http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/ Public news RSS feed for Essex Police Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:34:06 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/house-burglaries-investigation/ A man has been charged with two counts of burglary following an investigation by detectives Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/colchester-child-protection-team-ensure-repeat-offender-is-jailed-for-online-crimes/ Lee Arthurs has been jailed for five years for breaching his order and committing further offences Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:38:37 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/marine-unit-arrest-boat-rescue/ A busy weekend saw our Marine Unit officers locate a wanted man, rescue a boat with engine failure and report two riders of personal watercraft for speeding on the water Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:24:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/grays-shop-theft-conviction/ Neighbourhood Policing Team officer arrested the thief just 30 minutes after the report was made by the Southend Road shop Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:59:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/four-men-drugs-charges/ Four men have appeared in court on drugs charges following an investigation by Castle Point Neighbourhood Policing Team Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:36:04 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/basildon-sexual-predator-jailed-for-15-years/ Following an extensive and far-reaching investigation across Essex and London Jack Kingsbury has been jailed for more than 15 years for his persistent offending. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:20:20 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/pfcc-chief-constable-announcement/ Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst announces Rachel Nolan as preferred candidate for Chief Constable of Essex Police Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:16:27 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/tackling-drink-and-drug-driving-ahead-of-the-summer/ Officers have made 13 arrests for drink and drug driving as part of a summer road safety operation. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:20:57 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/witham-driver-sentenced-after-high-speed-crash-left-victim-in-coma/ A man left in a coma after being struck by a speeding driver in Witham is still recovering, as the driver responsible is sentenced for dangerous driving offences. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:02:17 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/rochford-man-arrested-after-disturbance/ Six officers were injured while responding to reports of a man carrying a knife in Rochford. An 18-year-old man has since been charged with eight offences. The officers are recovering. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:16:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/ten-jailed-essex-cocaine-supply-network/ Ten offenders jailed after two-year investigation dismantles Essex cocaine network linked to over £1m drugs and more than 45 years’ sentences. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:22:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/southend-two-arrested-after-incident-involving-vehicle/ Two people arrested after teenage girl suffers serious injuries in Southend vehicle incident; police appeal for witnesses following Chalkwell Park incident. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:22:57 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/chelmsford-central-park-murder-investigation/ Family of Radwan Shakur have paid tribute to a “kind soul” following his death, as two people are charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Chelmsford. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:50:59 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/world-cup-2026-ready/ Essex Police has robust plans in place to keep communities safe during the 2026 World Cup, with extra patrols, support for victims, and clear safety advice. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:40:34 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/chelmsford-100-metre-cordon-in-place/ Two people arrested in Chelmsford after warrant executed, with properties evacuated and cordon in place as a precaution. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:27:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/twenty-nine-arrested-competition/ Officer targeted areas in Southend, Castle Point, Rochford, Basildon, Harlow and Stansted. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:16 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/bobby-bloomfield-tribute/ Twelve-year-old Bobby Bloomfield has been named after a tragic incident in Pilgrims Hatch, as his family pay a heartfelt tribute. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:30:56 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/woodford-green-robbery/ Essex Police secure eight-year sentence for offender who posed as an official to carry out robbery following joint investigation with Metropolitan Police colleagues. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:02:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/pilgrims-hatch-murder-investigation/ Two people have been charged with murder and four more arrested following the death of 12-year-old Bobby Bloomfield in Pilgrims Hatch. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:33:26 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/shoebury-investigation-into-fire/ We’re working alongside fire service colleagues to investigate an incident in Shoebury. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:37:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/chigwell-man-charged-sexual-assault/ We have secured sexual assault charges against a 49-year-old Chigwell man. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:34:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/chelmsford-attempted-murder-investigation/ Man charged with attempted murder after a serious incident in Chelmsford appears in court and is remanded into custody. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:05:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/linford-investigation-after-fire/ We’re investigating an incident in Linford which led to damage being caused to a number of buses. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:50:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/colchester-two-arrested-after-city-centre-disturbance/ Two men have been arrested as part of our response to an incident in Colchester in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 6 June. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:52:09 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/stanstedelsenham-man-arrested-after-exposure-incidents/ A man has been arrested as part of our investigation into reports of exposure incidents in the Stansted and Elsenham areas. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:01:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/tiptree-appeal-after-fatal-collision/ Detectives continuing to investigate a serious collision involving a vehicle and bicycle in Tiptree can confirm a man has sadly since died in hospital. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:40:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/southend-off-duty-detectives-struggle-with-thief...-days-after-11th-marathon/ A Southend detective detained a shoplifter during a 12-minute struggle just days after completing his eleventh marathon of the year, with the offender later charged and sentenced. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/saffron-walden-arrest-after-assault-on-teen-at-skatepark/ A teenage boy has been arrested after an assault at a Saffron Walden skatepark left a victim with a concussion. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:39:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/colchester-appeal-after-raven-shot-in-suspected-wildlife-crime/ We are appealing for information after a raven was shot in West Bergholt. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:29:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/stolen-van-recovery-delights-holidaymaker/ A St Osyth holidaymaker was contacted by our rural engagement officers to say they’d recovered his stolen van and tools Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:40:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/tribute-oakley-barnett/ Family pay tribute to 14-month-old Oakley Barnett who died in November 2024. His mother was convicted of his murder at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday 28 May following a complex and sensitive investigation led by detectives from Essex Police. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:32:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/community-speed-watch-celebrates-20-years/ Community Speed Watch is a community-led road safety scheme, delivered by volunteers within their own neighbourhoods to tackle the impact of speeding. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:05:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/preventing-disorder-in-southend/ On Tuesday 26 May, we acted quickly and early to keep the city safe. We want your views on our operation. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:02:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/halstead-cocaine-supply-charge/ A man is due to appear in court charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine in Halstead following an investigation by Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:39:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/tendring-speed-checks/ One of our PCSOs carried out speed checks across Tendring in May in response to residents’ concerns Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:51:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/celebrating-our-volunteers/ A massive thank you to everyone who gives their time to make our county a safer place to be. Could you? Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:47:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/three-year-football-banning-orders/ Colchester United’s dedicated football officer PC Niki Howard worked with Met Police colleagues to secure three-year match bans for two Colchester men Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:10:49 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/witham-cocaine-dealer-sentenced/ A man is to serve three years in a young offender institution following a Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team investigation into cocaine supply in the Witham area Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:19:57 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/essex-police-support-national-day-of-action-on-illegal-and-unsafe-e-scooters-and-e-bikes/ We're urging anyone using or considering buying an e-scooter or e-bike to check the law before hand. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:28:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/clacton-open-day/ Around 2,000 people attended the Tendring Neighbourhood policing team’s open day at Clacton Police Station, with activities, partners and emergency services taking part. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:59:56 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/free-firebike-training-helping-essex-motorcyclists-stay-safe-on-the-roads/ The FireBike initiative is designed to engage with motorcyclists on key road safety issues, promote safe riding and encourage continuous learning. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/june/38-lfr-arrests-in-may-including-for-rape-as-total-number-hits-160/ It means since we first deployed our vans in August 2024, we’ve made 162 arrests. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:17:31 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/basildon-two-people-jailed-for-running-man-off-road/ Fifty-year-old Hollie Dance and 26 year-old Thomas Summers, were convicted back in April over an incident where a man was chased in his car by two other vehicles, rammed, and then driven at once he was out of the car. Sun, 31 May 2026 15:42:05 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/stay-safe-from-fraud-and-scams/ Rochford neighbourhood policing officers visited a local group to deliver fraud advice on scams, spoof calls and bank safety Fri, 29 May 2026 18:53:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/marine-unit-rescues-kitesurfer/ After rescuing a kitesurfer in difficulty, Essex Police Marine Unit urges water users to check tides, weather and wind speeds before heading out Fri, 29 May 2026 12:41:06 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/knife-bin-clearout-removes-thousands-of-weapons-from-essex-streets/ Dozens of arrests made and around 6,000 knives removed from Essex streets during a week of action tackling knife crime. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:16:26 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/epping-woman-guilty-of-murdering-son/ Emma Barnett, of Chester Road, Debden, jailed for life for murdering Oakley. Thu, 28 May 2026 17:40:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/basildon-drugs-charges-following-roads-policing-stop/ Officers stopped a vehicle in the Festival Leisure Park area for a routine documents check. They reported the driver then made off from them but was detained nearby a short time later. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:31:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/stay-safe-in-the-water/ Our Marine Unit has been patrolling the rivers Blackwater and Colne, Brightlingsea, Mersea and Point Clear, promoting water safety, byelaws and responsible personal watercraft use Wed, 27 May 2026 17:49:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/basildon-trio-sentenced-after-investigation-into-cocaine-supply/ Three members of a Basildon cocaine supply network have been sentenced following an Op Raptor investigation which uncovered large-scale drug dealing. Wed, 27 May 2026 11:02:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/warned-fined-for-fly-tipping/ Two Dovercourt men have been issued with formal police warnings and fined after they dumped waste in remote rural lane near Harwich Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:52 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/knife-and-drugs-possession-charges/ A Basildon man has been charged with possession of a knife and possession with cannabis after his arrest by neighbourhood policing officers Tue, 26 May 2026 17:25:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/teenager-arrested-cocaine-supply/ A teenager arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine by a Castle Point neighbourhood policing officer has been bailed pending further investigation Tue, 26 May 2026 15:12:37 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/drugs-and-motoring-charges/ A man is to appear in court on drugs and motoring charges following an investigation by Southend Local Policing Team Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/road-safety-team-opens-time-portal---and-a-can-of-worms---for-classic-car-owner/ While the tradition of displaying a tax disc has long since disappeared, vehicle tax hasn’t. Mon, 25 May 2026 08:05:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/national-award-pd-kaiser/ The pair were recognised by National Police Chiefs' Council after a year of outstanding work. Sun, 24 May 2026 16:42:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/brentwood-two-arrested-after-vehicle-stopped/ Two men have been arrested after officers stopped a vehicle believed to be linked to recent vehicle thefts. Sun, 24 May 2026 11:53:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/passenger-polly-not-impressed-parrot-found-travelling-in-dangerously-overloaded-van/ Loose cargo, open doors, unsecured timber and even a caged bird found in the rear of van that tipped the scales at nearly three tonnes over the legal limit. Sun, 24 May 2026 08:05:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/roads-policing-unit-spread-road-safety-message-at-pre-launch-of-new-scalextric-model/ Celebrating Essex Police’s roads policing heritage and road safety at the UK Slot Car Festival. Sat, 23 May 2026 15:37:59 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/essex-community-goals-returns/ Teams have until Monday 1 June to register. Sun, 24 May 2026 15:33:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/grays-three-stolen-vehicles-found-hidden-in-vans/ “We will continue to work with partners and forces across the country to track down stolen vehicles and those responsible.” Sat, 23 May 2026 08:05:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-drug-line-dismantled-as-officers-step-up-patrols-of-greenstead/ Two people have been jailed after a county lines drug line linked to a stabbing in Greenstead was dismantled by Essex Police. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:32:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/harlow-sex-offender-jailed-for-creating-ai-child-abuse-images/ Registered sex offender jailed for creating AI images of child abuse following Essex Police investigation This highlights the importance of our campaign with BT and EE – Fake or Real? Know the Deal – to protect families in the age of deepfake. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:56:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/chelmsford-public-tip-offs-help-jail-prolific-drug-line-offender/ A Chelmsford drug dealer who ran a lucrative Class A drug line linked to violence and exploitation has been jailed for more than five years. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:29:31 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/safeguarding-spot-checks/ The team visited hotels, licensed premises and vape shops in the city. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:57:31 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/harlow-investigation-into-series-of-fires/ Officers are investigating a series of fires on land off Third Avenue, Harlow, and are increasing patrols while working with partners to prevent further incidents. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:27:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-dangerous-child-sexual-abuser-jailed/ Two families have thanked Essex detectives for their investigative work - which ensured a dangerous child sexual abuser was jailed for his crimes. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/live-chat-summer-demand/ We have a team of specially trained contact handlers ready to help the public this summer, with officers urging people to pick the right channels for the help they need. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:26:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/two-arrested-and-properties-searched--as-sexual-offences-investigation-launched/ Two more people have been charged in ongoing Essex investigation into human trafficking, rape and sexual offences; two men already charged and in custody ahead of June court hearing. Wed, 06 May 2026 13:25:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/motorist-admits-drink-driving-while-disqualified/ A motorist arrested in Clacton for driving while drunk and disqualified and found in possession of cocaine has admitted it in court Fri, 22 May 2026 08:39:00 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-greenstead-sexual-assault-investigation/ Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in the Greenstead area of Colchester have today charged a man with nine offences. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:11:49 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/clacton-cannabis-bank/ Clacton Neighbourhood Policing Team seized 960 plants. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:05:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/chelmsford-shoplifter-jailed/ A shoplifter has been jailed for 19 weeks for seven thefts from Chelmsford city centre convenience stores following a neighbourhood policing team investigation Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/marine-unit-coastal-patrols/ Our Marine Unit are continuing their work along the Essex coastline to keep visitors and our marine community safe Tue, 19 May 2026 17:06:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/tilbury-frostbite/ Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken targeted action following local feedback. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-man-charged-with-supplying-class-a-drugs/ A man has been charged with offences linked to the supply of crack cocaine and heroin following a police investigation in Colchester. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:03:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/southend-five-year-sentence-for-man-who-groomed-13-year-old-online/ A man who groomed a 13-year-old girl online and arranged to meet her at a Southend hotel has been jailed for five years following a police investigation. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:22:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/three-illegal-escooters-seized/ Following complaints about illegally ridden e-bikes and e-scooters in the Rochford area, neighbourhood policing officers seized three e-scooters in West Road, Rochford Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/chelmsford-patrols-following-reports-of-disturbance/ Our officers have been visible in the Sawkins Avenue area of Chelmsford this weekend following reports of a large disturbance there on Saturday night (16 May). Mon, 18 May 2026 06:16:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/harlow-four-arrested-following-disturbance/ Essex Police were called to the Asda at the Water Gardens shopping centre at around 2.50pm today (Sunday 17 May). Sun, 17 May 2026 16:41:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-charges-as-officers-target-thefts/ A woman has been jailed for 16 weeks while another’s been told to pay compensation following work by Colchester’s Neighbourhood Policing Team to tackle acquisitive crime. Sat, 16 May 2026 13:32:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/cold-norton-appeal-following-serious-collision/ It was reported a blue Ford Transit van and a grey Nissan Qashqai were in collision on Lower Burnham Road, between Fambridge Road and Rookery Lane, at around 5.40am on Friday (15 May). Sat, 16 May 2026 10:33:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/van-goes-topless-after-driver-misjudges-height/ The van driver admitted that he was not from the area and had not realised the bridge was too low for his vehicle to pass under safely. Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/witham-vape-shop-closure-order/ Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team and Witham Town Council supported a joint investigation by Braintree District Council and Essex County Council’s Trading Standards into a shop selling illegal tobacco and vapes in Witham Fri, 15 May 2026 17:28:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/loughton-tackling-road-crime/ The operation focused on identifying dangerous driving behaviours and every offence dealt with prevented a potential collision and reduced harm. Fri, 15 May 2026 14:54:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/new-england-cannabis-plants-seizure/ Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team seized a large cannabis grow after spotting it in an abandoned pub in New England near Sturmer Fri, 15 May 2026 14:53:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/plans-to-improve-response-to-hare-coursing/ Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said: “We are committed to supporting our rural communities and do more to tackle hare coursing”. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:03:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/chelmsford-crackdown-drink-drug-drivers/ Operation Limit day of action exposes dangerous driving behaviour, targeting drink and drug drivers with warnings that impairment can last into the next day. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/heybridge-arrests-made-drugs-and-cash-seized-across-warrants/ Two men have been arrested after neighbourhood officers carried out drugs warrants in Heybridge, seizing cash, suspected cocaine and evidence of supply. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:26:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/ebonys-story/ An Essex woman has waived her legal right to anonymity to talk about the impact of being raped and harassed by her former partner. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:15:14 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/man-charged-wild-birds-eggs/ Following an investigation by our Rural Engagement Team, a Benfleet man has been charged with offences relating to the collection of wild birds' eggs Wed, 13 May 2026 17:47:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-man-charged-assault/ We are continuing to appeal for more witnesses after a man was charged with seriously assaulting another man in Colchester city centre. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:18:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/toby-speller-marine-unit-launch/ The new Essex Police launch honouring special constable Toby Speller, will help our Marine Unit to keep marine communities and coastal visitors safe Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/canvey-dealer-caught-returning-home-with-knife-and-stash-of-drugs/ A police officer has urged residents to keep reporting drug activity after intelligence from the public helped secure long prison sentences for two Canvey drug dealers. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:56:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/halstead-man-charged-over-burglaries/ We received a call at around 5.20pm on 9 May that an elderly resident had found a man inside their address in Chapel Street. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:57:17 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/colchester-class-a-drug-dealer-jailed-after-response-to-community-concerns/ A Class A drug dealer has been jailed after Operation Raptor officers acted on residents’ concerns about drug dealing in the New Town area of Colchester. Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/braintree-county-lines-gang-sentenced-after-filming-abuse-of-vulnerable-men/ Detectives dismantled a county lines gang who took over the homes of two vulnerable men, abused and humiliated them, and shared footage online as part of their criminal operation. Mon, 11 May 2026 11:50:44 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/leigh-witness-appeal-after-man-assaulted/ Detectives are investigating after a man reported being attacked by a group of men in Leigh-on-Sea on Saturday evening (9 May) Sun, 10 May 2026 16:48:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/tilbury-firm-action-on-anti-social-behaviour/ Thurrock’s Neighbourhood Policing Team focused on tackling anti-social behaviour in Tilbury, with a busy 48-hour period of targeted engagement across the town. Sun, 10 May 2026 13:13:40 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/benfleet-charges-secured-in-burglary-investigation/ Following an investigation into a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Benfleet area a man has been charged Sat, 09 May 2026 15:15:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/canveyoperation-vision-zero---keeping-you-safe-on-the-roads/ Officers and partners came together for a day of action on Canvey Island, combining enforcement, education and community engagement to help keep roads safe for everyone. Sat, 09 May 2026 13:41:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/waltham-abbey-fail-to-stop-collision/ Officers investigating a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Waltham Abbey are appealing for dash cam footage or witnesses to get in touch Sat, 09 May 2026 11:50:34 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/southend-disperal-order-in-place-for-weekend/ A dispersal order is in place in the city from Friday 8 May until Sunday 10 May to prevent anti-social behaviour. Sat, 09 May 2026 09:08:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/witham-attempted-murder-investigation/ A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as part of our investigation into an incident in Goda Close, Witham. Fri, 08 May 2026 16:07:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/hotspot-patrols-arrests-asb/ There are 15 hotspots zones in town and cities across Essex. Fri, 08 May 2026 15:36:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/burnham-on-crouch-arrest-following-serious-collision/ It was reported three vehicles were involved including a black Nissan Qashqai on Dunkirk Road at around 1.40pm. Fri, 08 May 2026 12:58:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/brentwood-appeal-after-man-bitten-by-dog/ A man in his 70s was bitten by a dog at the junction of Sawyers Hall Lane and Highland Avenue at around 7.30am on Saturday 18 April. Fri, 08 May 2026 12:22:14 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/chelmsford-officers-make-arrest-and-recover-knife-after-calls/ Armed officers arrested a teenage boy and recovered a knife within minutes of reports of threats in the Regiment Gate area of Chelmsford. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:10:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/pitsea-woman-sentenced-in-connection-with-fatal-collision/ Roman and Darcie Casselden died when the privately owned e-scooter they were riding were in collision with a car in Ashlyns on 1 February last year. Thu, 07 May 2026 08:35:09 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/rayleigh-child-abuser-convicted/ Thanks to the work of detectives who investigate sexual offences, Scott Layfield was found guilty of 26 charges, including rape and sexual assault, at Basildon Crown Court on Friday 1 May. Thu, 07 May 2026 08:28:56 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/billericay-appeal-for-witnesses-to-incident-at-football-match/ Officers investigating a report of racist abuse at the end of a football match in Billericay are appealing for witnesses to contact them. Wed, 06 May 2026 13:09:52 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/keeping-the-essex-coastline-safe/ Officers from the Essex Police Marine Unit work onshore and on the water to keep visitors to the coast and members of our marine community safe and secure Tue, 05 May 2026 17:56:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/wickford-counterfeit-currency-sentenced/ Two men who tried to illegally print and distribute more than £2million in counterfeit cash have been sentenced thanks to an investigation carried out by the Proactive Money Laundering Team as part of the Serious Crime Directorate. Tue, 05 May 2026 17:43:57 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/thieves-recognise-city-police-officer/ An Essex Police officer has been recognised by The Colchester Association for the Protection of Property, known as The Thieves, for her work helping to protect city businesses from criminals Tue, 05 May 2026 15:27:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/port-operation-targets-plant-theft/ Essex Police Rural engagement officers make regular visits to inspect and search lorries at the county’s ports and provide drivers with security advice Tue, 05 May 2026 14:40:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/stansted-airport-vehicle-safety-checks/ Essex Police officers seized two cars for no insurance and reported 28 drivers for motoring offences during vehicle safety checks at Stansted Airport Tue, 05 May 2026 14:06:09 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/basildon-five-charges-secured-after-reported-sexual-offence/ A man has been charged with five offences after officers responded swiftly to a report of a serious sexual assault involving a teenage girl in Basildon. Tue, 05 May 2026 13:53:27 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/detectives-appeal-for-witnesses-after-disturbance-in-clacton/ Detectives investigating a disturbance in which two people suffered stab wounds are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Mon, 04 May 2026 14:55:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/appeal-following-south-ockendon-fatal-collision/ We are appealing for any information about a fatal collision in south Ockendon on Saturday 18 April. Mon, 04 May 2026 11:17:20 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/southend-dispersal-order/ A man has been arrested, a dispersal order remains in place and officers are continuing to patrol Southend following a disturbance in the city. Sat, 02 May 2026 13:37:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/thurrock-npt-asb-bikes/ Officers patrolled areas including Orsett, Blackshots Park and South Ockendon. Fri, 01 May 2026 16:23:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/essex-police-joins-multi-force-operation-to-tackle-cross-border-serious-violence/ Operation Pandilla focused on disrupting cross border offending, making a total of 85 arrests and seizing 85 vehicles across eight police force areas. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:54:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/thurrock-uninsured-vehicle-crackdown/ By targeting those who choose to drive illegally, officers can reduce the risk of harm, prevent serious injuries and deaths, and disrupt wider criminal activity through positive action. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:50:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/roof-climbing-is-dangerous/ Neighbourhood policing officers in Colchester say people climbing on roofs and abandoned buildings risk serious injury or death Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/loughton-man-charged-after-armed-arrest/ A man has been charged with a series of offences after being arrested by armed officers in Loughton. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:34:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/southend-man-detained-following-disturbance/ Essex Police officers have resolved an incident and detained a man following a disturbance inside an address in Baxter Avenue, Southend this morning (Friday 1 May). Fri, 01 May 2026 10:21:16 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/may/chief-constable-announces-retirement/ Chief Constable BJ Harrington announces retirement after 36-year policing career. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:16:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/westcliff-fatal-collision/ She will appear in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Westcliff in December 2024. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:21:59 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/driver-jailed-fly-tipping-collision/ Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit secure justice for man who has no recollection of serious collision with fly-tipped garden shed in country lane. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:18:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southend-banned-drug-driver-jailed-for-20-years-over-fatal-collision/ A drug dealer who drove while high on drugs has been jailed for more than 20 years after causing a fatal collision in Southend that killed passenger Carly Hicks. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:10:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/overloaded-vehicle-stopped-car-boot/ Officers became concerned after spotting a vehicle travelling with a roof load stacked unimpressively high - topped off with a large pink unicorn. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/man-jailed-crash-social-media/ A man who was driving on the A12 whilst watching videos on social media and caused the death of a loving dad has been jailed for eight years. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:37:17 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southend-uninsured-vehicles-seized/ Police seize 33 uninsured vehicles during Southend road safety operation. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/harlow-bp-theft/ The 40-year-old woman was also charged with breaching her CBO and court bail. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:11 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/hare-coursing-tell-us-what-you-know/ Uttlesford neighbourhood policing officers and our Rural Engagement Team are working closely with farmers, landowners and partner agencies but they also need your help to tackle hare coursing Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:03:20 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/wickford-asb/ Attention will focus on the High Street and local parks. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:05:20 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/colchester-firearms-officers-recover-stolen-vehicle-and-arrest-teenage-boy/ Officers from our Force Support Unit (FSU) were alerted to a Ford Puma in the Maldon Road area at around 11.20pm on Saturday (25 April) which was believed to have been stolen. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:59:35 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/clacton-two-men-charged-following-aggravated-burglary/ Two men have been charged and remanded after detectives quickly progressed enquiries into an aggravated burglary in Clacton that left two people assaulted in their home. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:39:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/colchester-woman-charged-with-vehicle-and-drugs-offences/ Response officers were on patrol in in the Greenstead area yesterday (Sunday 26 April) following concerns raised to us about vehicles being broken into and/or stolen there. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:53:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/drink-drivers-three-year-ban/ Thanks to a call from the public, our rural engagement officers arrested a woman more than four times the legal drink-drive limit in Kirby Le Soken. She has now been banned from driving for three years Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:11:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/shoplifter-banned-from-all-essex-co-ops/ Magistrates have ordered a Colchester shoplifter not to enter any Co-op store in Essex for 18 months Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:36:30 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/grays-man-charged-with-several-offences/ The charges relate to a number of incidents which took place throughout March and April in Grays including bikes being stolen from a local school and items worth a four figure sum taken during a burglary. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:19:08 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/van-theif-jailed-within-48-hours/ A stolen van in Maldon was tracked into London, leading to the arrest and jailing of a repeat offender within 48 hours, thanks to joint police work. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/epping-man-jailed-for-deliberately-starting-two-fires/ A man who set fire to rooms in two separate hotels where he was staying has been jailed for eight and-a-half years thanks to an investigation by our officers. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:49:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/knife-crime-in-essex-falls-as-police-focus-on-hotspot-patrols-and-prevention/ Serious knife crime in Essex falls by more than 15% in a year, with police highlighting hotspot policing, prevention work and partnership action to protect communities. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:37:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/response-policing-chelmsford/ PC Adam Blanch and PC Jordan Nicholls give an insight into the skills required on the frontline. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:01:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/epping-organised-crime-detectives-see-pair-jailed-over-firearm-supply/ A Serious and Organised Crime investigation has put two men behind bars for 12 years after a loaded 9mm pistol and dozens of rounds were recovered following a taxi stop in Essex. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:37:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/rayleighsouthend-response-officers-chase/ Rayleigh LPT caught the pair after a pursuit and foot chase. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:10:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/chelmsford-prolific-shoplifter-banned-from-city-stores/ A prolific Chelmsford shoplifter has been banned from all Tesco and Co-op stores in the city, following a neighbourhood policing team investigation. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:43:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/disqualified-drunk-driver-found-slumped-at-the-wheel-of-a-car-is-jailed/ A disqualified driver found slumped at the wheel on a busy road has been jailed after being caught almost four times over the legal alcohol limit. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:05:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/york-road-assaults-investigationion/ The trio were remanded into custody following court appearance and our enquiries continue at pace Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/hgv-driver-disqualified-after-drug-driving-collision-in-grays/ Analysis of a blood sample later confirmed the driver was almost five times over the legal limit for drugs. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:12:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/chelmsford-lpt-roy/ Sergeant Vicki Glover and colleagues visited Roy Knights at his home. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:57 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/response-policing-is-crucial-as-we-continue-to-tackle-domestic-abuse/ Our force lead for domestic abuse, Superintendent Dan Morrissey, has praised the work of our local teams in helping their communities. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:57:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/rural-engagement-team-recover-stolen-rural-equipment/ All items were recovered within 12 hours of being stolen, significantly reducing financial loss to the affected business. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/grays-shoplifter-jailed/ Grays and Stanford Le Hope: Shoplifter jailed and banned from the town centre for three years Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:37:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/silver-end-a-special-celebration/ Silver End: A special celebration as garden village commemorates its centenary Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:43:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/thurrock-district-commander/ Ch Insp Barnes has outlined his three key priorities. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:49:35 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/braintree-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-rape/ Officers have arrested a man as part of an investigation into a report of rape in Braintree. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:56:11 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/colchester-man-charged-over-serious-assault/ Officers were called to Tamarisk Way on the Greenstead Estate in Colchester at 4.15pm on Wednesday April 8 following reports a man in his 20s had been assaulted. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/harlow-man-convicted-after-donations-and-tips-stolen/ Our officers in Harlow secured guilty pleas against a prolific shoplifter in Harlow. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:07:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/were-proud-to-have-called-nicky-one-of-ours/ Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has paid tribute to a former officer who sadly died after a courageous battle with cancer. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:05 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/ready-set-sniff-four-new-police-dogs-join-the-team/ Meet Alvin, Ava, Berny and Buzz - four new police dogs now on duty across Essex, helping to keep communities safe day and night. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:44:29 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/family-tribute-man-fatal-collision/ Lee Abbott, 48, “lived life to the full” said his parents. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:23:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/rochford-stalker-who-sent-threatening-emails-to-women-is-jailed/ A stalker who repeatedly breached restraining orders by sending threatening emails to two women and contacting them via social media has today been jailed. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/brentwood-drug-dealing-trio-jailed-after-detectives-dismantle-network/ An Operation Raptor investigation shut down a Brentwood drugs line, jailing its leader for more than five years and exposing the exploitation of a vulnerable drug user. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:58:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/essex-police-tackles-stalking-by-protecting-victims-and-challenging-harmful-behaviour/ Essex Police is marking National Stalking Awareness Week by raising awareness of stalking, supporting victims, and highlighting prevention and early intervention. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:27:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/saffron-walden-thief-jailed/ A thorough investigation into three burglaries impacting on businesses in Saffron Walden has seen the perpetrator jailed and hundreds of pounds in stolen cash recovered. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/stanway-man-charged-with-attempted-murder/ A 21-year-old man charged with attempted murder following a serious assault. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:28:05 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/shoplifters-five-year-shops-ban/ A Chelmsford shoplifter detained by Britain’s oldest PCSO has been banned from several city shops for five years by a court Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:05:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/westcliff-charged-serious-collision/ A man has died after a serious collision in Westcliff, as detectives continue their investigation and appeal for information about the movements of a stolen Mercedes. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:34:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/colchester-significant-arrest-in-drug-supply-investigation/ Six charges have been authorised following a Class A drugs investigation in Colchester, with £20,000 worth of drugs and cash seized by officers. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:42:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southend-25000-seized/ Southend NPT’s Town Centre Team and Trading Standards visited three city centre shops. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:18:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/witham-assault-charge-against-officer-dismissed/ An assault case against a serving Essex Police officer has been dismissed due to an administrative issue, with misconduct proceedings continuing. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/braintree-fire/ PC Katie Wilshire and PCSO Terri Johnson from Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team were first on the scene. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:43:04 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/epping-witness-appeal-after-woman-approached/ We are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported a man tried to get into her car in Epping New Road on Tuesday 14 April Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:26:44 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/harlow-officer-cleared-of-careless-driving-charge/ A serving Essex Police officer has been cleared of driving without due care and attention during a trial at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:49:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/braintree-pair-charged-over-murder-of-helen-bloomfield/ Helen Bloomfield, 52, was found dead at her address in Aetheric Road on 19 April 2024. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:17:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/dunmow-dog-attack-investigation/ Jamie-Lea Biscoe tragically died following suspected dog attack at an address in Leaden Roding Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:31:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southend-dispersal-order-in-place-over-weekend/ Dispersal order put in place in Southend over the weekend to keep public safe and stop anti-social behaviour Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:56:05 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/prolific-shoplifters-shops-ban/ A prolific shoplifter arrested by a sharp-eyed local policing officer in Southend has now been banned for three years from the four shops he targeted Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:08:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/chelmsford-appeal-as-man-arrested-following-collision/ We were called to Broomfield Road at just after 2.50pm on Sunday 5 April to reports of a collision between a motorbike and a car. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:44:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/thorrington-appeal-after-arrest-following-collision/ Officers were called by members of the public to Clacton Road at 3.50am on 7 April to reports of an injured man in the road. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:27:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/weeley-tributes-to-man-who-did-in-collision/ Stephen Bezkorowajny, 61, was operating a cement mixer in Festival Close shortly before 10am on Monday 23 March when he was involved in a collision with a dumper truck. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:23:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southend-shakedown/ Worked with partners to ensure everyone in the city enjoyed this year's Southend Shakedown Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:56:11 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southend-stabbing-investigation/ Man charged following incident in Southend on Sunday 5 April Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:45:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/keeping-southends-roads-safe/ Every offence addressed during the operation links directly to preventing collisions, reducing harm, and saving lives. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:29:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/southminster-collision-following-fatal-collision/ We were called to Keelings Road at 6.50am today (Friday 3 April) to reports of a single vehicle collision. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:50:56 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/stowmarket-child-abuser/ Our Child Abuse Investigation Team has seen a Suffolk man jailed for abusing two girls in Essex over 16 years. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:20:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/colchester-shoplifter-jailed/ A Colchester man has been jailed for 18 months after admitting 33 shop thefts totalling £2,926.73 and breaching a court order 31 times Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:50:37 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/clacton-patrols-lead-to-arrests-after-thefts-and-breakins/ A series of arrests and court outcomes have followed thefts from vehicles and burglaries in Clacton, with stolen property recovered and returned. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:37:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/shakoor-family-fire-investigation/ A senior detective is appealing directly to the writer of an anonymous letter believed to contain key information about the 2012 Harlow house fire that killed a mum and five children. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:38:35 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/basildon-pair-convicted-of-gbh/ Detectives from Basildon CID established the victim had been chased in his car by two other vehicles from Westcliff onto the A127 and in Basildon at around 10pm on 22 October 2022. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:07:59 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/april/schools-say-no-to-knives/ Schools across the Braintree district are working with our neighbourhood policing team to reinforce messages about the dangers of carrying knives Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:26:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/crackdown-on-cloned-vehicles-to-protect-road-users-and-disrupt-crime/ Essex Police teams joined forces for a targeted operation to tackle cloned vehicles, dangerous drivers and offenders using our roads to commit crime. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:05:52 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/driver-disqualified-within-24-hours-of-drink-driving-arrest/ Tackling drink driving is a vital part of Vision Zero, as driving under the influence remains one of the leading causes of serious and fatal collisions. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:05:53 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/jaywick-ashley-warren-sentenced-over-death-of-esther-martin/ A thorough and meticulous investigation by specialist officers and staff has seen Ashley Warren jailed over the death Esther Martin in a case which is the first of its kind. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:23:06 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/tilbury-gunman-and-two-associates-jailed-after-shotgun-attack/ A gunman who fired a shotgun in Tilbury, and two men who encouraged the attack or helped him flee, have been jailed following a painstaking investigation. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:28:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/joint-operation-targets-uninsured-drivers-in-thurrock-and-at-the-dartford-crossing/ Joint operation targeting uninsured vehicles has led to multiple seizures, arrests and reports for dangerous driving offences - helping to keep Essex’s roads safe for everyone. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:35:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/harlow-operation-vision-zero/ It brings together enforcement, education and engagement - focusing not just on catching offenders, but on changing behaviour and protecting lives. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:56:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/former-officer-sentenced/ Former PC David Wren, 57, of Feering admitted having an inappropriate relationship with a victim of crime. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:29:44 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/southend-cannabis-grow-uncovered-above-bakery/ Ninety-nine plants were seized. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:10:16 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/colchester-stalking-protection-order/ Our Domestic Abuse Problem Solving Team (DAPST) secured an extensive Stalking Protection Order (SPO) against a repeat offender – protecting five women and his future partners in the process. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:17:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/op-competition-mid-south/ Officers carried out a proactive operation in Chelmsford, Maldon, Southend and Basildon. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:55:22 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/psd-iag/ Being open and honest about our decisions is a key element of policing by consent. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:54:06 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/chigwell-five-arrests-as-large-cannabis-factory-is-dismantled/ Officers uncovered an industrial‑scale cannabis factory during a planned warrant in Chigwell, leading to five arrests and more than 1,000 plants seized. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:12:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/epping-investigation-links-hotel-fires-and-secures-arson-conviction/ Investigators linked two hotel fires to the same man, leading to a conviction for arson after a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:29:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/clacton-officer-praises-brave-victim-as-serial-rapist-jailed-for-17-years/ A survivor’s courage has been praised after a man who subjected her to years of sexual abuse was sentenced to a lengthy prison term following a CAIT investigation. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:53:25 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/hospitality-retail-conflict-management/ Our business crime officers run workshops to help hospitality and retail staff deal with conflict at work Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:49:34 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/ferry-passenger-admits-drink-driving/ A motorist arrested by rural engagement officers shortly after driving off a ferry at Harwich has admitted to drink-driving Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:31:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/canvey-dangerous-man-jailed-after-snapchat-threats/ A man has been jailed after being identified as being in control of a Snapchat account which sent deeply concerning threats to two girls in Essex. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:21:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/ridgewell-burglar-jailed/ A burglar stealing from addresses across Essex and Cambridgeshire has been jailed for a string of offences. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:57:17 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/wildlife-crime-investigation-leads-to-seizure/ Our rural engagement officers have seized several taxidermised bats, which will be destroyed because their owner did not have the correct licences Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:50:48 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/beep-beep-day-helping-children-stay-safe-near-our-schools/ Ensuring children can travel safely to and from school is one of the most important responsibilities shared between schools, parents, and the wider community. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:39:33 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/psd-moore/ Det Supt Bonnie Moore explains how her team identify and tackle misconduct. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:52:27 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/driver-admits-using-mobile-phone-after-footage-captured-by-our-commercial-vehicle-unit/ The video clearly captured the driver holding a mobile phone in his left hand while driving on one of the country's busiest roads. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:40:01 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/essex-police-joins-tyresafe/ Essex Police has become TyreSafe’s latest road safety partner for 2026, reinforcing our commitment to tackling dangerous and illegal tyres and improving road safety. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:01:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/commercial-vehicle-unit-arrests-op-tramline/ We will continue to use every tool available to us to keep people safe on Essex’s roads and to hold dangerous drivers to account. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:04:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/leigh-prolific-sex-offender-jailed/ The unwavering dedication to investigating the crimes of a prolific sexual offender Ryan Alden by Essex Police detectives has safeguarded women and children. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:33:09 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/essex-police-dog-team-celebrate/ In a remarkable display from all the teams, Essex Police came first place in the tightly fought competition, securing two places at the National Police Dog Trials to be hosted by West Yorkshire Police in May. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:42:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/stansted-exposure/ A man has been added to the Sex Offenders Register after exposing himself at a Stansted Airport car park Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:46:48 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/chelmsford-off-duty-officer-seizes-knife-and-arrests-shoplifter/ An off-duty officer confronted a shoplifter in Chelmsford, uncovering a 12cm knife and detaining him for outstanding warrants before uniformed colleagues took him into custody. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:53:52 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/vision-zero---keeping-tendrings-roads-safe/ Keeping our roads safe is one of the most important responsibilities we share as a community. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:05:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/operation-scalis-keeping-southends-roads-safe/ Dedicated road safety operation in Southend, targeting drivers whose behaviour and uninsured and dangerous vehicles posed a risk to others. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:33:14 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/thurrock-tomv-npas/ Thurrock NPT and NPAS worked together following a theft in South Ockendon. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:05:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/crackdown-nets-cash-drugs-and-key-arrests-across-the-county/ A week of coordinated enforcement across Essex led to major drug and cash seizures, multiple arrests, dismantled lines and extensive safeguarding to protect vulnerable people. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:33:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/crays-hill-shooting-incident/ Three men are facing significant prison sentences after work by our specialist officers ensured they were convicted over a shooting incident in Crays Hill. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:33:05 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/braintree-man-charged-after-serious-assault-outside-bar/ A man has been charged after a victim suffered a serious injury during an early‑morning assault in Braintree, following swift investigation by Braintree CID. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:24:15 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/southend-third-charge-in-attempted-burglary-investigation/ Detectives have charged a third man over an attempted burglary at a Southend jeweller’s, after rapid public reports and coordinated policing traced the suspects across counties. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:46:30 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/pitsea-arrest-and-charge-after-device-discovered-in-warrant/ A man has been charged after officers discovered a small homemade explosive device during a warrant in Pitsea, prompting swift safety measures and a multi‑agency response. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:24:51 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/epping-disqualified-driver-recalled-to-prison/ Nathan Towers' new conviction meant a breach of probation rules, and he was recalled to prison to complete the remainder of his original sentence. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:55:58 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/vitoria-figueiredo-barreto/ Essex Police officers are continuing the search for missing woman Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto who was last seen in Brightlingsea on Tuesday 3 March. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:22:15 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/criminals-cash-buys-crime-fighting-cameras/ Trail cameras funded by criminals are helping to deter rural crime, thanks to an innovative idea from our Rural Engagement Team Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:11:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/new-system-to-support-hauliers-moving-abnormal-indivisible-loads/ Essex Police aim to ensure that essential transport movements can take place safely, legally and without unnecessary cost to hauliers. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/claymore/ Officers from the Met, Herts and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) joined the Essex-led op. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:50:23 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/road-safety-operation-targeting-drug-drink-driving/ Too many drivers continue to underestimate the consequences of speeding and driving under the influence. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:51:50 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/pitsea-woman-admits-failing-to-stop-at-scene-of-fatal-collision/ Roman, 16, and Darcie Casselden, 9, died when the privately owned e-scooter they were riding was in collision with a car in Ashlyns on 1 February last year. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:15:55 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/harwich-officers-seize-hundreds-of-plants-in-significant-cannabis-factory-raid/ Police discovered a large‑scale cannabis cultivation setup in Dovercourt, seizing over 300 plants and specialist equipment after executing a warrant at a Marine Parade property. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:06:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/rural-officers-recover-854k-vehicles/ Rural engagement officers located £854,000 of stolen vehicles and agricultural machinery at several sites across Thurrock in just one week. Investigations are ongoing Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:51:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/seventy-new-officers-take-their-oaths/ “You are the ones who will run towards danger, who will bang up the bad guy, who will help the vulnerable. “It is a big responsibility, but it is hugely rewarding.” Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:19:01 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/maldon-man-jailed-for-12-years/ Robert Slight is now behind bars for sexually abusing children and taking indecent images of them following a two-year investigation Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/could-you-live-without-your-driving-licence/ When we identify a serious and immediate risk linked to someone’s employment or voluntary role, we can notify an employer even before a conviction. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:34:57 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/arrests-for-drug-and-drink-driving-offences-rise-across-essex/ We've recorded a significant increase in arrests for drug and drink driving offences, as officers continue to prioritise the safety of all road users. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:52:40 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/westcliff-specialist-officers-work-sees-child-sex-offender-jailed/ The Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) – specialists in tackling online child sex offences – have seen a paedophile jailed for five years. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:28:40 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/keeping-our-rural-communities-safe/ Our expert rural engagement officers are devoted to tackling crimes impacting businesses, farms and estates. Their commitment helps to make our rural communities safer Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:28:15 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/young-inexperienced-drivers-risk-on-roads/ When a driver chooses to speed, or drive without regard for others, they put every single road user in danger. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:59:00 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/op-competition-efdcol/ Offenders were targeted in Epping, Harlow, Loughton, Colchester and Tendring. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:24:32 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/southend-pair-jailed-in-organised-drug-crime-investigation/ Two men have been jailed for their role in a Class A drug supply network after an investigation carried out by detectives from our serious and organised crime unit. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:01:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/march/southend-man-jailed-after-500k-worth-of-cocaine-uncovered/ A man has been jailed for hiding 5kg of cocaine worth more than £500,000 after his car was stopped in Southend. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:17:38 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/tilbury-officers-uncover-property-converted-into-cannabis-farm/ Officers dismantled a large cannabis grow in Tilbury after acting on intelligence, seizing 122 plants and arresting a man as unsafe wiring posed a major fire hazard. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:50:16 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/brentwood-shoplifter/ Scott Gambier, 46, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison following his arrest. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:12:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/clacton-drugdealing-duo-sentenced/ A Clacton father and son who hid a major drug‑supply operation behind their furniture shop have been brought to justice after a long‑running police investigation. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:05:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/leigh-false-imprisonment-charge/ A Leigh man has been charged with false imprisonment. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:07:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/harlow-town-centre-asb/ Incidents of drug use, street drinking and nuisance behaviour have been reported. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:57:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/jaywick-man-guilty-over-death-of-esther-martin/ Ashley Warren was convicted of owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:01:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/cannabis-grow-hamlet-court-road/ Officers seized and destroyed 165 plants. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:23:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/southend-two-charged-following-attempted-burglary/ Two men have been charged after an attempted burglary at a Southend jeweller’s, with swift public reports and police work leading to arrests the same day. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:35:03 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/road-safety-we-said-you-listened/ “Statistics are one thing, but the lasting impact of a change like this on our roads is really difficult to capture, so news like this is very pleasing to hear.” Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:05:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/ret-investigate-livestock-attack/ Two Waltham Abbey dog owners have agreed to strict conditions following a Rural Engagement Team investigation into an attack on 20 sheep in Nazeing Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:50:00 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/cannabis-ocg-jailed/ Five members of a cannabis‑producing organised crime group have been jailed after our investigation uncovered multiple grows and drugs worth up to £255,000. All admitted their roles. One suspect, Eldi Tafa, remains wanted. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:50:01 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/dog-dangerously-out-of-control/ An East Tilbury dog owner has been sentenced for owning a dog dangerously out of control following a Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team investigation Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:24:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/southend-disqualified-drugdriver-convicted-over-crash-that-killed-woman/ A drug‑impaired, disqualified driver has been convicted after a crash in Southend that killed 37‑year‑old Carly Hicks and left her family devastated. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:10:58 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/waltham-abbey-drugs-line-dismantled/ A Waltham Abbey drugs line has been dismantled and the dealer jailed following a detailed investigation by officers in our drug enforcement team Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:33:12 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/under-the-radar/ We've joined forces with the Active Essex Foundation for an innovative year-long pilot in Basildon and Thurrock. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:26:27 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/garages-thief-jailed/ A thief who handed himself in to neighbourhood policing officers has been jailed for 59 weeks for a series of thefts from BP garages across the Basildon and Thurrock districts Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:55:21 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/jail-for-swf-drug-dealer/ Public reports led neighbourhood policing officers to arrest a drug dealer in South Woodham Ferrers, uncovering cocaine and securing a two year jail term Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:05 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/southend-simon-dobbin/ Detectives investigating the death of Simon Dobbin have secured manslaughter charges against 12 men. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:55:45 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/epping-man-charged-after-alleged-racial-abuse-of-officer-during-protest-activity/ A man has appeared in court charged with offences linked to protests in Epping, including allegations of racial abuse towards an officer and previous disorderly behaviour. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:44:33 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/thief-excluded-from-store/ A woman who stole almost £1,500 of perfume from a store in Lakeside Shopping Centre has been excluded from the store for 18 months Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:10:09 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/ep-first-charge-basildon/ The new facility can charge a police car in 20 minutes. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:48:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/brentwood-trio-charged-as-armed-officers-raid-address-linked-to-alleged-county-line/ Detectives have charged three people after a Brentwood warrant uncovered suspected Class A drug supply, false imprisonment and weapons linked to a county line investigation. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:50:07 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/colchester-man-jailed-for-sexual-activity-with-child/ Lewis Plane has been jailed for six years and will be monitored by police for life after admitting to sexual activity with a child he groomed on social media. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:32:14 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/basildon-dealer-jailed-after-fleeing-cuckooed-flat-during-welfare-check/ A drug dealer who jumped from a Basildon flat during a welfare check has been jailed for seven years following an Operation Raptor investigation into county lines activity. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:55:20 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/countrywide-stores-ban/ A Rayleigh shoplifter arrested on the spot of his latest theft by Southend local policing officers has been banned from M&S stores and BP service stations in England and Wales for five years Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:26:22 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/stock-dangerous-driver-jailed-after-schoolboy-killed-in-village-collision/ A lengthy police investigation has led to a driver being jailed after a collision in Stock claimed the life of a 15‑year‑old boy and left another teenager with life‑long injuries. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:08:16 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/basildon-man-jailed-after-bonnygate-rape-investigation/ A man has been jailed for after a meticulous investigation proved he had raped a woman in Basildon. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:45:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/sergeant-shares-her-story/ A police officer who survived sexual abuse as a child and joined policing to protect vulnerable people has spoken of her commitment and drive to help others. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:32:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/colchester-charges-brought-after-targeted-drug-supply-operation/ Officers tackling suspected drug dealing in Colchester have charged and remanded a man in custody following a warrant and patrols responding to residents’ concerns. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:26:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/jailed-for-public-order-offences/ A man arrested by Maldon Neighbourhood Policing Team for being aggressive and drunk has been jailed for persistent public order offences Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:57:17 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/clacton-murderer-jailed-life/ A London woman who murdered her partner in a Clacton hotel has been jailed for life after our detectives showed she was responsible for his death. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:09:34 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/man-jailed-for-100000-burglary/ Our Integrated Offender Management Team identified a burglar wearing an electronic tag, who stole £100,000 of jewellery, art and valuables from a Colchester home, leading to a four-year jail term Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:14:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/essex-police-pledge-to-cut-crime-as-council-tax-precept-increase-is-agreed/ Plans to drive down crime and strengthen neighbourhood policing in Essex have been endorsed following approval of a £14.94 annual council tax precept increase. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:03:46 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/chelmsford-dangerous-sexual-offender-sentenced-to-20-years-for-attacks-on-two-women/ Chelmsford sexual abuser has been jailed for 20 years after admitting 19 offences against two women following a lengthy specialist investigation. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:52:48 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/drug-driving-continues-to-be-an-epidemic-on-our-roads/ Twenty two people were arrested during a proactive road safety operation targeting those who put lives at risk by driving under the influence of drugs or drink in Basildon. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:41:22 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/clacton-sexual-risk-order/ A Clacton man has been given a Sexual Risk Order, granting officers powers to check his devices, messages and internet use. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:11:07 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/tendring-man-banned-from-driving-following-stop-by-rural-engagement-team/ Rural Engagement Team keep roads in Essex safe through routine patrols. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:55:58 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/basildon-disqualified-driver-jailed/ A disqualified driver who led officers on a dangerous four-minute pursuit in Basildon has been jailed for 18 months. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:57:40 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/city-centre-drinking-shops-ban/ A Benfleet woman has been banned from drinking or being drunk in Chelmsford city centre or entering certain shops there for two years Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:25:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/mum-speaks-as-daughters-abuser-is-jailed/ The mother of a child who was sexually assaulted by a man has spoken after seeing him sentenced to almost eight in jail. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:44:45 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/op-competition-27-arrests/ Officers were deployed in Chelmsford, Maldon, Grays and Brentwood. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:11:33 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/february/call-to-surrender-blank-firing-guns-during-month-long-amnesty/ Essex Police is urging people to hand in illegal, convertible BRUNI blank‑firing guns during a month‑long amnesty, offering a safe and consequence‑free way to surrender them. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:20:30 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/saffron-walden-attacker-jailed/ Our officers have praised the bravery of a woman attacked and falsely imprisoned in Saffron Walden who’s now seen her attacked jailed for more than six years. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:06:15 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/clacton-cocaine-dealer-poca/ Financial investigators have ensured a drug dealer criminal gains of more than £76,000 confiscated. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:49:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/southend-thanks-to-quick-acting-officers-two-men-who-stole-a-motorbike-have-been-sentenced/ Both men were arrested and the motorbike recovered, all within 25 minutes of it being reported stolen. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:08:56 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/colchester-coordinated-police-response-secures-convictions-for-knife-attack-trio/ Three men who launched a brutal knife attack on two strangers in Colchester have been jailed for more than 15 years after a fast, coordinated response by Essex Police. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:44 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/tilbury-officers-block-stolen-car-before-it-enters-oncoming-traffic/ Firearms officers prevented a potentially serious collision in Tilbury when they stopped a stolen car heading into oncoming traffic and arrested the suspects. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:05:15 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/harlow-detectives-secure-life-sentence-after-pick-up-truck-murder/ Jeremy Heath has been jailed for life for murdering Arlind Xhokola after driving a pick‑up truck at him with lethal intent in Harlow. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:17:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/harlow-pickup-murder-conviction/ A prolific offender who used a pick-up truck to murder a man in Harlow has been convicted thanks to evidence gathered by our major crime team. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:30:03 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/aveley-tributes-to-true-family-man-with-a-quick-wit-after-fatal-collision/ The family of Christopher Bottoms have paid heartfelt tribute to the 66‑year‑old, describing him as a devoted family man with a quick wit, a kind heart and an irreplaceable presence. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:37:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/more-than-300000-to-be-repaid-by-drug-supply-gang/ A crime group who hid cash in concrete and ran a cocaine supply line have been ordered to repay over £300,000, with major POCA confiscation orders issued. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:01:59 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/basildon-were-solving-more-offences-and-reducing-crime/ Basildon’s top officer says 2025 saw major crime reductions and more offences solved - and he’s pledging even greater justice and community safety in 2026. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:59:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/basildon-burglar-jailed-after-targeting-businesses/ Basildon officers have secured a prison sentence for burglar Phillip Young after forensic evidence linked him to three business break‑ins across the district. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:54:22 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/braintree-dispersal-order-in-place/ A dispersal order has been put in place around RAF Wethersfield to manage a protest, with officers ensuring safe and lawful demonstration throughout the day. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:30:57 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/aveley-tribute-to-one-in-a-million-teenager-after-collision/ The family of 18-year-old George Herd have paid moving tribute to the ‘one in a million’ teenager after he died in a collision in Aveley, as police continue to seek information. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:01:42 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/chief-constable-outlines-forces-plans-to-continue-driving-down-crime/ The Chief Constable has detailed how Essex Police will continue driving down crime in 2026, solving more offences, protecting vulnerable people and strengthening neighbourhood policing despite financial pressures. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:16:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/waltham-abbey-knife-attack-man-jailed/ The mum of a teenager who was stabbed in an unprovoked knife attack has spoken of the impact of the incident on her son and urged people to stop carrying knives. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:04:42 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/crackdown-on-criminals-using-our-roads/ Essex Police officers made 11 arrests and identified a stolen vehicle ‘chop shop’ during three days of action to tackle criminals using our county’s roads Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:06:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/braintree-drug-dealer-jailed/ A cocaine-dealer has been jailed following an investigation by Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:01:40 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/harlow-woman-jailed-firearm/ A woman found in possession of a loaded gun and ammunition at her Harlow home has been jailed thanks to the work of our detectives. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:53:09 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/southend-child-sex-offender-jailed/ In-depth investigation by officers from Police Online Investigation Team ensures child sex offender jailed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:04:50 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/shoplifter-jailed-banned-from-stores/ A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after thefts totalling £2,100. Essex Police also secured a two year banning order to protect staff and customers in six stores across Southend and Rochford Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:08:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/epping-arrest-officer-injured/ An officer was injured and two people were arrested during an otherwise peaceful protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:28:16 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/chelmsford-prison-staff-sentenced/ A 48-year-old prison tutor has been sentenced for an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Chelmsford. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:09:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/braintree-order-planned-protest/ A dispersal order will be in force in area of RAF Wethersfield for 12 hours on Saturday ahead of a planned protest. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:55:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/southend-officer-chase/ A man from Southend later pleaded guilty to taking a motor vehicle without consent. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:17:46 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/rayleigh-pursuit-sees-two-arrests-and-drugs-seized/ A pursuit on the A127 ended in two arrests after officers uncovered multiple bags of suspected Class A drugs and cash following a collision near Rayleigh. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:38:56 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/clacton-shoplifter-jailed/ A shoplifter has been jailed and banned from Aldi stores across the Tendring district following a neighbourhood policing team investigation Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:30:22 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/boreham-help-of-public-stops-a12-drink-driver/ Public calls led to the arrest of a drink driver on the A12. Essex Police secured a conviction, a 38-month driving ban, and a fine as part of a road safety crackdown. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:36:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/polly-murphy-clacton-murder/ A woman from London has been convicted of murdering a man in a Clacton hotel room in 2023. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:09:27 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/bobbingworth-fatal-collision-on-a414/ A man in his 30s has died after a motorbike and van collided on the A414 near Bobbingworth. The IOPC will investigate following a police pursuit. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:24:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/chelmsford-fatal-four-patrols/ On Thursday 8 January, officers from Essex Police’s Operational Support Group (OSG) carried out proactive road safety patrols in and around Chelmsford, maintaining their commitment to keeping our roads safe - whatever the weather. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:52:06 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/2026-recruits-passing-out/ 56 officers took their oaths today and passed out, ready to protect and serve Essex. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:55:42 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/canvey-officers-smash-reggie-drug-line-to-disrupt-cocaine-supply/ Operation Falcon strikes: Essex Police dismantles organised crime group running the ‘Reggie’ drug line, jailing dealers behind cocaine and cannabis supply. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:12:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/benfleet-rapid-response-and-cctv-evidence-lead-to-xxyear-sentence-for-violent-offender/ A violent offender who raped and stabbed a woman in Benfleet has been jailed after Essex Police’s meticulous investigation brought him to justice. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:35:38 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/essex-police-reveal-drink-and-drug-drive-arrest-figures-for-operation-limit/ With 511 arrests, the figures reveal a concerning trend and underline the force’s commitment to tackling impaired driving. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:24:53 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/stock-dangerous-driver-admits-causing-teenagers-death/ A speeding driver who killed a teenage boy and seriously injured another in Stock has admitted his guilt after a detailed and complex police investigation. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:08:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/braintreeman-charged-after-market-place-incident/ A man has been charged as part of an investigation into a serious assault in Market Place, Braintree in the early hours of Sunday 23 November 2025. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:10:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/au/about-us/catching-a-killer/ Catching A Killer: Buried Truths focuses on the complex investigation into the death of Cumali Turhan in Chelmsford in November 2024. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:20:58 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/strike-against-organised-drug-gangs/ A complex investigation led to the jailing of four men as Essex Police report 460 arrests and 220 drug lines dismantled in a landmark year tackling county lines. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:05:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2026/january/podcast-tackling-rural-crime-in-essex/ Sergeant Paul Brady, of our Rural Engagement Team, has been interviewed for the January 2026 BASC podcast about the team’s work tackling rural crime in Essex Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:36:44 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/teenage-kicks-legendary-bands-uplifting-message/ Legendary 70s punk band the Undertones have sent an uplifting video message to a community football group in Saffron Walden run by neighbourhood policing officers Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:44:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/new-year-honours/ Specials coordinator Les Hawkins and PFCC Roger Hirst named on prestigious honours list. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:09:48 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/delivery-driver-checks/ Our officers checked 180 vehicles in two days with partner agencies, in an operation aimed at ensuring delivery drivers across Essex are working safely and within the law Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:20:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/chelmsford-kilo-of-ketamine-seized-following-a-routine-car-stop/ A search of a car located a large bag of white powder hidden inside a carrier bag in the passenger footwell. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:28:21 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/hanningfield-aircraft-incident/ Essex Police thank partners who took part in the search and recovery of body as man is named Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:38:33 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/maldon-three-arrests-drug-driving/ Most drivers act responsibly, but we would advise others that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is reckless and puts lives at risk. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:55:25 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/safety-first--dont-risk-lives-for-thrills/ Luxury cars seized after reckless racing on A12 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:05:44 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/essex-police-has-seized-almost-5500-uninsured-vehicles/ With only days to go to the end of the year, Essex Police have already seized more uninsured vehicles than last year. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:57:53 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/armed-officers-make-100s-of-arrests/ Specialist firearms officers keeping Essex safe: calm, controlled responses, 14k incidents, 336 arrests, no shots fired since 2015. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:05:42 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/police-market-theft-response-praised/ A Saffron Walden small business owner has praised the Essex Police response to thefts from his market stall but says stealing is ‘taking food out of the mouths of my family’ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:05:42 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/ransome-jailed/ A major drug kingpin who supplied millions of pounds worth of cocaine and ketamine has been jailed after a relentless investigation by our Serious and Organised Crime Unit. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:16:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/colchesterabuser-jailed-for-more-than-three-years-for-strangling-woman/ A London man has been jailed for 43 months after being convicted of assault by beating and strangling a woman in Colchester. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:56:34 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/waltham-abbey-drug-dealer-jailed/ Detectives located cocaine in the tea urn of a food trailer at the house of a Waltham Abbey drug dealer who has now been jailed for four years Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:56:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/supporting-the-commercial-driver-community-and-businesses/ Commercial drivers are often a hard-to-reach community because of their work commitments, that’s why we go to them. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:05:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/is-shop-theft-worth-it/ Our Business Crime Team asks whether stealing from a shop is worth getting a criminal conviction which could affect your future Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:29:09 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/southend-cocaine-supply-jailed/ A Southend man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after a Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) investigation uncovered his involvement in the supply of Class A drugs. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:09:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/christmas-patrols/ Teams will be checking in with venue staff and promoting awareness of drink spiking. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:44:26 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/southend-new-proactive-team/ The neighbourhood policing officers are targeting serious and repeat offenders. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:25:51 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/our-commitment-to-keep-you-safe/ Inspector Carl Habbershaw spoke to BBC Essex’s Sonia Watson, warning of the dangers of drink or drug driving and our enforcement plans. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:46:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/maldon-drug-dealer-jailed/ A drug dealer has received a 16-month jail term after he was arrested by Maldon neighbourhood policing officers and charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:10:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/basildon-thurrock-charity-theft-arrests/ Five people have been arrested across addresses in Essex and London as we target a nationwide conspiracy with international links to steal from charity clothing banks. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:43:36 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/drink-drug-drive-arrests-up/ Roads Policing Unit officers arrested a total of 144 drivers suspected of drink and drug driving, that's 50% more than week one. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:17:16 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/festive-fun-with-our-four-legged-friends/ How to keep your dog safe this Christmas Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:05:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/commercial-vehicle-unit-makes-innovative-use-of-technology-to-detect-tyre-faults/ Our Commercial Vehicle Unit officers are road safety experts in the commercial world and routinely check the roadworthiness of lorries. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:32:04 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/colchester-sex-assault-jailed-absence/ A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in his absence for sexually assaulting a woman in Colchester thanks to the work of detectives who tracked him down just hours after the incident. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:45:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/basildon-murder-riverview-sentenced/ A Basildon man has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of 23 years after being convicted of murdering another man he attacked in a block of flats in 2024. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:30 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/25-lives-at-risk-in-one-day--dont-let-yours-be-next/ In just one day, the team arrested 31 people – 25 for drink or drug driving. That’s 25 drivers who chose to gamble with lives. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:08:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/essex-road-safety-campaign-makes-significant-impact-in-first-week/ The first week of Essex Police’s latest road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving results in 97 arrests, demonstrating commitment to keeping roads safe. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:40:33 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/braintree-charge-secured-after-report-of-pub-assault/ Police appeal after Braintree pub assault results in arrest and GBH charge. Suspect remanded ahead of Chelmsford Crown Court hearing on 5 January. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:43:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/chelmsford-prison-escape-plot/ Quick action by prison staff and our officers stopped a plan to free three men from custody. Five people have now been sentenced for the conspiracy. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:10:58 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/harlow-officer-attack-sentenced/ “It is never acceptable to assume assaults on police officers are just ‘part of the job’.” Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:56:17 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/how-we-used-week-of-action-to-demonstrate-our-commitment-to-tackle-knife-crime/ From stop searches to school sessions, Essex Police show how enforcement and education combine to tackle knife crime and keep communities safe. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:55:25 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/chafford-hundred-investigation-secured-seven-indecent-exposure-charges/ Following a public appeal, a man has been charged in connection with seven incidents in Chafford Hundred. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:58:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/basildon-detectives-investigating-assaults/ Four men hurt in Basildon disturbance involving a large group, anyone with information or footage urged to come forward. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:32:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/police-public-bravery-awards/ The two gold and seven silver award winners included three children. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:17:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/offender-who-used-social-media-to-target-young-girls-jailed/ A detailed Essex Police investigation protects two young victims and secures justice against a man who used social media to groom and exploit children. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:20:22 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/southend-watch-one-of-1800-arrests-made-by-our-roads-policing-officers/ A high-speed pursuit ends with drugs seized and a prison sentence – just one example of how our Roads Policing Unit tackles crime on Essex roads. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:42:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/chelmsford-prison-officer-relationship/ A 48-year-old prison tutor has admitted an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Chelmsford. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:29:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/off-duty-officer-helps-catch-dangerous-driver-in-braintree/ Police officers are known for always being ready – even when they’re off duty. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:06:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/retailers-welcome-shop-theft-initiative/ Colchester Neighbourhood Policing Team focus on district stores most prone to shop theft is welcomed by retailers Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:36:18 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/hare-coursing-suspects-warnings/ Two people from Ongar have been issued with legal warnings by our Rural Engagement Team after we received reports of hare coursing near Norton Heath Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:42:17 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/zero-tolerance-for-drink-driving/ “My message is clear – if you drink or drug drive, you can expect to be stopped and arrested." Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:44:04 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/december/in-her-power-youth-led-event/ Essex Police proudly partnered with Southend-on-Sea City Youth Council on Tuesday 18 November for a powerful youth-led event tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:23:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/cocaine-dealer-jailed/ A cocaine dealer arrested by sharp-eyed neighbourhood officers who spotted him acting suspiciously in Braintree has been jailed for one year and 10 months Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:03:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/epping-forestbrentwood-wilderness/ Officers have been carrying out spot checks in Epping, Debden, Waltham Abbey, Loughton and Brentwood. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:19:25 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/fake-or-real/ Campaign launches with powerful new video Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:03:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/hare-coursing-legal-notices/ Two men have been issued with legal orders by our Rural Engagement Team after we received reports of hare coursing near Good Easter Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/tributes-to-fallen-officer-pc-mat-parker/ It is with great sadness that we confirm the identity of our police officer who tragically died in the line of duty while responding to an emergency. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/harlow-man-jailed-following-vital-monitoring-work/ The registered sex offender was jailed for 44 months following monitoring work by Essex Police Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:14:59 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/thurrock-apple-lakeside-robbery/ Officers have charged a 20-year-old man with robbery after tens of thousands of pounds in smartphones were stolen from a Lakeside store. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:45:03 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/hatfield-peverel-phone-robbery-arrest/ We are working at pace to locate suspects and stolen phones after multiple reports of robbery in Hatfield Peverel on Saturday 22 November. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:25:00 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/retailers-help-prevent-knife-crime/ Our Business Crime Team wants stores to join our Responsible Retailers scheme to help prevent knife crime Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:27:50 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/brentwood-drug-dealer-hid-behind-al-capone-phone-nickname/ A man’s been jailed for three years after trying to sell Class A drugs in Brentwood. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:26:01 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/colchester-story-callisto/ Seven of those arrested had failed to appear at court. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:03:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/shoplifter-arrested/ A shoplifter was arrested in Southend after neighbourhood officers spotted him walking down the street with a Tesco basket shortly after the theft was reported Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:29:21 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/sceptre-week-how-stop-and-search-keeps-essex-safe/ Stop and search is helping Essex Police cut knife crime. During Sceptre week, we show how this vital power takes weapons off our streets and protects the public. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:13:59 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/sort-your-settings/ Black Friday means new devices - make sure they’re secure. Our updated Sort Your Settings guide gives parents quick tips on games, social media, and parental controls. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:05:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/safe-vehicles-save-lives-road-safety-week/ Essex unites for Road Safety Week 2025 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:06:44 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/shoebury-swift-police-action-after-report-of-man-with-sword/ Police arrested a man and seized a sword in Shoebury after public reports, showing Essex Police’s commitment to tackling knife crime swiftly. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:35:57 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/just-here-to-work/ Our Business Crime Team’s Just Here To Work initiative helps businesses support staff facing stalking or harassment Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:53:31 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/speeding-up-shoplifting-justice/ Operation Retail has been speeding up justice for shoplifters across Essex, with officers securing 930 charges in six months and saving 10 weeks of time Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:49:59 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/rayleigh-officers-use-drone-to-arrest-three-and-seize-stolen-vehicle-parts/ Essex Police deployed a drone to track suspects stripping stolen vehicles in Rayleigh, leading to three arrests and a major recovery of stolen car parts. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:31:45 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/thurrock-callisto/ Officers detained people in Tilbury, South Ockendon and Purfleet. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:05:38 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/20months-jail-for-shop-thief/ A Basildon woman has been jailed for 20 months for shop theft and for flouting a court ban, following a neighbourhood policing team investigation Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:10:25 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/on-alert-for-shoplifters/ Our neighbourhood policing teams are using a new app to share real-time crime intelligence with retailers, spot trends and help to prevent shop theft Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:38:17 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/man-disqualified-from-driving-following-collision/ Emergency services who were called to A13 found a Ford KA overturned on its roof. the driver failed to provide a sample for analysis. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:41:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/helping-businesses-stay-safe/ Our Business Crime Team offers free workshops to help hospitality and retail staff handle conflict at work Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:59:26 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/illegal-vape-tobacco-crackdown-machinize/ A major multi-agency operation targeting the illegal trade of tobacco and vape products has led to over £75,000 worth of goods seized from Essex businesses. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:05:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/supporting-safer-businesses/ It’s Safer Business Action (SaBA) Week and we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of our dedicated Business Crime Team Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:37:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/operation-drive-insured/ Operation Drive Insured national campaign to tackle uninsured vehicles launched Monday 10 November. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:37:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/burnham-man-jailed-after-violent-assault/ A man who carried out a violent and unprovoked attack on a person he had only just met has been jailed for more than three years. Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:18:46 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/adeyinka-convicted-robert-powell-murder/ A third man has been convicted over the murder of Robert Powell in Roydon, following a determined investigation by Essex Police and partners abroad. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:53:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/basildon-NPT-60-years/ PCSO Darren Weeks, PC Simon Kirk and PCSO Rachel Cotton have been working for the people of Basildon since the mid-noughties. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:11:53 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/stock-charges-brought-after-fatal-collision/ Charges have been brought following a fatal collision in Stock which tragically claimed the life of teenager Freddie Coleman and injured another. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:30:49 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/loughton-burglars-caught-red-handed-after-swift-response/ Two burglars were jailed after being caught red-handed during a break-in in Loughton, thanks to the victim’s quick thinking and a rapid police response. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:39:56 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/crackdown-on-vehicle-crime-Essex/ “This operation shows how serious we are about tackling vehicle crime and the wider criminal activity linked to it." Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:29:21 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/wickford-credit-card-crackdown/ We have joined financial investigations worldwide in targeting in a major international credit card fraud network that has affected millions of victims. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:01:42 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/van-passenger-using-a-garden-chair-for-a-seatained-passengers/ Officers make a shocking discovery on the A12: cloned van packed with unrestrained passengers. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:47:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/countywide-bp-garage-ban/ A five-year ban from all BP service stations in Essex has been imposed on a Basildon shoplifter after an investigation by the neighbourhood policing team Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:38:52 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/colchester-rapist-sentenced-14-years/ Officers have praised the bravery of a woman reporting she was raped as her attacker was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:20:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/november/detectives-bring-down-drug-lines-run-from-prison/ A drug dealer who ran a crack and heroin supply network from prison has been jailed for six more years, thanks to Essex Police’s Operation Raptor investigation. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:56:57 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/epping-man-sentenced-over-bomb-threats-and-racist-assault/ A man who made bomb threats and assaulted a passer-by in a racially-motivated attack in Epping has been sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:04:55 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/harlow-officer-attack-gbh-conviction/ "Their bravery and resilience in the face of such violence deserves recognition." - that's the message from the Essex Police Federation chair after a man attacked officers with a knife. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:43:03 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/thurrock-dispersal-order-for-halloween/ A dispersal order is in place across Thurrock from 12pm today (Friday 31 October) to help officers prevent anti-social behaviour across the district. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:44:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/witham-dispersal-order-halloween/ A dispersal order is in place across Witham from Friday 31 October 12pm to Sunday 2 November 6am in order to help officers prevent anti-social behaviour in the town. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:23:20 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/auction-checks-recover-coat-of-arms/ Essex auction checks by our Rural Engagement Team uncovered a rare 200-year-old funeral hatchment stolen from Norfolk in 1993 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:48:54 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/southend-arrest-following-investigation-into-four-robberies/ Southend officers arrest two after robberies, recovering stolen goods thanks to CCTV, witness help, and strengthened neighbourhood policing. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:53:51 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/prolific-shoplifter-jailed/ A prolific shoplifter has been jailed following an extensive investigation by Colchester Neighbourhood Policing Team. He was arrested just nine minutes after a shop theft was reported to police Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:06:15 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/day-of-targeted-action-against-county-lines-gangs/ A day of action led by specialist teams resulted in arrests, weapon seizures and safeguarding interventions for vulnerable individuals at risk of exploitation. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:12:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/chelmsford-two-charged-after-serious-asault/ A swift investigation into a violent incident in Chelmsford has led to charges against two individuals. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:43:16 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/essex-police-are-asking-is-your-vision-worthy/ Ahead of the dark winter nights, we're asking everyone to make sure they can see and be seen when out and about. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:12:12 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/holland-on-sea-woman-jailed-for-defrauding-man-out-of-70000/ Work by specialist officers has ensured a woman who defrauded a man out of more than £700,000 has been jailed for nearly eight years. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:27:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/chelmsford-murder-kieran-shepherd-sentence/ A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder – and two more jailed for manslaughter – for their parts in the murder of a man in Chelmsford in 2024. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:05:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/hare-coursing-legal-warnings/ Three Roydon men have been issued with legal orders by Loughton Local Policing Team after we received reports of hare coursing at Epping Upland Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/tyre-safety-month-defective-tyres-among-multiple-offences-in-basildon-road-safety-operation/ Tyre Safety Month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of maintaining roadworthy tyres. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:02:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/hare-coursing-legal-notices/ Three Aveley men have been issued with legal orders by our Rural Engagement Team after we received reports of hare coursing at Blackmore Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/three-men-jailed-for-1.5m-vehicle-theft-conspiracy-across-essex/ The investigation uncovered an organised criminal group responsible for stealing at least 50 high-value cars, with an estimated total value of £1.5 million. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:32:27 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/braintree-district-farm-property-marking/ Braintree district farmers to be given DNA marking kits by neighbourhood policing officers to protect agricultural machinery, making it easy to trace back to owners Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:15:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/clacton-callisto/ Clacton Neighbourhood Policing Team attended addresses linked to outstanding suspects. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:36:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/clacton-collaborative-police-work-sees-online-offender-jailed/ Following a detailed investigation led by Essex Police's online investigation team the man was jailed for more than 14 years for his offending Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:18:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/colchester-officers-assaulted-guilty/ Two people have pleaded guilty after assaulting police in February 2024 – strangling one of the officers until they were unconscious. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:08:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/operation-targets-illegal-trade-in-tobacco-and-vapes/ Thousands of pounds worth of illegal vapes and tobacco have been seized from Essex businesses in a major crackdown on organised crime. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:28:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/westcliff-woman-charged-in-connection-with-protest-march/ A woman is due to appear in court tomorrow charged in connection with a protest in Westcliff earlier this year. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:51:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/benfleet-investigation-secures-seven-year-sentence-for-violent-stalker/ A Benfleet man has been jailed for more than seven years after launching a violent knife attack on two people, following months of stalking and harassment. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:39:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/officers-respond-emergency-calls/ Our local policing officers are first on scene at incidents, helping victims, tackling crime and helping to keep our neighbourhoods safe Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:35:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/m11-reckless-drivers-to-be-prosecuted-after-using-hard-shoulder/ Thanks to the support of the National Police Air Service (NPAS), aerial footage was captured showing multiple vehicles illegally using the hard shoulder. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:12:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/claymore/ Our officers worked with the Met and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to track down vehicles after ANPR hits. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:05:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/south-ockendon-woman-jailed-for-murder/ "Lincoln was the love of our lives, and we will carry his memory with us always." Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:06:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/shoplifter-jailed-shops-ban/ A Basildon shoplifter jailed for 12 months over 24 thefts, has now been banned from two town garages for two years, thanks to a court order Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:21:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/pitsea-death-dangerous-driving-sentence/ A Canvey Island man has been jailed for more than six years for causing the death of an 18-year-old woman. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:11:05 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/rayleigh-legal-fraudster-jailed/ A former solicitor who defrauded his clients of more than £350,000 over the course of 15 years has been put behind bars. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:19:48 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/basildon-e-scooter/ The town centre is covered by a Public Space Protection Order. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:08:08 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/waltham-abbey-attempted-murder-sentence/ Two men and a woman have been sentenced to a total of more than 59 years for their roles in an attempted murder after a man was lured to a Waltham Abbey flat and shot in the leg. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:08:35 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/brentwood-detectives-secure-prison-sentence-following-fatal-assault/ A Brentwood man has been jailed for a fatal attack on a 63-year-old following a debt dispute, after a thorough investigation by major crime detectives. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:22 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/man-jailed-20-months/ A man has been jailed for 20 months after Southend Local Policing Team officers seized hundreds of cannabis plants in Shoeburyness Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:49:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/harlow-npt-visibility/ Crime in the town has dropped by 7.6% over the past 12 months and knife-enabled crime is down by 17.5%. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:34:06 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/thurrock-dispersal-car-meet/ A dispersal order will be in place in Thurrock following information about a car meet scheduled to take place this weekend. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:02:08 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/two-year-bp-garage-ban/ Southend Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a two-year criminal behaviour order against a shoplifter, banning him from two BP service stations in Westcliff and Hadleigh Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:18:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/chelmsford-detailed-and-sensitive-investigation-into-non-recent-sexual-abuse/ Two women who endured childhood abuse more than four decades ago have praised an Essex Police detective for a sensitive investigation that brought their abuser to justice. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:53:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/specialist-officers-arrest-dozens-of-high-harm-offenders-in-one-month/ Watch our specialist Operational Support Group arrest a domestic abuse suspect using drone support, dog unit and tactical skill. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:17:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/essex-police-target-drink-and-drug-driving-328-arrests-made-in-september/ Essex Police made 328 arrests in September as part of a dedicated road safety response targeting drink and drug drivers across the county. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:04:06 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/maldon-drug-money-laundering/ Our Economic Crime Unit have seen two people convicted and sentenced for their parts in operating a drug supply line from inside prison and on the streets of Maldon. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:15:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/union-roundup/ There were no major incidents in the city during the summer. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:22:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/brentwood-manslaughter-conviction-secured-following-fatal-assault/ A man has admitted killing 63-year-old Francis Reilly in Brentwood following a sustained assault. Essex Police’s investigation led to a manslaughter conviction. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:17:30 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/chelmsford-stolen-car-recovered-and-arrest-made-after-pursuit/ Suspect arrested after stolen Range Rover pursued from Chelmsford and stopped on M11 in joint Essex and Met Police operation. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:18:49 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/two-banned-from-keeping-owning-dogs/ An investigation by rural engagement officers into reports of hare coursing near Broxted has led to two men, from Stondon Massey and North Benfleet, being banned from keeping or owning dogs for two years Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:37:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/check-your-tyres/ October is Tyre Safety Month – Essex Police urges drivers to “Check Your Tyres” Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:00:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/loughton-sex-offender-jailed/ A registered sex offender has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting 12 counts of making indecent images of children following an investigation by Essex Police Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:10:29 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/fitness-to-drive-a-new-approach-to-road-safety/ Investing in road safety initiatives that consider the unique needs of elderly drivers. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:41:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/brentwood-two-arrested/ Officers from Brentwood and Epping neighbourhood policing teams entered properties in Pilgrims Hatch. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:26:09 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/320-shop-theft-charges/ Neighbourhood and local policing teams investigating shop thefts in Essex secured more than 320 charges against 84 people in September Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:35:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/burnham-appeal-after-fatal-collision/ The family of Kevin Levins, one of two people killed in a collision in Althorne, have paid tribute to his “kindness, laughter and steady love”. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:04:44 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/basildon-thirteen-arrested/ Officers visited addresses in Laindon, Wickford, Langdon Hills, Pitsea and central Basildon. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:47:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/october/southend-shoplifter-jailed-2years-3months/ An extensive local policing team investigation into a man who stole £3,000 of goods from two Southend city garages in nine days has resulted in him being jailed for two years three months and banned from two Essex retail chains for five years Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:21:14 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/tilbury-dispersal-town/ A dispersal order will be in force in the Tilbury area from Monday afternoon (29 September) following reports of potential anti-social behaviour involving groups of schoolchildren from several schools. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:18:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/esar-training/ EssexSAR work alongside our search team to find high-risk missing people. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:30:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/benfleet-charges-secured-in-rape-investigation/ A man has been charged with rape and wounding following a serious assault in Benfleet, after detailed investigation by specialist detectives. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:36:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/three-charged-as-part-of-modern-slavery-investigation/ Three individuals are facing charges following a modern slavery investigation into a care staffing company operating across Essex, Cardiff and Brighton. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:17:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/pitsea-phone-robbery-returned/ We have returned stolen phones to two victims after reports of a series of robberies in Pitsea. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:20:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/police-crackdown-on-dangerous-driving/ Roads Policing Unit worked exceptionally hard to target drink and drug drivers across the county, to keep our roads safe. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:04:23 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/colchester-recent-legislation-secures-zombie-knife-prison-term/ Zombie knife ban helps jail drug dealer in Essex as Op Raptor targets county lines and violent crime with new legislation. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:24:23 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/school-children-lead-the-call-for-safer-roads-in-essex/ Basildon and Dunmow primary schools help make their communities safer by participating in School SpeedWatch, to promote road safety near schools. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:06:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/southend-man-charged-with-sexual-assaults/ A man has appeared in court over alleged sexual offences at Southend Hospital. He faces three charges and is due at Basildon Crown Court in October. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:44:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/chelmsford-criminal-behaviour-order-theft/ Chelmsford Neighbourhood Policing Team were granted a criminal behaviour order which will last two years against man stealing chocolates and protein bars. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:26:00 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/councils-tackle-fly-tipping/ Our rural engagement officers carry out regular patrols with council staff to tackle fly-tipping and the illegal transport of waste. The latest operation saw them patrolling the Basildon, Brentwood, Epping Forest and Uttlesford districts Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:29:24 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/maldon-drug-dealer-jailed/ A drug dealer spotted, searched and arrested by Maldon neighbourhood policing officers has been jailed for 27 months for possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:57:04 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/shop-theft-2829-arrests-essex/ Essex police officers have made more than 2,800 arrests for shop theft and solved 67% more offences since 1 September 2023 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:20:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/ret-seize-recover-vehicles/ In the past year, our Rural Engagement Team has recovered 42 stolen vehicles and seized 66 being driven uninsured or without a licence or for being suspected of being involved in hare coursing Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:45:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/chelmsford-driver-jailed-for-collision-that-led-to-womans-death/ The woman and her family were returning home from celebrating her 83rd birthday when the collision that led to her death occurred on the A12. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:42:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/epping-forest-bagpipes/ Vehicle crime in the district is down by 26%. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:05:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/united-against-hare-coursing/ Preview: Our rural engagement officers continue to tackle hare coursing and related criminal activity jointly with neighbouring forces and the police helicopter, saying the illegal activity will not be tolerated Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:35:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/colchester-27-years-in-prison-for-drug-line-linked-to-guns/ Our county lines-focused Operation Raptor team investigated three suspects linked to the ‘Mo’ line, which sold crack cocaine and heroin in Colchester. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:50:00 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/you-said-we-did---556-speeding-drivers-captured-on-camera/ Speed enforcement team respond directly to community concerns about speeding in our neighbourhoods. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:46:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/tendring-fraudster-facing-prison-after-extensive-investigation/ Specialist officers have ensured a woman who defrauded a man out of half a million pounds is now facing prison. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:46:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/ive-dismantled-countless-cannabis-cultivations---people-need-to-be-aware-of-the-dangers/ An officer involved in disrupting cannabis production in Castle Point and Rochford is calling on the public to keep making reports. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:38:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/protecting-our-heritage/ Our Rural Engagement Team patrolled historical sites in Colchester to raise awareness of what heritage crime is and how to report it to us Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:36:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/loughton-convictions-secured-against-registered-sex-offender/ The convictions are a result of the good work of our Management of Sexual or Violent Offenders Team. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:48:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/southend-key-charge-in-drug-line-investigation/ A man has been charged with drug dealing and modern slavery offences as part of an ongoing investigation in Southend. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:30:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/harwich-port-checks/ More than 150 vehicles travelling out of the country through Harwich International Port were inspected and searched for stolen agricultural machinery by our rural engagement officers this week Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:12:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/keeping-our-rural-roads-safe/ Our rural engagement officers have conducted speed checks at more than 170 locations in villages and rural areas across Essex in the past 11 months Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:51:17 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/saffron-walden-victim-speaks/ “You will be listened to and you will be supported” – that’s the message from our officers after a jury found a man guilty of seriously assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman at a hotel in Saffron Walden. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:02:40 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/man-jailed-cocaine-investigation/ A traffic stop in Heybridge by Maldon neighbourhood policing officers led to the recovery of cocaine and a man being jailed for possession of cocaine with intent to supply Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:45:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/1100-more-offences-solved-shows-commitment-to-tackling-real-crime/ In the year to the end of August, we solved 1,134 more offences than during the previous 12 months. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:33:34 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/braintree-complex-investigation-secures-16-year-sentence-for-child-abuser/ Harlow Child Abuse Investigation Team led an investigation into a prolific sexual offender after a survivor came forward. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:09:26 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/emergency-services-day-gardiners/ Insp Dave Gardiner and his twin bother Steve, a paramedic, have been serving the public for 24 years. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/chelmsford-trio-guilty-after-death-of-kieran-shepherd/ Three men have been convicted following the death 30-year-old Kieran Shepherd in Chelmsford in October 2024. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:57:09 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/three-arrested-southend-warrant/ Three charged in relation to vehicle theft investigation after eight warrants were carried out in the early hours of Monday 8 September. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:51:16 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/colchester-16-drivers-arrested/ Officers arrested 16 people and seized 20 vehicles on Saturday (30 August) in Colchester. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:57:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/harwich-charges-secured-after-shops-targeted-at-knifepoint/ Officers responded to multiple reports of shop theft and threats made towards staff with a knife in Harwich in August and September. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:37:30 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/epping-man-convicted-after-sexual-assaults/ A man who was arrested within minutes of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Epping has today been convicted of a series of offences. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:41:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/court-order-after-harassment-campaign/ A Southminster man has had a five-year criminal behaviour order imposed following a Maldon Neighbourhood Policing Team investigation into his campaign of harassment Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:22:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/canvey-paedophile-who-tried-to-flee-country-jailed/ The Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) – who investigate offences involving child sexual abuse material in Essex – has secured a 13-year jail sentence against a Canvey paedophile. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:36:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/hare-coursing-charges/ Four people have been charged with hare coursing offences after an incident in Danbury. Rural engagement officers are stepping up patrols in hot spot areas Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/justice-in-sexual-abuse-investigation-reminds-victim-speaking-out-does-matter/ Our specialist Child Abuse Investigation Team secured six charges in relation to abuse perpetrated more than 20 years ago. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:15:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/september/waltham-abbey-asb-patrols/ Local residents reported suspicious activity around Market Square. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:56:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/officers-stop-stolen-car-on-the-a12-and-recover-50k-of-cocaine/ Officers surrounded a stolen car at a service station off the A12 at Feering, arresting the driver and recovering large quantities of cocaine. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:28:09 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/op-marylyn/ Neighbourhood Policing Team officers are working with retailers to catch repeat offenders. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:19:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/clacton-life-sentence-for-murder/ Work by our specialist officers has ensured a man who murdered his mother has been jailed for life. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:30:08 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/witham-drugs-raid/ A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Witham following a drugs raid by Braintree Neighbourhood Policing Team Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:52:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/detectives-lead-event-sharpening-focus-on-county-lines-exploitation/ Essex Police has arrested more than 300 people and charged more than 230 in connection with county lines activity in 2025. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:38:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/domestic-abuse-victim-grateful-after-offender-jailed/ The victim of assaults in Harlow at the hands of a 31-year-old man has thanked our officers for their work and support. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:31:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/ballin-with-a-bobby/ More than 150 children have joined officers and the Essex Rebels for free basketball sessions. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:50:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/shoplifters-2-year-stores-ban/ An investigation by Colchester local policing officers has ensured a shoplifter is banned from entering two store chains across Essex Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:13:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/clacton-fire-in-west-avenue/ Man charged after cause of fire determined to be deliberate Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:25:26 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/southend-targeting-criminals-who-misuse-our-roads/ Our roads policing officers are committed to proactive patrols that not only enforce traffic laws but also disrupt criminal activity, vital in making Essex a safe place for all. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:47:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/uttlesford-man-jailed-and-vulnerable-children-safeguarded/ It followed a complex cross-forces joint investigation led by specialist officers. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:14:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/southend-special-constables-lead-successful-city-takeover-operation/ The “Southend Takeover” saw Special Constables take the lead in responding to a range of incidents, demonstrating their professionalism and dedication to the city. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:38:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/keeping-women-and-girls-safe-roads-policing-officers-on-patrol-in-essex/ Operation Topaz has a clear focus on detecting criminality, ensuring road safety, and protecting vulnerable women and girls. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:30:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/walk-supporting-retired-police-dogs/ Essex Police dog handler Amanda Pollard is raising money for the Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund through an 82-mile sponsored trek along the Essex Way Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:11:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/new-district-commander-sets-out-vision-for-safer-communities/ Crime Falls Across Castle Point and Rochford Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:14:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/southend-man-jailed-for-five-years-after-using-an-imitation-firearm-to-rob-a-woman/ Mitchell Rudkin ran towards a woman with his arms outstretched, pointing what appeared to be a gun towards her, shouting for her to stop. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:15:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/brentwood-npt-asb/ Officers are diverting young perpetrators away from offending. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:52:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/colchester-71-stalker-jailed/ A man in his 70s has been jailed for more than two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to stalking and breaching his court order. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:31:53 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/a12-wanted-man-stopped/ Two men have been sentenced for burglary and fraud after officers tactically stopped them on the A12. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:32:17 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/keeping-women-and-girls-safe-by-disrupting-offenders/ At Essex Police, we’re committed to keeping women and girls safe — not just in homes and public spaces, but everywhere and by using all available means. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:16:49 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/tilbury-tackling-youth-asb/ A 17-year-old has been banned by a court-issued anti-social behaviour injunction from entering several places in Tilbury and Grays Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:33:00 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/shoplifters-five-years-stores-ban/ A prolific shoplifter has been banned from a string of shops in Chelmsford city centre, following work by Chelmsford Neighbourhood Policing Team Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:11:23 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/basildon-pair-jailed-for-10-years-over-drug-importation/ Operation Gloss, our dedicated partnership working with UK Border Force, has seen 3,200 packages of drugs and 640 weapons seized. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:38:52 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/serial-shoplifters-two-year-ban/ A persistent shoplifter has been banned from a string of shops in Grays and the local RAFA Club by a court, following an investigation by Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:31:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/more-than-340-years-in-prison-for-drug-dealers-in-essex/ Our Serious Violence Unit continues to make strides in tackling the trade in drugs lying behind knife crime in Essex. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:05:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/msht/ Victims of exploitation may exhibit similar characteristics. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:22:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/toolbox-talks-essex-police-working-with-businesses-to-promote-safer-roads/ Commercial Vehicle Unit deliver Toolbox Talks at businesses with transport managers and drivers to reinforce road safety awareness, update teams on current legislation, and ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:05:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/tackling-illegal-fishing/ Our rural engagement officers work to prevent and deter illegal fishing and waterside anti-social behaviour Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:59:18 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/targeted-road-enforcement-sees-almost-7000-drivers-caught-speeding2/ In just three months, 6,914 drivers were caught speeding. That’s 1,692 in April, 2,504 in May, and 2,718 in June. Sat, 02 Aug 2025 08:05:40 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/maldon-district-tackling-summer-asb/ Maldon Neighbourhood Policing Team has initiated a dedicated summer holiday operation to tackle youth-related anti-social behaviour across the district Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:45:00 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/august/prolific-offenders-five-year-ban/ A prolific Epping shoplifter has been jailed for a year and banned from BP and Shell garages across Essex for five years Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:40:20 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/meet-trainee-police-dog-cash/ One of our newest recruits is trainee police pup Cash, a 14-week-old Labrador, who we hope will become a specialist search dog Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:33:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/southend-ebike-escooters-seized/ Officers from Southend Neighbourhood Policing Team say there will be no second chances for riders. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:44:29 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/community-speed-watch-help-record-301-speeding-drivers/ Local volunteers monitored vehicle speeds across Essex—raising awareness of the risks of speeding and encouraging drivers to slow down and drive responsibly. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:37:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/volunteer-officers-southend-takeover/ The Specials led the policing response in Southend providing high-visibility patrols and dealing with incidents—proving once again that they are a vital part of our operational frontline. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:37:48 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/clacton-serious-assault-in-supermarket/ Officers were called to the Lidl store, in Brook Park West Retail Park, at around 11.05am on Tuesday 29 July. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:05:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/tackling-roads-criminality/ Operation Topaz aims to enhance our day-to-day road-safety focus on the Fatal Four offences and wider criminality with a focus on violence against women and girls. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:14:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/your-eyes-are-your-best-driving-tool/ If you are prescribed contact lenses or glasses to assist you when driving, please remember to wear them. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:12:52 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/a-day-with-roads-policing-unit-officers-tackling-road-safety-in-essex/ Our Roads Policing officers on patrol with a clear mission: to keep our roads safe, reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured and keep traffic moving smoothly. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:16:49 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/canvey-pony-and-trap-event/ Your local 'neigh'bourhood policing team were on hand at a recent pony and trap charity day that took place across South Essex. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:46:04 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/rural-engagement-team-meet-boaty-mcboatface/ Rural Engagement Team meet Boaty McBoatface! Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:12:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/theydon-bois-fatal-collision-between-car-and-pedestrian/ We were called to a serious collision in Abridge Road, Theydon Bois, shortly before 6.30pm on Monday 21 July. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:54:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/following-a-public-appeal-ten-motorbike-riders-have-been-reported-for-traffic-offences/ Ten riders have been identified and reported for traffic offences after engaging in anti-social and dangerous riding behaviour during the Southend Shakedown event on Easter Monday, 21 April. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:41:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/chipping-in-to-save-cash/ It was a mash made in heaven when 1.4 tonnes of potatoes seized by our officers were donated to an animal sanctuary and we saved the costs of their disposal Sat, 19 Jul 2025 08:05:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/speed-kills--lets-slow-down-to-save-lives/ Essex Community Speed Watch groups join first National Day of Action to improve road safety and speeding in our county. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:46:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/operation-topaz-launches-a-summer-of-action-on-our-roads/ The focus is clear: we’re working to reduce harm, disrupt criminality, and improve safety in our communities. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:10:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/chelmsford-appeal-after-fatal-collision-on-a414/ Officers attended a collision between a motorcycle and a car on the A414, towards Ongar, on Wednesday 16 July. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:12:58 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/southend-disorder-teenagers-sentenced/ Ten teenagers have been sentenced for their parts in the violent disorder they brought to the streets of Southend. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:55:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/south-woodham-ferrers-investigation-into-double-fatal-collision/ Officers responded to a three-vehicle collision at Burnham Road, Rettendon, on Monday 14 July. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:53:35 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/e-scooter-seized-on-a131-for-road-safety-breach/ Officers responding to a collision, spotted this e-scooter being used on a 60mph road, barely visible. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:24:28 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/safeguarding-our-heritage/ Essex Police rural engagement officers have been raising awareness of anti-social behaviour at historical sites, what heritage crime is and how to report it to police Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:36:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/road-safety-operation-fatal-four-causes-collisions/ Throughout July, Essex Police will be supporting a national road safety campaign to both educate and act as a deterrent to road users by focussing on causes of collisions. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:54:40 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/hotel-spot-checks/ The team also visited B&Bs, guest houses and caravan parks. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:31:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/county-wide-operation-targets-criminal-use-of-roads/ Road Crime Team led a successful three-day operation to disrupt criminal activity on roads resulting in 15 arrests. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:23:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/southend-12-minute-pursuit-leads-to-19-months-in-jail/ A man’s been jailed for 19 months after repeatedly failing to stop and driving dangerously through residential streets in Southend city centre. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:03:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/operation-targets-abuse-of-the-postal-service-to-bring-drugs-and-weapons-to-essex/ Operation Gloss has seen more than 3,200 packages of drugs and 640 weapons stopped at the border. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:42:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/the-hidden-dangers-of-defective-tyres/ Tyres are often overlooked, but they’re critical to road safety. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:52:34 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/building-work-to-commence-for-new-police-station-in-dovercourt/ From Monday 14 July, the construction of a new police station in Dovercourt will begin. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:57:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/operation-limit-continues-to-tackle-drug-and-drink-driving-across-essex/ We're continuing our robust approach to road safety. In six months, our Roads Policing Unit officers have made a significant number of arrests through specific days of action. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:47:45 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/brentwood-operation-highlights-importance-of-road-safety/ 113 drivers were reported for various traffic offences in Brentwood, reinforcing the critical need for vigilance and responsibility behind the wheel. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:42:26 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/keeping-chelmsfords-roads-safe/ Roads Policing Unit officers arrested 11 drivers on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs in Chelmsford. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:09:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/twinstead-box-van-driver-jailed-for-fatal-collision/ A dangerous driver who fell asleep at the wheel, causing a fatal collision, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:35:27 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/excessive-speed-on-m11-puts-lives-at-risk-roads-police-take-action/ Excessive speed on M11 puts lives at risk: roads police take action Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:42:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/more-than-80-drug-lines-taken-out-already-in-2025/ County Lines Intensification Week provided a focus for recent work to tackle drug dealing across Essex. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:20:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/south-ockendon-charges-secured-after-burglary-series/ Five charges have been secured against a man following a series of burglaries across a single night in South Ockendon. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:11:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/driving-tired-is-dangerous/ We’d ask you to recognise the signs of fatigue and take appropriate action to prevent collisions. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:57:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/irreplaceable-rolls-royce-found/ A 100-year-old Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, valued at over £300,000, that was stolen in Orsett in June, has been found following a three-day investigation. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:26:08 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/understanding-the-red-x-a-vital-sign-for-motorway-safety/ Understanding the red X: A vital sign for motorway safety Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:48:40 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/colchester-stalker-pleads-guilty/ A convicted stalker has been remanded in custody after admitting further offences and breaching his Stalking Protection Order (SPO). Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:09:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/significant-breakthrough-in-tackling-vehicle-crime/ New figures show that Essex Police has had a significant breakthrough in tackling vehicle crime, solving more vehicle theft crimes in the last year. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:11:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/castle-point-rochford-neighbourhood-policing-team-safe-spaces-summer/ The Neighbourhood Policing Team are ramping up patrols and community engagement during the summer to keep public spaces safe and welcoming. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:15:49 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/tackling-shop-theft-asb/ Our officers arrested 116 people for shop theft in June, securing 299 charges against 91 of them. Our neighbourhood policing teams tackle anti-social behaviour issues associated with shoplifting Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:02:20 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/saffron-walden-tackling-anti-social-behaviour/ Officers swiftly arrested a man after assaults on members of the public and shop staff in Saffron Walden. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:53:23 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/braintree-man-town-centre-ban/ A man, 59, has been banned from Braintree town centre and issued with a community protection notice after breaching the town's public spaces protection order Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:25:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/braintree-tackling-anti-social-driving/ Tackling anti-social driving in Braintree sees 53 road offences in one day. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:33:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/harlow-fraud-theft-jailed/ A Harlow woman who stole over £80,000 from her vulnerable victim has been sentenced to more than two years in prison. ​ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:06:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/two-arrested-four-warrants/ Two men have been arrested after officers executed four simultaneous warrants early this morning. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:07:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/july/drug-gang-jailed-for-19-years/ Thanks to the work of Essex Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), three men who sought to import cocaine into the UK have been jailed for a total of 19 years and 4 months. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:06:04 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/marine-unit-appeal-to-beach-visitors-and-water-users/ Our Marine Unit is appealing to beach visitors and water-users to be aware of nesting birds on Essex beaches and take care not to disturb them Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:26:30 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/southend-serious-incident-in-chalkwell-park/ The family of a seven-year-old girl who died following an incident in Chalkwell Park have paid tribute to her. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:07:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/southend-innovative-order-to-protect-women-and-girls-ahead-of-court-case/ Our officers have secured a four-year court Sexual Risk Order against an 18-year-old ahead of court case. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:41:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/barley-pcso/ Allan Barley, 79, covers Chelmsford city centre as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:56:17 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/vange-man-charged-murder/ A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man assaulted in Vange in 2024. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:12:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/child-exploitation-spot-the-signs/ Our neighbourhood policing officers have been educating passengers and staff at bus and train stations about signs of criminal exploitation in children and young people Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:47:13 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/officers-reach-thousands-of-children-with-key-knife-crime-message/ Essex Police engaged with young people from 50 schools and colleges across Sceptre knife crime intensification week. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:52:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/gang-who-stole-cars-jailed/ Thanks to the work of our Serious and Organised Crime Unit, 7 men have been jailed for a total of 33 years and 8 months years for their part in a money laundering operation involving stolen cars. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:27:37 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/harwich-detectives-secure-42-years-in-prison-for-county-line-gang/ The line operated from Croydon, London, to see runners supply crack cocaine and heroin in the Harwich area. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:13:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/harlow-arrest-made-after-reported-firearm-discharge/ It was reported the firearm was discharged in The Stow Playing Field between 3.45pm and 4pm on Saturday 14 June. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:05:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/detectives-secure-10-year-prison-sentence-for-drug-dealing-music-promoter/ Operation Raptor built a case against a heroin and crack cocaine dealer known by his alias 'Lucky British'. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:16:01 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/burnham-four-arrests-after-incident-of-disorder/ Officers were called to reports of people fighting in the area of Remembrance Avenue and Station Road on Monday 16 June. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:07:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/collision-drink-driver-banned/ Drink driver banned after Roads Policing officers were called to a single-vehicle collision. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:37:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/hawkwell-teen-woman-charged/ Two people are now charged with weapons offences following an incident in Hawkwell which left one person seriously injured. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:01:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/three-charged-after-investigation-into-15-burglaries/ This investigation has been tirelessly led and built by Castle Point and Rochford Neighbourhood Policing Team. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:46:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/harlow-meet-district-commander/ Ch Insp Mirrington-French has revealed the crime types her team are focusing on. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:58:48 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/clacton-neighbourhood-policing-officers-tackling-theft-and-anti-social-behaviour/ Your Neighbourhood Policing Team has been investigating six incidents of theft from shops in Clacton and Frinton. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:09:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/sextortion-stop-and-think-before-you-press-send/ What is sextortion, what are the signs? And how to report it to the police Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:05:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/waltham-abbey-detectives-investigating-reported-serious-sexual-assault/ Our Serious Crime Directorate is investigating reports of a sexual assault in the area of Winters Way, Waltham Abbey. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:21:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/project-servator-keeping-essex-safe-this-summer/ This summer discover how Project Servator is protecting your community. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:50 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/celebrating-dedication-special-constabulary-annual-awards-ceremony/ A powerful night of recognition celebrating the courage, commitment, and impact of Essex’s volunteer police force. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:05:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/tendring-meet-the-district-commander/ Ch Insp Austin has outlined his top priorities. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:47:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/brentwood-appeal-mans-body-found/ We are appealing for any information about a man whose body was found at the roadside in Brentwood. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:30:29 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/clacton-neighbourhood-policing-team-secure-burglary-charge/ Clacton officers responded to a burglary at a Boots chemist in Pier Avenue, Clacton, on 24 April this year. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:54:08 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/14-drink-drug-drive-arrests/ We arrested more than a dozen suspected drink and drug drivers this weekend, as officers cracked down on dangerous driving on our road network. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:43:57 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/32-arrests-one-weekend/ Four people have been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences, as officers kept the county safe this weekend. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:11:38 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/june/saffron-walden-officer-chases-down-graffiti-vandal/ Our strengthened Neighbourhood Policing Team pledges to tackle anti-social behaviour after chasing down a teenage vandal. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:12:27 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/clacton-suspected-county-line-eliminated-and-drugs-seized/ Operation Raptor, our team dedicated solely to tackling Class A drug supply in Essex, built a case against the ‘Mike’ county line in Clacton. Sat, 31 May 2025 15:50:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/chelmsford-two-year-cbo/ We’ve secured a Criminal Behaviour Order for the next two years against a man in Chelmsford. Fri, 30 May 2025 13:29:11 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/six-arrests-300-hours-patrolling/ Six more people have been arrested in Essex, with officers out in towns and city centres this half term. Thu, 29 May 2025 09:39:56 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/langdon-hills-criminal-damage/ A man charged with criminal damage has appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:08:32 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/basildon-detectives-secure-27-years-in-jail-terms-after-violent-burglary/ A violent drug dealer was one of two offenders jailed for a combined 27 years over an aggravated burglary in Basildon. Tue, 27 May 2025 14:04:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/chelmsford-drug-dealer-jailed-for-seven-years/ The ‘GB’ drug line operated from London to see crack cocaine and heroin sold on the streets of Chelmsford. Fri, 23 May 2025 15:21:54 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/southend-drugs-cash-and-weapons-seized-as-four-charged/ Our Operation Raptor officers have been building their investigation against a suspected county lines drug supply network running in Southend. Thu, 22 May 2025 15:43:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/southend-fatal-collision-charge/ Warm tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” mother-of-two after a fatal collision in Southend. Thu, 22 May 2025 10:15:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/were-taking-the-lead-on-steering-young-people-away-from-knife-crime/ Sceptre, a week-long focus on knife crime, will see officers enter schools to educate around the reality of knife and drug crime. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:47:27 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/southend-arrest-after-fatal-collision/ We were called to a single-vehicle collision in Royal Artillery Way shortly before 11.30pm on Tuesday 20 May. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:30:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/brentwood-fraud-sentencing/ A 31-year-old woman was sentenced to more than five years in prison stealing almost £200,000 from her employer to fund a lavish lifestyle. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:01:26 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/hatfield-peverel-three-arrests-after-altercation-at-restaurant/ Officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a premises, in The Street, Hatfield Peverel, at around 1.20pm on Sunday 11 May. Sun, 11 May 2025 20:34:53 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/harlow-knife-and-suspected-stolen-bike-recovered-by-patrolling-officers/ Harlow Neighbourhood Policing Team worked with our Dog Unit to recover a knife and arrest a suspect on Saturday 10 May. Sun, 11 May 2025 12:31:12 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/braintree-charges-secured-after-reports-of-cars-being-damaged/ We received calls from worried members of the public in the early hours of Wednesday 30 April reporting cars being damaged in Kynaston Road, Panfield. Sat, 10 May 2025 15:35:18 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/southend-five-charged-after-warrants-targeting-drug-supply/ Operation Raptor, our specialist county lines enforcement team, worked with the Metropolitan Police to target addresses in London. Sat, 10 May 2025 15:04:36 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/southend-man-convicted-over-persistent-harassment-of-the-public/ A 38-year-old man who repeatedly abused and harassed vulnerable members of the public in Southend has been convicted. Sat, 10 May 2025 13:23:04 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/harlow-shoplifters-caught-thanks-to-good-links-with-businesses/ Harlow shoplifters arrested shortly after theft thanks to TownLink radio scheme. Tue, 06 May 2025 13:32:56 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/au/about-us/ve-day-80/ On Thursday, 8 May 2025, the country will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. We reflect on the experiences of police officers, staff, and volunteers during WWII. Tue, 06 May 2025 11:52:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/colchester-stalking-protection-order/ Officers have secured 10-year court order to protect the victims of an offender in Colchester. Mon, 05 May 2025 15:13:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/maldon-drug-road-arrests/ Two men have been arrested – and one charged – for drug supply offences as officers in our Road Crime Team kept our highways safe on Saturday. Sun, 04 May 2025 15:47:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/chafford-hundred-man-jailed/ A man has been jailed for 12 years for a number of child sexual offences following a long and detailed Essex Police investigation. Sat, 03 May 2025 16:05:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/harlow-cocaine-dealer-jailed-thanks-to-effective-stop-and-search/ Our officers investigating drug supply in Harlow recovered more than £10,000 in cash and more than 160g of cocaine in a stop and search. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:17:19 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/may/southend-seven-arrests-and-firearm-seized-in-drug-warrants/ Our Serious Violence Unit searched six addresses as they struck against a drug line operating in Southend. Thu, 01 May 2025 15:22:55 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/southendbasildon-five-charged-in-strikes-against-two-drug-line/ Officers recently disrupted two identified drug lines in Basildon and Southend, which operated under the brand names ‘Tommy’ and ‘Raff’. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:07:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/east-bergholt-child-sex-offender/ A woman has bravely spoken out after she and another victim were assaulted by a child sex offender from East Bergholt, who has now been jailed for 12 years. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:57:46 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/colchester-appeal-after-fatal-a12-collision/ Officers attended a collision between a car and a pedestrian on the A12 near Colchester Stadium. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:31:03 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/senior-officer-dismissed/ Chief Superintendent Tom Simons breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour concerning Integrity; Authority, Respect & Courtesy; Duties & Responsibilities and Discreditable Conduct. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:03:21 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/one-death-is-too-many---road-safety-plea-ahead-of-easter-weekend/ Adam Pipe, head of our Roads Policing Unit, is calling on drivers to take extra care across the Easter holidays. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:20:30 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/clacton-three-missing-teens-safeguarded-from-drug-line/ Operation Raptor and Orochi teams have seen two drug dealers who exploited vulnerable teenagers jailed for a combined 19 years. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:23 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/southend-dispersal-order-to-tackle-disorder/ Officers were on the scene within one minute of reports of a group involved in a fight in Queens Road, Southend. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:18:25 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/southend-basildon-vehicle-thefts/ Two more men have been charged with with vehicle thefts across Essex. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:25:07 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/great-dunmow-knife-conviction/ A man has been convicted of possessing a bladed article in a public place after officers found a knife in his car. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:26:41 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/colchester-drug-supply-conviction/ Two men are guilty of supplying drugs in Colchester after officers discovered a dog bed containing a large supply of Class A and B drugs thrown from their balcony. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:09:10 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/mutlow-cpr/ PC Ryan Mutlow performed CPR on Trevor Butt for an astonishing 45 minutes in Tenerife. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:05:42 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/airport-goods-recovered-arrests/ Officers recovered more than £20,000 of suspected stolen goods and arrested three people as part of an ongoing operation to target theft at Stansted Airport. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:32:02 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/loughton-rider-jailed-fatal-collision-l-coll/ A motorcycle rider who struck a woman as she crossed the road, resulting in a fatal collision, has been jailed for 14 years. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:42:47 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/gang-members-jailed/ Six London gang members have been jailed following a long running feud which led to violence in Essex and the use of a gun in London. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:12:23 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/april/brentwood-six-charges-in-burglary-series-investigation/ Brentwood town centre team worked to investigate incidents of burglary at businesses and thefts from vehicles. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:51:39 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/colchester-knife-seized-and-arrest-after-pursuit/ Our Roads Policing Unit engaged in a pursuit with an Audi TT in Colchester after the vehicle failed to stop. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:10:24 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/colchester-shoplifter-banned-from-city-centre-under-court-order/ The 38-year-old offender is one of more than 260 people arrested on suspicion of shoplifting so far this year in Essex. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:23:48 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/four-drug-dealers-jailed-after-contaminated-heroin-death/ The leading member of a drug line behind the supply of contaminated heroin in Chelmsford has been jailed Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:11:43 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/harlow-murder-investigation-launched-after-fatal-collision/ Our Serious Crime Directorate is investigating the death of Arlind Xhokola following a fatal collision near Momples Road, Harlow. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:48:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/braintree-officers-execute-warrants-targeting-drug-importation/ Officers arrested two people in a strike on an address in Braintree town centre on Saturday 29 March. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:14:55 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/colchester-sex-offender-convicted-of-attack-thanks-to-dna-evidence/ An investigation into a sexual assault at a nature reserve near Mersea Road, Colchester, was launched in May 2024. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:20:08 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/car-meets-why-we-want-people-to-enjoy-their-vehicles-and-stay-safe/ A recent meet in Southend led to three cars being seized and one driver being arrested for drug driving Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:11:40 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/volunteers-making-a-difference/ Meet Essex Police's new Special Constables, dedicated volunteers with a commitment to community safety. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:41:52 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/south-ockendon-arrest-following-assault-in-park/ Officers are continuing to progress an investigation into a disturbance involving a number of people in Bonnygate Park, South Ockendon. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:15:57 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/chelmsford-city-centre-work/ Four people were charged with the assault of emergency workers, theft of bicycles, criminal damage and public order offences in one day in Chelmsford. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:02:18 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/chafford-hundred-mobile-phone-footage-helps-identify-affray-suspects/ Officers carried out a thorough investigation into an affray at Chafford Hundred train station. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:47:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/pilgrims-hatch-body-found/ We are appealing for anyone with information that will support our investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Pilgrims Hatch. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:58:20 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/almost-900k-seized-or-frozen-and-18-arrested-in-fraud-crackdown/ Our Serious Economic Crime Unit played an active role in Operation Henhouse - a month of action across the UK targeting fraud. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:50:19 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/southend-officers-dismantle-cannabis-farm-and-arrest-three/ Southend Community Policing Team uncovered around 150 cannabis plants and caught three suspects during a warrant. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:07:14 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/southend-man-jailed-over-robbery-and-handling-stolen-car/ Offender sentenced to more than two years in prison over robbery of traffic warden despite wait of more than two years for justice. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:16:55 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/brentwood-family-business-fraud/ A 31-year-old woman is convicted of fraud after officers proved she stole more than £180,000 from her employer to fund a lavish lifestyle. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:26:51 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/rayner-retires/ S/Supt Howard Rayner has been serving with the force since 1983. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:12:36 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/basildon-armed-police-swiftly-arrest-two-suspects-after-knifepoint-robbery/ Armed officers responding to a knifepoint robbery in Basildon surrounded a property and caught two suspects who attempted to flee. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:14:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/grays-men-aggravated-burglary-jailed/ Two men have been jailed for a combined 20 years for violent offences following a detailed investigation by our specialist detectives. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:16:00 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/dozens-of-blank-firing-guns-handed-in-across-essex-during-amnesty/ A national amnesty covering Turkish manufactured top venting blank firearms ran throughout February and was supported by Essex Police. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:16:18 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/halstead-detectives-see-knife-crime-perpetrator-jailed/ Braintree CID carried out a lengthy investigation into a stabbing outside a venue in Trinity Street, Halstead, in November 2024. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:02:23 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/clacton-three-charged-drug-supply/ A dad and his daughters have been charged as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Clacton. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:17:11 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/basildon-three-charged-burglaries/ Three men have been charged as part of a wide investigation into a series of burglaries in Rochford, Basildon and Kent. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:30:38 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/chelmsford-assault-teenager-arrested/ A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a 19-year-old was assaulted in Chelmsford. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:43:29 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/southend-victim-assault-appeal/ A 52-year-old man has been charged following an assault in Southend. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 10:52:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/ca/careers/meet-the-team/ch-insp-julia-finch/ Discover the inspiring journey of Chief Inspector Julia Finch. Read about her career path, achievements, and commitment to serving the community. Explore how her leadership and experience contribute to keeping people safe and catching criminals across Essex. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:42:10 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/iwd-dccnolan/ The Deputy Chief Constable says there should be no limit to female officers' ambitions. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:54:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/mille-cannabis-warrants/ Officers executed 12 warrants across the county. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:47:32 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/detectives-solve-1.3-million-car-theft-conspiracy-involving-70-stolen-vehicles/ Our Serious Organised Crime Unit led an expansive investigation to catch two men involved in a widespread keyless car theft conspiracy. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:26:20 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/chelmsford-mcdonalds-driver-jailed/ A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to more than nine years for causing grievous bodily harm with intent after he drove a car at his victims in a McDonald’s car park. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:51:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/man-caught-with-pint-at-the-wheel-during-crackdown/ Essex Police snared more than 330 drink or drug drivers during Operation Limit across the month of December. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:57:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/march/officers-link-20000-in-stolen-items-to-two-offenders/ Two persistent shoplifters have been sentenced after officers caught up with them in car on the A12 and uncovered thousands of pounds in stolen items in the boot. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:19:51 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/harlow-detectives-secure-charges-in-romance-fraud-case/ Our investigation into this matter has been progressing during Operation Henhouse – a national month-long focus on serious fraud. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:26:14 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/ca/careers/meet-the-team/sgt-mandy-turner/ Sgt Mandy Turner talks about her journey with Essex Police sharing her career path, the challenges she faced, and her commitment to helping the community. She also highlights the importance of teamwork and staying strong in her role. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:23:35 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/grays-man-charged-after-collision-left-runners-seriously-injured/ Officers carried out an extensive investigation into a collision between a vehicle and two pedestrians in Dock Road, Grays. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:29:48 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/harlow-rape-cold-case/ Police have arrested a 57-year-old man from Harlow today (Wednesday 26 February) on suspicion of a rape that occurred almost 30 years ago. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:32:07 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/protecting-next-generation-sentencing/ "By doing this I can play a small part in safeguarding the next generation against the very real monsters threatening to take away another childhood.” Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:26:34 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/police-helicopter-helps-keep-you-safe/ It helps us to search for missing people and track stolen vehicles and suspects Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:05:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/essex/ Officers have made 101 arrests in seven days, targeting serious offenders and patrolling in our towns and cities. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/harlow-stop-search-cash-drugs/ A man has been charged and remanded in custody. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:47:45 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/ugley-mother-son-murder-conviction/ A 64-year-old man has been convicted of and sentenced for murdering his wife and his step son in a violent attack in their family home. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:08:52 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/maldon-hub-launched/ The hub, based at the council offices, will aid partnership working. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:32:35 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/loughton-four-charged-in-burglary-conspiracy-investigation/ Officers responded within minutes to reports of an attempted break in at an address in Loughton. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:46:59 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/southend-arrest-made-after-serious-assault/ A man and a woman suffered injuries following an incident at an address in Stadium Road, Southend. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:27:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/shoebury-19-charges-secured-in-drug-line-investigation/ Officers with our specialist drug enforcement team Operation Raptor executed two coordinated warrants. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:56:13 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/debden-persistent-thief-banned-from-entering-shops/ Town Centre Team officers spotted a burglary suspect when they were patrolling in Loughton. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:03:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/canvey-bank-fraudster-jailed/ A 41-year-old woman has been jailed for 28 months after spending a decade stealing almost £450,000 from the high street bank she was employed by. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:14:39 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/chelmsford-attempted-murder-investigation/ Officers arrived within seven minutes of receiving a call reporting a man found seriously injured in the Meadgate Avenue area at around 7.10pm. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:24:26 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/harlow-LFR/ Crime in the district is down by 12.5% in the past year. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:19:20 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/shoplifters-1640-compensation/ Arrests were made after police were contacted by store security staff Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:45:49 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/csi-rachel-lyus/ Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we focus on Rachel Lyus, a Senior CSI, whose passion and perseverance highlight the vital role of women in science and technology. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:05:43 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/harlow-stop-arrest/ Officers tracked him down within seven minutes. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:41:20 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/colchester-chelmsford-fortina/ Officers have been looking out for those who need help, and signs of predatory behaviour on Friday and Saturday nights. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:44:52 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/basildon-successful-stop-and-search-in-drug-line-investigation/ Officers continue to investigate the supply of crack cocaine and heroin in the Basildon district Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:35:06 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/meet-det-sup-natalia-ross/ Breaking Barriers: One Detective’s Mission to Tackle Sexual Violence and Protect the Vulnerable Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:04:03 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/essex-police-working-with-partners-to-support-people-impacted-by-sexual-violence/ "As a force we continue to strive to provide an excellent service to all victims of crime and upskilling our officers with the latest investigative techniques is part of that commitment. "I want to reassure our communities that sexual violence will not be tolerated Essex and we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice." Det Supt Natalia Ross Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:57:41 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/braintree-final-miami-drug-line-leader-jailed/ Our investigation into this drug supply network was driven by Operation Raptor and Operation Orochi Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:41:34 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/meet-ds-lambert/ From Beach Patrol to Saving Lives: Detective Sergeant Hayley Lambert’s Ongoing Fight Against Domestic Abuse in Essex Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:57:12 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/february/month-long-amnesty-to-tackle-risk-posed-by-blank-firing-guns/ Police forces across the country are urging the owners of specific brands of blank-firing guns to hand them in at station front counters. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:07:21 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/january/purleigh-tributes-to-much-loved-young-man-after-fatal-collision/ Detectives continue to investigate the single-vehicle collision, in Hackmans Lane, Purleigh. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:24:02 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/news/2025/january/m11-appeal-after-high-end-cars-spotted-racing/ We were called at around 1.30pm on Sunday 29 December to reports of multiple high-end cars swerving across lanes and driving in a reckless manner. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:52:37 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2024/december/benfleet-tributes-to-cheeky-and-kind-woman-after-collision/ Officers continue to investigate a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian in London Road, Benfleet. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:20:47 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2024/july/commercial-vehicle-unit-report-122-drivers/ During Operation Tramline, Essex Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) used a supercab to identify unsafe and distracting driver behaviour on the major routes across our county between 1-5 July. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:39:15 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/october/colchester-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-supply-offences/ Officers from our Operational Support Group have arrested a man on suspicion of drug supply offences in Colchester this morning. Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:37:51 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/august/road-safety-campaign-launched-to-tackle-drink-drivers/ We are supporting this month’s week-long national drink drive campaign and we’re asking the public to stop and think before they get behind the wheel of a car. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:42:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/june/a13-appeal-for-witnesses-following-fatal-collision/ We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A13 on Saturday, 1 July. Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:10:33 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/june/brentwood-fatal-collision-at-junction-12-a12/ We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A12 yesterday. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:47:06 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/may/chelmsford-criminal-behaviour-order-sentence-for-persistent-beggar/ Criminal Behaviour Order granted for three years to ban persistent beggar in Chelmsford Mon, 29 May 2023 12:51:16 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/may/grays-appeal-following-fatal-collision/ Detectives from our Serious Collison Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Grays last month. Sun, 14 May 2023 11:56:53 +0100 http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/january/pair-jailed-aggravated-burglary/ Pair jailed for a total of 13 years after going to victim's home, demanding cash, and repeatedly assaulting and threatening him over the course of two hours. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:26:00 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/news/essex/news/archive/2023/january/man-jailed-for-attempted-murder-of-ex-partner/ A man convicted of attempting to kill his ex-partner has been jailed for 27 years following work by specialist domestic abuse officers. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:59:36 Z http://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/campaigns/campaigns/summer-road-safety/rural-roads/ Rural roads may appear to be free from driving restrictions, but they’re not and drivers need to take the same precautions as driving elsewhere. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:24:08 +0100