News 12 May to 18 May
 Man charged in connection with dog remain finds
We're continuing our investigation after the discovery of 37 dead dogs at a property in Crays Hill on 13 May.
The operation, conducted with the RSPCA and Basildon Council, also found around 20 live dogs in need of veterinary care. Two men were arrested on suspicion of fraud and animal cruelty. One was released on bail, while 25-year-old Ovaeed Rahman of Hope Road, Billericay, was charged with multiple offences including animal cruelty and fraud. He appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on 15 May and was remanded in custody pending a June hearing.
A public portal has been set up for evidence submissions, though police urge against submitting rumours or third-party reports to avoid hindering the investigation.
Two arrests over dog incident
A woman in her 30s reported being bitten in Highwood Lane at 2.50pm on 13 May and sustained an injury to her arm.
The dog was with another dog and we have been working to locate them and their owner since the incident.
On Saturday 17 May, a 61 year-old man and a 59 year-old woman, both from Loughton, were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control.
They have both been released on bail.
The dogs have since been seized since the incident took place.
 Rural policing team officers reunite owners with £55k of stolen machinery
Essex Police’s Rural Engagement Team recently reunited GAP Group with a stolen digger and dumper truck, recovered from a truck attempting to leave the UK via Harwich International Port.
The equipment, taken from a site in Doncaster, was part of over £100,000 worth of stolen construction machinery recovered during a port operation in collaboration with the National Construction and Agricultural Theft Team and the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service. During the operation, officers inspected 210 HGVs. A 29-year-old Polish man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and remains on bail.
In the year leading up to April 2025, the team recovered 68 stolen vehicles, including 34 pieces of agricultural and construction machinery.
Fatal collision
We were called to reports of a collision near to the Esso service station on Start Hill at 2.30am on Sunday 18 May where a silver Renault Megane had left the road.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, attended the scene but despite everyone’s best efforts, sadly, the man, who we believe is a Polish national British citizen in his 60s, died a short time later.
The road was closed while we responded to the incident but re-opened shortly before 8am.
 Essex Police Chief Constable BJ Harrington
Inspection highlights improvement in investigating crime and response to the public
“Crime and anti-social behaviour continues to fall in Essex and we are pleased that HMICFRS have recognised how we have improved in ‘responding to the public ‘and ‘investigating crime’ since our last inspection.”
That’s from our Chief Constable following the release of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) most recent report published on Wednesday 14 May.
Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said:
“Ensuring that we look after our people so they can serve the people of Essex is essential. Equally ensuring the quality of the crime data to measure success and target resources is fundamental to reducing crime. So being assessed as ‘good’ in these two areas shows we are getting the foundations right.
“Essex Police remains unfairly funded in comparison with other forces and parts of the country so to be assessed as ‘adequate’ across the complex range of services we deliver is recognition of the immense work by our officers, staff and volunteers along with the strong partnerships we have across Essex. There are areas identified where we need to improve and, in every area, we want to get better. We are already working on these and this is acknowledged in the report.“
Appeal to trace girls in connection with investigation
We are trying to identify two girls who may be able to help our investigation after a man was charged with outraging public decency in Pitsea.
It was reported a man had exposed himself in Caister Drive shortly before 8.30pm on Monday 28 April.
Tyrone Griffith, 57, of Caister Drive, Pitsea, was arrested has since been charged with outraging public decency.
He appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on 2 May and is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 30 May.
As part of our investigation we want to speak to two girls who we want to speak to as witnesses.
They are both described as white, 13 or 14 years-old, of medium build, with dark brown or black hair, and wearing dark-coloured clothing.
 Five years in prison for credit card fraud
Anita Mirmohammadi, 31, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for stealing nearly £200,000 from her employer in Brentwood, where she worked in the finance team.
Between 2018 and 2022, she used a company credit card and fraudulent invoices to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury purchases from Harrods and Selfridges, and holidays to Mexico, Turkey, and Dubai.
Her fraud was uncovered during routine financial checks, and she was arrested at Gatwick Airport in May 2022. Found guilty after a trial in March 2025, she now faces a confiscation hearing in November under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Second charge over burglary
Detectives have secured charges against a second man in connection with a burglary at a home in Witham.
An address in Pippin Croft was broken into at around 5.35pm on 10 April and a safe was stolen.
On Saturday 17 May, 38 year-old Robert Binder, of Wakering Road, Barking was charged with burglary.
He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 19 May).
 Man jailed following 'road rage' incident
Anthony Larwood, 42, from Chelmsford, was jailed for four and a half years with an additional three years on licence after a violent road rage incident in Basildon.
On 17 February, following a driving dispute, Larwood attacked another man with a hammer, causing serious head injuries. He had initially damaged the victim’s car and later returned to strike him while the victim was on the phone to police.
Larwood admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon. He also received a concurrent nine-month sentence for the weapon charge and was ordered to pay compensation.
A woman arrested in connection remains on bail.
Burglary arrest
We received reports of thefts at properties in West Hanningfield and Little Baddow on 3 May and 11 May respectively.
Officers investigated and identified a vehicle they believed was linked to these thefts, which was stopped by armed officers in Little Baddow on Thursday 15 May.
Inside the vehicle were a number of items believed to be stolen, and the 52-year-old driver from Chelmsford was arrested on suspicion of two counts of theft.
He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and possession of an imitation firearm.
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Upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 19 May
9:30am to 11am
CVST Harwich Hub, 276 High Street, Dovercourt
9:30am to 12pm
Epping Market, High Street, Epping
11am to 1pm
Brentwood High Street
12pm to 1pm
St Helena Hospice Cafe, Unit 4 Angora Business Park, Colchester
2pm to 3pm
High Street, Great Wakering SS3 0DW
3pm to 4pm
The Martello Lounge, The Promenade, Clacton
3pm to 3:30pm
Henham Community Store, High Street, Henham
6pm to 7pm
Black Lion, High Roding
7pm to 8pm
Esquires Coffee House , Unit 7, Building B Chesterwell Mews, Leda Way, Colchester
Tuesday 20 May
7am to 9am
Hockley Train Station, Station Road, Hockley Essex SS6 7HJ
10am to 12pm
Co-op Food, 45 Spa Road, Hockley SS5 4BE
10am to 1pm
40 London Road, Southend
10am to 11am
Daily Bread, St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton
10:30am to 12pm
Witham Town Hall, Heritage Suite, Witham
11am to 12pm
Hardie Park Cafe, Hardie Road, Stanford-Le-Hope
11am to 12:30pm
Tesco, Prince Avenue, Westcliff
Wednesday 21 May
10am to 11am
Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary way, Little Clacton,
10am to 11am
Old Harlow High Street, Old Harlow
11am to 12pm
Town Council office, Unit 1 Wych Elm House, Nevendon Road, Wickford, Essex
11am to 12pm
Walton Forum, High Street, Walton on the Naze
12:30pm to 3pm
Dementia Day, Maldon Town Council, Market Hill, Maldon
Thursday 22 May
10am to 11am
McDonalds, Hartley Brook Road, Clacton
3pm to 4pm
East Tilbury Hub, Princess Avenue, East Tilbury
Friday 23 May
10am to 11am
Asda Supermarket, Bull Hill Road, Clacton
10am to 12pm
Walton Foodbank, Standley Road, Walton on the Naze
10am to 11am
Oasis cafe, Orsett church centre, High Road
10am to 2pm
Harwich Lower Marine carpark, Wick Lane, Harwich.
11am to 1pm
Blackthorne Road, Canvey Island
11am to 12pm
Starbucks Coffee Shop, Southernhay, Basildon SS14 1EB
11am to 12pm
The Brooklands Community Shop, 12 Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick
2pm to 3pm
Costa Coffee, T Grove Brook Park West, Clacton
Saturday 24 May
9am to 10am
Chelmsford Park Run, Central Park, Chelmsford
10:30am to 12:30pm
The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED
11am to 1pm
B&Q Chelmsford, Homelands Retail Park, Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford
11am to 12pm
Co-op, Flitch Green
5pm to 7pm
Church Parade, Canvey Island
Sunday 25 May
11am to 12pm
Golden Cross Parade, Rochford SS4 1UB
5pm to 7pm
Saxon Court, Benfleet
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
 Crime prevention advice
Safer aging, stopping abuse
Everyone deserves to live safely, free from abuse and neglect, no matter their age.
Abuse can take many forms, and it's vital for us to recognise and prevent it within our communities.
Charity Hourglass works to end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK.
Find out more about signs of abuse and the support available.
Be fraud smart
We need your help to stop fraudsters
Fraud is not only about financial loss but can also have an impact on someone’s confidence, mental health and sometimes their futures.
To tackle fraud the Essex Multi Agency Against Fraud has launched a new survey to further understand the types of fraud affecting our neighbourhoods and what is not being reported. Help us know more about how we can help combat fraud by completing the survey.
Your voice matters in making Essex a safer place for everyone.
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Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
 This week we remember
Reginald Thomas Hunt
After training, police constable Reginald Thomas Hunt was posted to Clacton and then to Grays. He left the police on 7 September 1941 and joined the R.A.F. the following day. He was the wireless operator of 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve when, in the early hours of 20 May 1944 the aircraft was hit by light flak and crashed. All the crew, presumably including Reginald, were killed on 20 May 1944.
Albert Ronald Oxenham
Police constable Albert Ronald Oxenham joined Essex County Constabulary on 27 September 1937, having previously worked as a waiter at The Queens Hotel in Hastings. After training at Headquarters, Albert was posted to Brentwood, Rochford and Canvey Island. Albert joined the R.A.F. on 6 October 1941. He was killed in the early hours of Monday, 22 May 1944.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
 Obituaries
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