Man left with potentially fractured cheek bone
We are investigating an assault on Coleman Street at around 10.15pm on Friday 3 February, where a was left with potentially fractured cheek bone. Read more.
Castle Point: Murder investigation launched
A murder investigation has started following the death of a man on Canvey Island. A special portal has now been set up through which information about the fatal assault can be reported. Read more.
Colchester: Burglar who stole £4,000 of handbags jailed
A man has been jailed after he stole handbags worth over £4,000 from Colchester shops. Read more.
South Essex: Four jailed as drug gang dismantled
Four men have been jailed for their roles in an organised crime group responsible for selling Class A drugs thanks to work by our Disruptor Team. Read more.
Chelmsford: man given eight-year restraining order
A man who admitted stalking his ex-partner has been ordered to stay away for eight years. He was also jailed for six months. Read more.
20 people convicted for Thurrock disruption
Twenty people have been convicted in court for their part in the disruption caused in the Thurrock district in April last year. Read more.
Castle Point: Appeal following collision
We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage following a collision involving a Vauxhall Corsa and a Volkwagen Crafter van on Kild Road, Benfleet at around 12.25pm on Wednesday 1 February. Read more.
Thurrock: Six arrested after robbery at Lakeside
Six people have been arrested after a boy reported being robbed in Lakeside shopping centre. Read more.
Tendring: Incident in High Street
Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances around an incident which took place in Walton High Street at 6.45pm on Thursday 2 February and left a man in his 50s seriously injured. Read more.
Braintree / Uttlesford and Epping Forest: Man charged with multiple burglary offences
A man has been charged and remanded into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into several residential burglaries in Dunmow, Ongar and Braintree last year. Read more.
Basildon: Pair jailed for drug supply
Billy Neighbour Jamie Bagnell jailed after wraps of drugs collision Five Bells roundabout interchange Basildon October 2021. Read more.
Man arrested in Robert Powell murder investigation
A man wanted in connection with the murder of Robert Powell in Roydon in 2020 has been arrested abroad. He remains in custody while extradition hearings continue. Read more.
Neighbourhood Policing Week
This year’s Neighbourhood Policing Week saw our officers take part in more than 90 events and operations across the county.
Our community policing officers, PCSOs and Special Constables met with a broad range of groups from primary school pupils through to retirement home residents and everyone in between to discuss the issues that really matter to local communities. Read more.
Crime prevention advice
Preventing stolen doorstep deliveries
Here are some things you could do to reduce the risk of doorstep theft:
track your parcel to ensure you or someone else is at home for the delivery
install a video doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile so you are notified immediately of any delivery, and is easier to install than a full CCTV system
install a security light
arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home; if you live in a flat, is there a concierge who could accept the parcel for you?
use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries, or for expensive items; these parcel boxes are more likely to be in busy, safer locations - such as supermarkets - rather than secluded areas which could be targeted by thieves
Be fraud smart
Spot the difference
Careers at Essex Police
Meet Loughton’s newest officer; PC Jack Douglas
“I was previously in the Military and was a Royal Guardsmen so the passing out parade felt like second nature. It’s something I pride myself in and I absolutely thrive in this kind of environment.”
Meet Loughton's newest officer; PC Jack Douglas. Read more.
Police Staff jobs
Detention Officer £23,100 to £25,353.
Closing date 24 March, 2023
Director of Support Services £107,502 + car/allowances
Closing date 20 February 2023
Operational Investigative Skills Trainer £27,432 to £32,394
Closing date 14 February 2023
Panel/Welder Technician £34,287 to £36,177
Closing date 10 February 2023
Roads Policing Process Support Officer £21,837 to £24,156
Closing date 9 February, 2023
Intelligence Researcher £21,837 to £24,156
Closing date 8 February, 2023
Resolution Centre Investigator £28,299 to £32,754.
Contact Handler (full time) £27,279 - £32,754.
Contact Handler (part time) £16,103 per annum.
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
This week we remember
This week we will remember Thomas Wake and Rod 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.
He had received four Chief Constable's commendations, one for calmness when confronted by a man with a loaded shotgun. He was 53 years old and left a widow and two sons.
Thomas Arthur Wake
Thomas Arthur 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.
Obituaries
Michael Bray
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Michael Bray who retired as a Constable in 1993 at Epping & Clacton.
Michael passed away on the 17th January 2023 aged 77 years.
Frank Bell
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Frank Bell who retired as a Sergeant in 1984 at Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford Control Room & Training Sergeant for Police Cadets.
Frank passed away on the 18th January 2023 aged 90 years.
Hi I not sure if I can get any information on this, but I was wondering whether you may have heard about anything new on Timothy Hatcher, the man that's been missing from his home in Great Baddow since before Christmas. We heard that a man had been arrested and released on bail and nothing since then, I look forward to hearing from you on this matter.