News 27 May to 2 June
After more than 30 years as a detective, Assistant Chief Constable Kevin Baldwin shared his best advice with the newest officers joining Essex Police at last Friday’s Passing Out Parade.
The class of 5/23, made up of 30 men and 23 women, took their oaths at a special ceremony led by ACC Baldwin, who joined policing in 1992.
Among the special guests at the ceremony were his family, including serving police office and ACC Baldwin’s son, PC Nick Baldwin.
Fyfield: Cyclist injured following collision during Ride London
We are investigating a collision during the Ride London event where a cyclist sustained serious spinal injuries.
A bike and a car were in collision in Ongar Road, Fyfield at around 10.25am on Sunday 26 May.
It was reported the vehicle – believed to be a silver Ford Focus – had entered a road that had been closed to allow the Ride London event to take place.
It then left the scene.
The cyclist sustained four fractures to their vertebrae.
We believe there will be a significant number of people who will have witnessed what happened and we need them to come forward.
If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
 Tackling violent crime is working in Basildon
"Violent crime down, ASB down and 1638 less victims of crime: tackling violent crime is working in Basildon.
"Our job is to identify and catch criminals, tackle violent crime and safeguard the most vulnerable people in our community.
"It’s not always easy, but in the last 12 months we’ve focussed on the most violent crimes through proactivity, targeted operations and hard work, and we’re seeing the fruits of our labour."
 Nana Oppong and Israar Shah
Pair jailed for total of at least 64 years for murder of Robert Powell
The family of a man killed in a drive-by shooting outside a party have thanked our officers after two men were jailed for a total of at least 64 years for his murder.
Robert Powell, 50, was gunned down after leaving a party in Roydon, Harlow, in the early hours of 13 June 2020.
The principal organiser of the hit, Nana Oppong, 44, and co-defendant Israar Shah, 39, have been convicted of murder.
On Friday 31 May, they were sentenced to life imprisonment at Woolwich Crown Court.
 Colin Higgins
Man sentenced to eight years after being found guilty of rape
A man, who sexually assaulted a woman in 2020 has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of rape.
Colin Richard Higgins, 54 of Copperfield, Chigwell appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, 31 May where he was sentenced, concluding a four-year investigation by Essex Police Crime and Public Protection Command.
Essex Police received a report on 17 June 2020 of a woman being seriously sexually assaulted the previous day. After assaulting her, Higgins said “you’re not going to call the police are you” before leaving.
Higgins was arrested on the day of the report and later charged with rape of a woman over 16 and two counts of breach of a restraining order.
Following a four-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court which began on Monday, 13 May, the jury found him guilty of rape and one count of breach of a restraining order.
 Become a volunteer police officer
Join Essex police Special Constabulary at Cineworld, Festival Leisure Park on Saturday 8 June 10am to 2pm to find out more about becoming a volunteer police officer.
Registration not necessary. Friends and family are most welcome.
 Colchester: Ballin’ with a Bobby is back
Essex Police have teamed up with the Essex Rebels and Active Essex for a fourth consecutive year to provide free basketball sessions to communities in Colchester.
Ballin’ with a Bobby is open to boys and girls of school age and has proved enormously popular over its first three summers with 300 youngsters showing up to shoot some hoops and show off their skills.
The project, initiated by PC Dex Adams of the Colchester Community Policing Team, aims to keep young people active throughout the summer, divert them away from anti-social behaviour and crime, and build positive relationships with the police.
 Billericay: Tribute to ‘beautiful, kind soul’ after fatal collision
The family of a 19-year-old woman have paid tribute to her after she passed away following a collision in Billericay in April.
Ellie-Mae Hill was one of four people in a car that was involved in a single-vehicle collision at the junction of Pipps Hill Road and Oak Road in Billericay at around 12.40am, Thursday 25 April.
Four people were taken to hospital. Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, Ellie later died in hospital. Her family continue to be supported by our officers while our investigation continues.
We received a call at 9.50pm on Tuesday 28 May reporting two people had been seriously injured at an address in Cambridge Road.
When officers attended they found a woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s injured and, sadly, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives investigating the deaths have charged a man with two counts of murder.
Calogero Ricotta, 63, of Cambridge Road, Ugley, faces two charges of murder and one count of actual bodily harm. He appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 31 May.
Maria Nugara, 54, and her son Giuseppe Morreale, 29, lived in Ugley and sadly both died at the scene.
 Harlow: Pair guilty of murdering man in drive-by shooting
Two men have been convicted of carrying out the killing of 50-year-old Robert Powell in Roydon, Harlow, on 13 June 2020.
Nana Oppong, 43, and Israar Shah, 39, organised and carried out the killing of 50-year-old Robert Powell in Roydon, Harlow, in the early hours of 13 June 2020.
Mr Powell, who had left a party at an address in Water Lane at around 4.45am, was shot eight times and later died in hospital.
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Upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 3 June
9:30am to 11:30am
Elmstead Community Centre, School Road, Elmstead Market.
10am to 11am
Vange Library, Southview Road, Basildon SS16 4ET
10:30am to 11:30am
The Orchards Cafe, Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford
12pm to 2:30pm
Tesco, Great Dunmow
Tuesday 4 June
10am to 12pm
Good Easter St Andrews Church, Souther, Cross Road, Chelmsford
11am to 12pm
Little Hallingbury Post Office, Lower Road, Little Hallingbury
1pm to 2pm
Tea on the Heath, Pond Lane, Hatfield Heath
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Foundry Court, Colchester Road, Manningtree.
3pm to 4:30pm
Witham Town Hall, Heritage Suite
6pm to 6:30pm
Tesco Express, Rayleigh Road, Eastwood
Wednesday 5 June
10am to 11am
Jaywick community & Resource Centre, Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick.
10am to 11am
Costa Coffee 76/78 High Street, Billericay CM12 9BT
10:30am to 11am
Coffee Morning St Andrews Church, Halstead
11am to 12pm
Ashfields, Green Street, Great Canfield
12pm to 1pm
Senior citizens lunch - Highwoods community Centre
2pm to 3pm
Takeley Park, Station Road, Takeley
Thursday 6 June
10am to 11am
Marks and Spencer, Staine park, Stanway
10:30am to 11:30am
Community 360, Long Wyre Street
10:30am to 11:30am
The Council Offices, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea.
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tiptree Tea Rooms, Wilkin And Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester
2pm to 3pm
The Beacon Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred
8:30pm to 9:30pm
D-Day Beacon Lighting and Service, St Nicolas Church
Friday 7 June
9am to 10:30am
Touchpoint, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted
10am to 11am
Pams Place, Vicarage Mead, Thaxted
10am to 12pm
Dementia cafe - St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Harlow
10am to 12pm
Walton Food Bank, Standley Road, Walton on Naze.
11am to 12pm
Costa Coffee, Highbridge Retail Park, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1BY
Saturday 8 June
9:00am to 10am
Parkrun, Central Park, Chelmsford
10:30am to 11:30am
Quadrant Department Store, 220 Moulsham Stret, Chelmsford
11am to 3pm
Sewards End Community Fete, Radwinter Road
11am to 1pm
Unit 17, The Grove Shopping Centre, Witham
3pm to 4pm
Shared Space, 593 Southchurch Road, Southend
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Bits 'n' Bobs Tea Rooms, 14 High Street, Southminster
Sunday 9 June
10am to 2pm
Property marking - The Common, Saffron Walden
11am to 5pm
Weeley Community Day, Old Clacton Road, Weeley.
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
 Street crime is often opportunistic
Be aware of your surroundings and only use your mobile & other devices when it feels safe to.
Be fraud smart
Don’t let criminal’s win
Stay vigilant when booking live sports event tickets.
Beware of fake ticket scams targeting sports fans.
Avoid unsolicited links and use a credit card for purchases over £100 for extra protection.
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Roads Policing Prosecutions Support Officer £24,921
Hate Crime Officer £27,789
Disclosure and Barring Service Decision Maker £27,789
Contact Centre Officer £24,921 to £27,351
Detention Officers £28,409 to £32,335
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
 This week we remember
Charles Norwood
Charles Norwood served with Essex County Constabulary from 1 Feb 1911. On 31 May 1915 Charles volunteered for military service at Shoeburyness Garrison, enlisting with 245th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery serving as Sergeant 122436. He suffered the effects of a gas attack and died on 4 June 1917 from the injuries that he had received.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
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