News 23 October to 29 October
 Tips to keep everyone safe this Halloween
This Halloween we would like to remind everyone to think of others and be considerate about those not taking part in Halloween. We will take a robust approach to anyone causing problems.
Playing practical jokes on neighbours you don’t know or throwing things at their houses because they’re not taking part in trick or treat is unacceptable. In many cases it may actually be criminal in nature.
If you decide to go trick or treating, please think carefully about which doors you knock on, particularly if you know there are elderly people living there. Where possible prearrange visits to neighbours and friends.
We want everyone to enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night by keeping themselves safe and making sure they do not cause problems in their communities.
Follow the link for downloadable posters and colouring sheets.
 South Wales police officer assisting with Essex trials
Three arrests in first ever Live Facial Recognition deployments
Three people have been arrested, including one on suspicion of rape, as we continued our work to tackle violence and high harm offences through new technology.
 Harlow: Spotting the signs of modern slavery and human trafficking
Officers have been visiting businesses in Harlow to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking.
 Epping Forest: Patrolling officers listen to residents and retailers
Epping Forest Town Team officers kept a watchful eye over the areas of Buckhurst Hill and Loughton on Thursday 26 October.
 Antonella Castelvedere
Colchester: Manipulative man jailed for life after murdering his wife
A man who killed his wife and initially claimed he had acted in self-defence has been convicted of her murder thanks to the overwhelming evidence collated by specialist officers and staff.
 Dave Peck
Westcliff: Man sentenced for manslaughter of Dave Peck
A man who admitted killing Dave Peck with a crossbow at a pub in Westcliff just before Christmas last year has been sentenced following work by specialist detectives.
 Ashton Rowbotham
Grays: Tributes paid to teenager after murder investigation launched
The family of a teenager who died in Grays have paid tribute to him as officers continue to investigate the circumstances of his death.
 Theydon Bois: Dispersal order set to combat anti-social behaviour
The order remain in place from 3pm on Monday 30 October until 3pm On Wednesday 1 November.
 Basildon: One arrested over fire
We were called by the fire service shortly after 6am on Wednesday 25 October who reported a fire in Elizabeth Way. After an appeal for information, we have arrested one person and we're treating the fire as arson.
 Uttlesford: Stolen scooters recovered and speeders ticketed
Officers have recovered two stolen scooters while carrying out proactive work in Saffron Walden.
Castle Hedingham: Arrest after car with cloned plates stopped by officers
Officers were on patrol on the A131, travelling towards High Garrett, when they identified a vehicle which was showing as using cloned number plates.
 Harlow: Two men jailed following investigation into serious assault
The pair, both 19, were responsible for seriously injuring a man, aged in his 20s, in Harlow in January 2021.
Benfleet: Swift arrest made after aggravated burglary
We were called shortly before 7.10pm on Friday 27 October, to reports of an ongoing incident at an address in Kimberley Road, Benfleet.
 Jailed - Levi Whalley
Leigh: Man jailed over series of attempted car robberies after extensive investigation
A man has been jailed for five years after threatening drivers in Leigh and Basildon and forcing his way into cars.
Specialist officers make another 18 arrests across Essex
Officers from our Operational Policing Command, including the Operational Support Group (OSG) made 18 arrests yesterday.
 Jailed - Adrian Codreanu
Braintree: Man jailed for 12 years over violent attack on two victims
Adrian Codreanu was jailed for a total of 12 years at Chelmsford Crown Court at the conclusion of a five-day trial on Friday 20 October.
Harwich: Man charged after police officers assaulted
A man has been charged after an incident in Harwich in which two police officers were assaulted.
 Clacton: Wanted woman arrested in targeted patrols
Officers have been carrying out targeted patrols across Tendring today as they continue to tackle those committing crime in the area.
Colchester: Man arrested over attempted robbery
A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in Colchester.
Harlow: Teen arrested over multiple thefts
A teenager has been arrested by officers patrolling Harlow town centre in connection with investigations into multiple thefts.
Grays: Teen admits breaching gang injunction
A teenager has admitted breaching a gang injunction following work by specialist officers in Grays.
Basildon: Man convicted of abusing girls over a decade
Work by one of our specialist sexual offences teams has ensured justice for two women who were abused when they were girls over the course of a decade.
Laindon: Victim speaks out after man jailed for 12 years for sexual abuse
The survivor of non-recent sexual abuse has bravely spoken out about her experiences, after a man was jailed for 12 years.
Officers made 19 arrests on suspicion of shoplifting in the past week
17 of them have subsequently been charged with theft offences and other related matters
A12 driver arrested for drugs possession
Initially caught speeding, the driver had no insurance or licence Officers later searched a property connected to the suspect and found cash, suspected Class A drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Chelmsford: Teen arrested and stolen bikes recovered
A teenager’s been arrested and seven suspected stolen bikes recovered in Chelmsford.
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16 upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 30 October
9am to 10.30am
Limes Community Centre, Limes Avenue, Chigwell
9.30am to 11.30am
Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) High Street, Dovercourt.
1pm to 2pm
Abbots Hall , 39 Ladbrook Drive, Colchester CO2 8RW
Tuesday 31 October
12pm to 1pm
The Place, Pitsea Leisure Centre, 13 Northlands Pavement, Basildon SS13 3DU
Wednesday 1 November
10am to 12pm
Outside Co-Op, Old Harlow
10am to 11.30am
Layer Breton Church, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester
11am to 12pm
Knightswick Shopping Centre, Foksville Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7AD
2pm to 3pm
Morrisons, Northwick Road Northwick Retail Park, Canvey Island SS8 0SW
Thursday 2 November
10.30am to 11.30am
One Colchester Hub 4-6 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1LH
11am to 12pm
Prettygate Baptist Church, 25-27 Prettygate Road, Harlow
12pm to 1pm
McDonalds, Staple Tye, Harlow
12.30pm to 1.30pm
Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop, Factory Hill, Tiptree, CO5 0RF
Friday 3 November
10am to 11am
Jaywick Community & Resource Centre, Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick
11am to 1pm
Douglas Matthew House, Off White Lyons Road, Brentwood
Saturday 4 November
9am to 11am
Park Run - Gunpowder Park, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey
10am to 12pm
McGrigor Hall, 85 Fourth Avenue, Frinton on Sea.
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
Crime prevention advice
 Darker nights
Give burglars nowhere to hide, the use of outdoor lights is a good deterrent. They can also help you feel safer when coming or going in the dark.
Be fraud smart
Criminals target people by pretending to be from your bank or a fraud team, advising you that your account has been compromised.
You are then told you need to transfer your money to a new account that has been set up whilst they investigate.
Don’t assume that a phone call, email or text is authentic. Ask yourself if it could be a scam.
It's ok to say no and contact the organisation through a route you know to be genuine.
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Police staff jobs
Business Services Assistant - £23,121
Project Manager Estates Services - £41,928
BSA Secretary - £24,921
Detention Officers - £26,334 to £30,424
Resolution Centre Investigators £28,299 to £32,754
Contact Handlers (full time) £27,279 - £32,754
Contact Handlers (part time) £16,103 per annum
Police Fire and Crime Commissioner's Office jobs
Complaints Manager - £48,966
Staff Officer to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner - £39,036
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
 This week we remember
Herbert James Button
Herbert served with the Grenadier Guards before joining Essex Constabulary on 7 January 1913. He was stationed at Dovercourt where, just before the outbreak of war, he managed to halt a runaway horse that had bolted along the High Street, but only after he had been dragged some considerable distance.
With the declaration of war on August 4, 1914, Herbert was recalled to the colours and rejoined his colleagues with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards at Chelsea Barracks. Two other Essex policemen, Percy Battle and Stapleton Hollett, were also reservists with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards and were recalled at the same time.
Herbert Button was killed in the action close to Shrewsbury Forest. He died on November 1, 1914.
Before his death Herbert Button had written to his Inspector in Harwich. The letter was published in the Essex Weekly News on October 16, 1914.
"I am quite well and alive for the present, although perhaps not very safe. As I write, shells are whizzing over and bursting near. We are right in the thick of it here, and it's hot stuff. I have had some narrow escapes but have been lucky, although one never knows who may be next."
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
 Obituaries
John Gaut
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague John Gaut who retired as a Constable in 1991 and served at Billericay, Laindon Traffic, Brentwood, & Regional Crime Squad.
He passed away on 3 October 2023 aged 80 years.
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