News 8 January to 14 January
 Epping Forest: Community officers launch new series of engagement events
In the coming year, the team are planning quarterly engagement events in Loughton, at New City College in Debden and in Epping.
 Tai Parsons
Basildon: Brothers sentenced for dealing cocaine
A 23-year-old and 19-year-old were sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on Wednesday 10 January thanks to an Essex Police investigation.
 Colchester: Two charged with attempted murder
Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Colchester.
 Dragos Munteanu
Harlow: Man jailed for 2021 burglary
Thanks to a robust investigation by our determined Harlow CID, a man who admitted a 2021 burglary has been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment. Dragos Munteanu.
Southend: Officers make quick arrest in shoplifting incident
Officers quickly arrested a man on suspicion of theft following reports of shoplifting at a shopping centre in Southend.
 Jamie Lewis
Canvey Island: Man jailed for life for murder of Matt Portwood
Jamie Lewis has been told he will spend at least 24 years in prison.
Harlow: Prolific shoplifter banned from town shop
Man stole almost £2,000 of food in four months as he targeted garage
 Colchester: Anti-social behaviour falls by 36% in 12 months
The city has two of Essex’s 11 Operation Dial zones – hotspot policing areas funded by a £1.1m investment from the PFCC.
 Michael Howard
Southend: Tribute following fatal collision
The family of a man, who died following a collision in Southend have paid tribute to him.
Four charged in connection with vehicle-related offences
Four men will appear in court today to answer charges of theft and conspiring to steal motor vehicles.
Westcliff: Drug supply charges secured
Officers have charged a man with several drug offences after a call to a disturbance in Westcliff.
 Basildon: Landmark nitrous oxide supply conviction secured
Vehicle stopped in Southernay, Basildon, with drugs and thousands of pounds found inside.
Almost 300 drink and drug driver arrests in December 2023
296 drivers were arrested in December 2023 as part of our Christmas anti drink drive campaign called "Drink Driving. Together We Can Stop It."
Our officers arrested 30 people for shoplifting in the past week
And 25 have now been charged with shop theft and other related offences
Colchester: Appeal after Boxing Day assault
We would like to speak to anyone with information or dashcam footage after a man was injured in Colchester on Boxing Day.
Thurrock: Two charged with GBH at Lakeside
We were notified by colleagues in the ambulance service of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
 Chelmsford: Appeal after assault near city centre
Officers are releasing a number of images of people they would like to speak to in connection with an assault that happened in Chelmsford.
 Witham: Man charged over assault
Two people were left with injuries having been assaulted in Allectus Way in the early hours of Sunday 7 January.
“Criminals aren’t welcome in Castle Point”
That's the message from the district's top officer as crime falls and more crime is solved in 2023.
Tendring: Hard work paying off as crime falls and more crime solved
District Commander Chief Inspector Ella Latham says "we’re not complacent, we know there’s still more we can do."
 "Epping Forest is a bad place for criminals"
That’s from the district’s top police officer as figures show crime fell and more crime was solved in 2023.
Billericay: Appeal following serious collision
It was reported a car and a bike were in collision in Southend Road, at the junction with Outwood Common, at around 6.30am on Saturday 6 January.
Five more arrests as we protect the public
Specialist officers have made five more arrests as we continue to tackle those suspected of causing harm in our communities.
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Upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 15 January
11am to 12pm
Costa Coffee, Highbridge Retail Park, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1BY
6.30pm to 7.30pm
Doddinghurst Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst
Tuesday 16 January
10am to 12pm
Tesco, Prince Avenue, Westcliff
10.30am to 11.30am
Spacious Cafe, Thurrock Christian fellowship, 2-4 Chase Road
1.30pm to 2.30pm
The Beacon Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred
4pm to 5pm
Cliffs Pavillion, Station Road, Southend
7pm to 8pm
West Horndon Scout Hut, 145 Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon
Wednesday 17 January
10am to 12pm
Outside Tesco's, Church Langley, Harlow
10am to 11am
Hullbridge Parish Council, 98 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley SS5 6EX
12.30pm to 2pm
Pams Place, Vicarage Mead, Thaxted
1pm to 3pm
Scott's of Southend, Sutton Road, Rochford SS4 1LQ
1pm to 2pm
1 Cage Lane, Boxted Cross, Colchester
1pm to 2pm
Harpers cafe, 1 Cage Lane, Boxted Cross, Colchester CO4 5RE
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Earls Hall Parade of Shops, Prince Avenue, Southend
5pm to 6pm
Mcdonalds, 266 Eastern Avenue, Southchurch, Southend
7.15pm to 8.15pm
Southend Mosque, 191-197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea
Thursday 18 January
10am to 12pm
Walton Library, 52 High Street, Walton on Naze.
10.30am to 1pm
Harlow Library, Harlow Town Centre
10.30am to 11.30am
4 Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester
1pm to 4pm
Jubilee Hub, 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden
5pm to 6pm
Stansted Library, The Exchange Stansted, CM24 8AQ
Friday 19 January
10am to 11am
Leafy Coffee Co, 1530 London Road, Leigh
10am to 12pm
Walton Food Bank, Standley Road, Walton on Naze.
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Costa, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford SS4 1PN
5pm to 6pm
Co-op, Church Road, Stansted
Saturday 20 January
10am to 10.30am
Leisure world, Cowdray Ave, Colchester
10.30am to 11.30am
Manningtree Market Square, Market Place, Manningtree
2pm to 3pm
Poplar Nurseries, Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1HR
2pm to 4pm
Poplar Nurseries Ltd, Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester
Sunday 21 January
10am to 11am
Lakelands Community Centre 2 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester
10.30am to 11.30am
Priory Park Visitors Centre, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
 Protect your car from thieves
Keyless entry to a car works by a fob or card emitting a signal. When it comes close to the vehicle it allows you to unlock the doors and start the engine. This can be exploited by thieves who use an amplifier to tap into this signal to gain access.
You can help reduce this signal by storing the car fob in a faraday pouch when not in use. These use special material to help prevent the signal being picked up.
Some keyless signals can be switched off when you are not using the car. This feature is not always obvious and may involve a combination of button presses. Your manufacturer or car manual should have information on this.
Perhaps you may want to consider a physical security devices like a steering wheel lock to help increase security.
Be fraud smart
Did you really miss a delivery? Be wary of fake emails and texts.
Stop - Do you remember ordering anything? If you did check the information matched the original order.
Challenge - Is it the same? Does it have the correct email domain?
Protect: If you think it is a scam, contact your bank and report it to Action Fraud.
 Join our team
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Business Advisor £33,915
Airport Communications Officer £24,921
Criminal Justice Administrator £24,921
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Geographic Facilities Assistant £21,432 to £22,677
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Detention Officers - £26,334 to £30,424
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
 Obituaries
Roderick Clare
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Roderick Clare who retired as a D/Insp in 1996 and served in South Wales, transferred to Essex and served at Harlow, Chelmsford and Headquarters.
He passed away on the 18 December 2023 aged 81 years.
Leslie Blyth
The Chief Constable regrets to inform you of the sad death of our former colleague Leslie Blyth who retired as a Constable in 1995 and served at Basildon and Weapons Trainer at Headquarters.
He passed away on the 3 December 2023 aged 82 years.
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