News 18 September to 24 September
 Man jailed for 21 years after using social media to prey upon 26 children
A man who abused and blackmailed dozens of children after contacting them using social media has been jailed for 21 years following the largest child exploitation investigation carried out by Essex Police.
This video shows the moment Jay Lang, 24, of Thorney Bay Road, Canvey, realised he wasn't getting away with what he had done.
3 speeding drivers captured on camera as partners work together on Vision Zero patrol to keep Ashingdon pupils safe during Vulnerable Road Users Week
Man arrested after failing to stop during Vision Zero patrols
Officers on Vision Zero patrols at Heybridge were carrying out road safety policing activities, focussing on speeding, when a driver failed to stop and his vehicle was driven at an officer, before driving away.
 Roads Policing officers attend first Medic Course, specially designed for our officers
As part of a new initiative , 11 Roads Policing officers join emergency service colleagues on first RPU Medic Course, hosted by Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust, to train officers in post incident care at serious collisions.
 Horse riders wanted to help us to protect our heritage and our rural communities
Essex contains many historical and scheduled monuments and it’s important they are protected against damage and criminal activity.
Harlow: Drug dealer jailed after warrants executed across west Essex
An extensive investigation involving analysis of mobile phones and text messages linked Sonny Ali-Malpeli, 22, to the KASH drug line, operating in areas of Harlow and Waltham Abbey.
Eastwood: Man sentenced following serious collision
A man, who purposely drove at someone has been sentenced to four years in prison following an investigation by our Serious Crime Directorate.
Colchester: Victim 'forever grateful' to police after abuser jailed for 21 years
The offending of Robert West, of Whitehall Road, Colchester, dated back to the 1980s and took place over 15 years.
Harlow: Man dies following collision
We were called to reports a vehicle had left the road and come to stop in a river in Burnt Mill Lane shortly after 10pm yesterday (Thursday 21 September).
Nine more arrests by our Operational Support Group officers
Officers from our Operational Support Group made a further nine arrests yesterday as part of investigations relating to driving offences, sexual offences, and modern slavery.
West Thurrock: Dispersal order in place
A dispersal order was in place in West Thurrock this weekend following information suggesting a large car meet was due to take place there.
Road closed after collision in Clavering
We attended he scene of a collision involving a bus and car in Clatterbury Lane, Clavering.
Clacton: Man charged with fourteen sexual offences
A man has been charged with multiple sexual offences, as part of an ongoing investigation within our Public Protection Investigation Team.
Southend: ASB patrols for Southchurch Road and Maple Square
The two areas are part of 11 hotspot zones across the county that will benefit from a share of a £1.1m investment by the PFCC to combat ASB.
 It's not too late to make a change – Mark’s story
In the last year, Essex Police has partnered with The Change Project to break the cycle of domestic abuse by asking perpetrators to #Reflect on their behaviour and encourage them to self-refer to get help.
Dispersal order in Harlow to tackle car cruising in town
A dispersal order was in force in Harlow this Saturday night and Sunday morning ahead of a planned car cruising event.
 Help us solve the murder of Beverley Brinkley in Harlow 20 years on
A new £20,000 reward has been issued by the charity Crimestoppers for any information that will help detectives catch the killer of a Harlow woman murdered more than 20 years ago.
Let’s share our roads responsibly, keeping them safe for everyone
Vulnerable Road Users Week, Essex Police, 18-24 September 2023.
Southend: Boy arrested for serious assault
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Southend on Tuesday evening.
Colchester: broken headlight leads officers to drug possession arrest
Officers were on routine patrol, when they stopped a car being driven in Ipswich Road, Colchester, after officers spotted its broken headlight and drugs.
 Crime prevention work vital as Essex farm machinery thefts continue to reduce
There’s a variety of tactics owners of expensive equipment and machinery can use to secure property.
 Essex Police Community Choir opens their doors to the public for the first time
Essex Police Community Choir is the new name for our police choir and to celebrate, they are now opening membership to the public.
Alongside Neighbourhood Watch, did you know we run our own Watch schemes, under the umbrella of Essex Watch?
Chelmsford: Man charged with robbery and sexual assault
Detectives investigating an incident during which a woman was robbed have arrested a man.
 Chelmsford: Remains of two people discovered in murder investigation
A woman has been charged with two counts of murder following an investigation by detectives and staff from our serious crime directorate.
Loughton: Appeal for footage after officer injured and stolen car recovered
We are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage that will help with our investigation into a stolen car in Loughton.
Thurrock: Men sentenced for multi-million pound theft
Two men, who defrauded a company out of over three and a half million pounds, will spend a combined total of 8 and a half years in jail.
Nazeing: Man charged with burglary
A man has been charged in connection with a break-in in Nazeing earlier this month.
 Hare coursers and poachers 'not welcome' in Essex
Our rural engagement officers understand their effect on rural and more isolated communities
 Crime prevention advice
Keep your things safe
Mobile phones, medication and other personal items can be tempting for an opportunistic thief.
Take them with you or keep them out of sight.
Be fraud smart
What is 7726?
7726 is a number that you can text to report unwanted spam text messages or phone calls on a mobile to.
The number ‘7726’ was chosen because it spells ‘SPAM’ on an alphanumeric phone keypad – that’s a handy way of remembering it.
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 This week we remember
George William Gutteridge
 George Gutteridge joined Essex County Constabulary in April 1910 and served 8 years before joining the army. He re-joined Essex Police on 23 February 1919 and by 1922 was based at Stapleford Abbots. On 26 September 1927, George was fatally shot in the head whilst on duty.
Ernest George Weavers
Earnest Weavers joined Essex Constabulary in 1911 and transferred to served with Southend Borough Constabulary from 1 April 1914. He enlisted with army later the same year and was in France for twenty eight days when he died on 28 September 1915.
Alfred Mann
Alfred Mann served with Essex County Constabulary from 4 May 1897 and joined the army on 31 July 1915. He enlisted for the Military Mounted Police and was sent to France where he had seen barely two months service before he was killed on 28 September 1915.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
 Obituaries
David Frampton
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague David Frampton who retired as a detective inspector in 1999 and served with the Southend Borough, Training School, Drugs Squad, Basildon & Southend. He passed away on 5 September 2023 aged 74 years.
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