News 3 June to 9 June
 D-Day memorial escort for Normandy veteran Don
Mr Sheppard travelled to the memorial in an adapted mobility vehicle and was escorted by officers from our roads policing unit including motorbike riders.
Former Royal Engineer Don Sheppard, from Basildon, is Essex's oldest Normandy veteran.
Alongside thousands of Allied soldiers, Mr Sheppard landed on Normandy coast on 6 June 1944. His task was to secure Juno beach.
The 104-year-old had previously served in north Africa and Sicily prior to D-Day.
 Canvey: Six arrested in five drugs warrants
Six people have been arrested as officers carried out warrants at four addresses across Canvey Island.
Inside one property was several mobile phones believe to be connected to drug dealing, as well as thousands of pounds in bank notes. Another property contained a more than half a kilo of suspected Class A drugs.
 Tiptree: Man sentenced to more than 13 years after daylight attack
A violent offender has been sentenced after stabbing a man in the neck in broad daylight in Tiptree.
 Chelmsford: Violent offender jailed after knife attack
Work by our detectives has led to a man being jailed for 10 years for stabbing a friend in an unprovoked attack in Writtle.
 National Volunteer Week: 3-9 June
Last week we celebrated and thanked our wonderful volunteers who give up so much of their time to supporting policing in our communities across Essex.
 Billericay: Tributes to 'dearly loved' daughter after fatal collision
Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Crays Hill have made several arrests and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
 Ugley: ‘A massive void in our hearts’: Tribute to mother and son after deaths in village
The family of Maria Nugara and Giuseppe Morreale, who passed away in Ugley, have paid tribute to their loved ones.
 Colchester: Two jailed over serious assault
Two men have been sentenced to six years and nine months each after pleading guilty to Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, following a serious assault in Colchester in January.
On Tuesday, 9 January, Essex Police received a report of a 16-year-old boy sustaining serious injuries at Queen Street in Colchester.
The victim was taken to hospital with stab wounds and received life-saving treatment. His condition was initially believed to be life-threatening but he has since made a full recovery.
CCTV enquiries indicated that the victim had been involved in an argument with two men inside Pepes Chicken Shop shortly before 6:30pm. During this argument the victim was stabbed a number of times before managing to escape onto the street.
The investigation identified Kaya Adu, 19 and Rushi Jadeja, 21 as being responsible for the assault . They were arrested in Colchester on 13 January and they were charged with attempted murder. Adu was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Following a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on 9 April, both men entered guilty pleas to grievous bodily harm with intent, which was accepted.
Both men appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on 4 June and both sentenced to six years and nine months. Adu was ordered to spend an additional three years on license.
A man appeared in court on Monday 3 June, charged with theft of a car and vehicle related offences.
Hisham Ali, 19, of Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, was remanded into custody to appear at Southend-on-Sea Magistrates’ Court to answer five charges, including:
- Theft of a car;
- Dangerous driving;
- No insurance;
- Fail to stop for police.
The charges relate to the theft of a high-value car in Grays on Saturday 1 June. The car was reported to have been stolen shortly before 3am on Saturday 1 June.
Hisham Ali has also been charged with a second count of driving with no insurance on 2 March 2021.
Clacton: Officers make arrests 30 mins after aggravated burglary
Quick work by our officers has meant three men were arrested within 30 minutes of an aggravated burglary in Clacton on Monday 3 June.
We were called to an address at the Gorse Lane Industrial Estate in Brunel Road at around 2.15am.
It was reported a group of men in balaclavas and knives were breaking into a unit there.
Officers attended and found a vehicle leaving the site and carried out a pursuit.
The men inside the car decamped a short time later and were arrested within 30 minutes of the call coming into us.
Stolen items and a balaclava were found inside the vehicle.
Three men from London – aged 19, 25, and 30 – have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and are currently in custody.
 Let's talk
Upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 10 June
9:30am to 11:30am CVST, Harwich Hub, High Street, Dovercourt.
10am to 11am Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey EN9 3EL
10am to 11am Fraud talk - Oasis Café, Frinton Free Church, Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea.
11am to 12:30pm Kent Elms Library, 1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh on sea
2:30pm to 3:30pm Costa, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford SS4 1PN
Tuesday 11 June
10am to 11am Costa Coffee, Kiosk, 14, Northlands Pavement Pitsea Centre, Pitsea, Basildon SS13 3DU
10:30am to 12pm Witham Town Hall, Heritage Suite
10:45am to 11:45am Rochford Banking hub, West Street, Rochford SS4 1AJ
11am to 12pm Morrison's Cafe, Western approach, Southend on sea
11am to 12pm Spacious Place Cafe, Thurrock Christian fellowship, 2-4 Chase Road
1:30pm to 2:30pm Foundry Court, Colchester Road, Manningtree.
3pm to 4pm East Tilbury Hub, Princess Avenue, East Tilbury
Wednesday 12 June
9am to 1pm Braintree Market
10:30am to 12pm Alresford book cafe, St Andrews Church, St Andrews Close, Alresford.
10:30am to 11:30am Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree.
2:30pm to 3:30pm Coffeelink, 73-75 Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea.
4pm to 6pm The Megacentre Rayleigh, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh SS6 7UT
4pm to 5pm Stansted Library, 72 Chapel Hill
Thursday 13 June
10am to 12pm Oasis Cafe, Frinton Free Church, Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea.
10am to 11am M & S Food Unit, 1 Brook Park West, T Grove, Clacton.
10am to 2pm Broomfield Hospital Atrium, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET
10:30am to 11am St Mary's Church, Steeple Bumpstead
11am to 12pm Morrisons - 175 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet
2pm to 3pm Sainsburys Rayleigh Weir, 21 Stadium Way, Benfleet
4pm to 6pm The Ironworks, 90 High street, Southend on sea
Friday 14 June
9:30am to 4:30pm 600 Southchurch Road, Southend on sea
10am to 11am Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary Way, Little Clacton.
10:30am to 11:30am Lakelands Centre , Stanway
10:30am to 11am Birdbrook Community House
11am to 12pm Knightswick centre - Furtherwick Road Canvey Island,
1pm to 2pm IKEA Lakeside customer restaurant, Heron Way, Essex
2pm to 3pm Morrisons - Northwick Road, Canvey Island
Saturday 15 June
9:30am to 10:30am Billericay Library 143 High Street, Billericay CM12 9AB
10am to 11am Marks and Spencer , Staine park , Stanway
11am to 12pm Great Tarpots library, 127 London Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet
12pm to 4pm Southchurch Hall Gardens, 1-19 Southchurch Hall Close, Southend on sea
2pm to 3pm South Benfleet Library High Road, South Benfleet
Sunday 16 June
10am to 11am The Martello Lounge, The Promenade, Clacton.
12pm to 2pm Chelmsford Museum, Oaklands park, Chelmsford
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
 Be aware of keyless car theft
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 is being 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 if this is an option and if so how to set it up.
We recommend using additional physical security devices such as a Steering Wheel Lock, Driveway Security Bollard or On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Port Lock, to help increase security.
Be fraud smart
Criminals set up fake websites or social media profiles to sell tickets for major events (such as sports, music or theatre) that don’t exist.
It is safer to book tickets through the event's official seller and use the secure payment methods recommended.
 Time to do something Special
Special Constables are volunteer police officers
They have the same police powers, uniforms and equipment as regular police officers. But Special Constables give up their free time to help people and communities across Essex.
They don't get paid for their police work but they are reimbursed for expenses. This includes costs like travel. Special Constables are given training and support to prepare them to become a volunteer police officer. They develop new skills, make friends and protect those who live in, work in, study in and visit Essex.
A Special Constable is an extraordinary person. A special kind of person. If you're interested in becoming a Special Constable with Essex Police and want to find out more, head to our website.
 This week we remember
William Henry Heap
William Henry Heap served with Essex County Constabulary from December 21, 1937. Prior to that he served in the Welsh Guards from 11 January 1934 to 4 December 1937. He was commended by the Chief Constable for 'the diligent manner in which he pursued his enquiries in connection with a series of cases of breaking and entering'. On 1 December 1939 William was recalled to his former regiment. He was killed in action on Saturday 10 June 1944.
Harold Greenhaigh
Harold Greenhaigh served with Essex County Constabulary from April 26 1937. Prior to this he joined the Territorial Army on 4 January 1932, and progressed to the regulars on 4 April 1933 where he remained for exactly four years. Harold married on 25 November 1939, prior to his recall to the army six days later. He contracted a rare blood disease and as a result was discharged from the army having attained the rank of Sergeant in the Grenadier Guards. He succumbed to the disease at Black Notley Hospital on 12 June 1943.
Basil John Boggis
David Miller Kirk
David Kirk served with Colchester Borough Constabulary from 1934. In December 1939 David joined the Royal Artillery as a Lieutenant. He was killed on Friday, 16th June 1944 whilst serving as Major 148698 with 301 Battery, 127 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. David Miller Kirk was buried in grave I.C.14 at the Ranville War Cemetery in Calvados, France.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
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