News 16 June to 22 June
 Follow the journey of one of our newest police officer recruits
Ruby-Mae is one of the newest members of the Chelmsford Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Before becoming a police officer, Ruby had planned to go to University. She balanced her time between working as a waitress and studying at college. But a captivating talk by an Essex Police Officer ignited a spark within her. It unveiled a new pathway she had never considered before and set her on an exciting journey.
 Harwich: Watch as officer chases down dangerous driver
When we talk about working to keep our neighbourhoods safe, this is exactly what we mean.
Watch as PC Johnny Lee chases down a man who’d been driving dangerously in Harwich.
PC Lee was in a police car which had got behind a vehicle being driven by 24-year-old Charley Lance.
When the officers initially asked him to stop, Lance fled and began driving at speeds of up to 80mph in residential areas.
The vehicle eventually came to stop, and Lance tried to run away.
But PC Lee was too quick for him, and he was arrested.
Lance, of Orwell Road, Dovercourt, was charged with, and admitted, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance and was sentenced to 13 months in jail.
Thurrock: Three arrested after moped robbery
Police Dog Kaiser has been at it again!
We received a report of a robbery of a moped in Chadwell St Mary at 4pm on Friday 20 June.
The victim had been threatened with a knife by a group of people who were also on mopeds.
Local officers were able to track the group to Tilbury with the help of helicopter air support.
At the same time, PD Kaiser and his handler approached the group from the other direction without them knowing and surprised them as they walked in grassland near Feenan Highway.
 Gang who stole cars jailed for over 33 years
Essex Police, Serious and Organised Crime Unit, 7 men, OCG, Organised Crime Group, jailed for 33 years, conspiring, money laundering operation.
On Saturday 1 February, Southend were playing Kent-based Sittingbourne FC when security staff at the Roots Hall Football Stadium spotted a man going back and forwards to the toilets.
He was stopped and searched and a packet of white powder was found. Officers were called and the substance, which was later confirmed to be cocaine, was seized.
At interview John Millie of Kenley Gardens, Hornchurch, provided a statement where he made a full admission.
And on Friday 13 June at Chelmsford Magistrates Court the 39-year-old admitted possession of a Class A drug.
He was sentenced to a three-year Football Banning Order which restricts his access to matches. He was fined £484, ordered to pay £85 costs and a £184 surcharge.
 Detectives secure 10-year prison sentence for drug dealing 'music promoter'
A complex investigation has led to the conviction of three individuals who used the guise of the music industry to run a crack cocaine and heroin operation across London and Essex.
Sheldon Johnson, known as “Lucky British,” posed as a music promoter while leading the drug line. He was arrested in June 2024 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Associates Nyasha Best and Annette Lawrence, a music artist known as Lisa Mercedez, were also convicted. Best received 7 years, while Lawrence was given a 2-year suspended sentence with community service and rehabilitation requirements.
Over £25,000 in cash and £250,000 in designer goods was seized. Proceeds of Crime Act action is underway to recover further criminal profits.
Burnham: Four arrests after incident of disorder
Officers investigating reports of disorder in Burnham-on-Crouch on Monday 16 June have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to get in touch.
We were called to reports of people fighting in Remembrance Avenue and Station Road at around 5.30pm.
Local officers attended, along with colleagues from the ambulance service.
Six people were taken to hospital with injuries which were not described as serious.
Two 16-year-old boys and a 50-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of affray and a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of GBH and violent disorder.
They are currently being questioned.
M11: Fatal collision
Officers investigating a serious collision on Monday 16 June are now in a position to confirm that a man has sadly died.
We were called at just after 2.30pm to reports of a collision involving an HGV and two vehicles between junctions 7 and 8.
Emergency services attended the scene and despite the best efforts of all involved the driver of one of the cars, a 21-year-old man, died at the scene.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.
A second man was taken to hospital with injuries which are described as life-threatening.
The 57-year-old driver of the HGV was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and causing injury by careless driving. He has been released on police bail.
The motorway was closed for around 12 hours while care was given, a full investigation was carried out, and the road was repaired.
Our enquiries are on-going.
 Drink driver banned following collision
Roads Policing officers were called to a single-vehicle collision at the A13 slip road onto the Rayleigh Spur Roundabout earlier this year.
When they arrived at the scene on the evening of Saturday 11 January, they found a badly damaged car on the grass verge.
The driver was subject to an investigation after failing a roadside breath test.
Adrian Dumitru of Bridge Road, East Ham, London was charged with driving with excess alcohol after the 49-year-old was found to be two-and-a-half times over the legal limit.
He pleaded guilty to the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court when he appeared on Tuesday 10 June.
He was banned from driving for 40 months and fined more than £600 in addition to court costs.
 Let's talk
Upcoming community police events across Essex this week
Monday 23 June
10am to 11am
CVST Hub, High Street, Harwich
11am to 1pm
Brentwood High Street
3pm to 4pm
Morrisons Supermarket, Waterglade Retail Park, Old Road, Clacton
3pm to 3:30pm
Henham Community Store, High Street, Henham
Tuesday 24 June
10am to 11am
Daily Bread, St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton
10am to 12pm
Community In a Cup, Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon
10:30am to 12pm
Witham Town Hall, Heritage Suite, Witham
12pm to 1:30pm
South Essex College, High Street, Grays
12pm to 1pm
St Helena Hospice Cafe, Unit 4 Angora Business Park, Colchester
3pm to 4pm
Poundland, 43-45 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea
Wednesday 25 June
10:30am to 12pm
Alresford start up cafe St Andrews Church, St Andrews Close, Alresford
10:30am to 11:30am
Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree.
10:30am to 11:30am
Flowers Community Hall, Lime Close, South Ockendon
12:30pm to 1:30pm
The Beacon Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred
Thursday 26 June
10am to 11am
The Brooklands Community Shop, 12 Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick
10am to 11am
Morrisons Supermarket, Centenary Way, Little Clacton
11am to 12pm
Springfield Library, St Augustine's Way, Springfield, Chelmsford
11am to 12pm
Miracle House, Silver Island Way, Wickford, SS12 9NR
Friday 27 June
10am to 12pm
Walton Food Bank, Standley Road, Walton on the Naze.
12pm to 1pm
IKEA Lakeside (Customer restaurant), Heron Way, Essex
3:15pm to 5:15pm
Edwards Hall School, Macmurdo Road, Leigh
Saturday 28 June
9am to 11am
Hadleigh Cycle park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh
10am to 5pm
Purleigh Village Fete, Purleigh Village Hall, Mill Hill, Purleigh, Maldon
10am to 11am
Jaywick Library, Golf Green Road, Jaywick
11am to 12pm
Orleto Lounge, 2 East Square, Basildon SS14 1HS
12pm to 3pm
Trust Links, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon
2pm to 4pm
Harlow Town Library, The High, Harlow
Sunday 29 June
2pm to 4pm
Hadleigh cycle park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh
For full details of upcoming events, please visit the Essex Police website and enter your postcode.
 Crime prevention advice
Stay safe and stay cool
Don’t give burglars an open invitation
We all love to let the fresh air in during hot weather, but open windows and unlocked sheds can be an easy opportunity for thieves.
Here’s how to stay safe while keeping cool:
- Lock windows when you leave the room
- Hide valuables from view
- Lock sheds and gates so they can’t access the tools that might help to break into your home.
Be fraud smart
Could the link in that message be fake?
Criminals will use ‘phishing’ links in messages to try and trick you into parting with your personal or financial information.
Be cautious of any unexpected texts and if it looks suspicious, forward the text to 7726 which will report it to your phone provider.
 Join our team
Police staff jobs
Firearms Enquiry Officer £26,106
Chief Finance Officer £99,087
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) £26,106
Detention Officers £29,109
Visit our website for full advert, job descriptions and application form.
 This week we remember
Leonard Wilfred Vernon
Leonard Vernon served with Essex County Constabulary from 6 November 1935. From Headquarters he was posted to Romford from 21 December 1935 and then Harold Wood from 20 November 1936. Subsequently Leonard moved back to Headquarters where he remained until leaving the service on 26 October 1941. The following day he joined the Fleet Air Arm. He died on Friday 26 June 1942 whilst serving as Leading Airman FX/88496 at H.M.S. Goshawk, Royal Navy.
Richard Beart Ball
Richard Ball served with Essex County Constabulary from 1 May 1935 having previously served in the army from 30 January 1928 - 15 April 1935. After training Richard was posted to Chelmsford and subsequently saw service in the north of the county. On 9 February 1942 he joined the R.A.F. He went missing on 27 June 1945, whilst serving as Flight Sergeant 1320457 with 117 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He has no known grave and is commemorated on Column 449 of the Singapore War Memorial in Singapore.
Read more about other Essex officers on the Essex Police Memorial Trust website.
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