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Working with rural communities, not just for them
07:00 05/07/2026Following Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington’s promise to farmers, the first Essex Rural Independent Advisory Group has been set up
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Crays Hill: Three jailed for 44 years over shooting incident
16:17 02/07/2026Thanks to the meticulous work of our Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) Johnny Smith, 20, Donny Archer, 27, and Nelson Buckland, 21, were convicted on Thursday 12 March following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.
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Protecting our heritage for the future
17:15 30/06/2026Officers from our Rural Engagement Team work with neighbourhood teams to tackle heritage crime, highlight the impact of anti-social and encourage people to report their concerns to police
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Buying stolen goods may get you more than you bargained for, warns Business Crime Team
18:00 26/06/2026Our Business Crime Team is visiting car boot sales and markets on the look-out for vendors selling stolen or counterfeit goods
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Search for wanted man following sentencing
15:29 26/06/2026Detectives are carrying out extensive enquiries to locate a man who is wanted after failing to answer to court bail and attend his trial.
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We are taking action to reduce violent crime by focusing on prevention, early intervention and visible policing.
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We are working to reduce vehicle nuisance across the district.
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We are working to reduce anti-social behaviour and associated crime in Wickford, focusing on the High Street, Cranfield Park Road and the BP garage.
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In Progress.