Crime
AT just after 6pm yesterday evening (Wednesday 3 June) a small protest was held outside Harlow Police Station. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Officers engaged with those gathered and worked to ensure there was minimal disruption to the work of the station itself or the…
A HARLOW resident has pleaded guilty to multiple offences in relation to the sex offenders register. Scapau Costica, aged 42, of Berecroft, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. Between October 1st, 2025 and May 21st, 2025 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, being a relevant…
ESSEX Police is supporting a National Day of Action to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and unsafe e-bikes. They will join 24 other police forces across the UK as part of a coordinated initiative led by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). The day will…
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to drug driving and a number of other offences. Lee Oliver, aged 36, of Canons Gate, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On May 30th, 2025 at Epping, drove a Volvo motor vehicle, on Coopers Common,…
SPEEDING drivers, anti-social behaviour in the town centre and the illegal use of e-scooters on public roads were among the topics raised at the PFCC Harlow district public meeting on Thursday 21st May. The meeting was held in the main hall of Passmores Academy in…
POLICE officers made 38 arrests in May thanks to Live Facial Recognition technology, including for offences including rape. It means since they first deployed their vans in August 2024, they have made 162 arrests. Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings said: “The deployments in May really highlight…
A HARLOW woman has been charged with criminal damage. Joanna Harvey, aged 45, of The Hornbeams, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On September 7th, 2025, without lawful excuse, damaged a Kia Sportage belonging to another intending to destroy or…
A WARRANT for non-appearance at court has been issued for a Harlow man who was arrested and charged after a roof-top stand off in the Ladyshot area of Harlow. Ben Murphy, aged 40, of No Fixed Abode, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court on May…
A CHURCH Langley man has pleaded guilty to driving under influence of drugs. Oliver Allen, aged 20, of Bentley Drive, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. Credit: Google Images On December 10th, 2025 at Paringdon Road, drove a Ford Fiesta when…
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to a number of offences in relation to possession of an XL Bully Dog. Joe Rous, aged 32, Longbanks, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 20th 2026 at Harlow, had in your possession or…
ESSEX Police want to speak to this man in connection with a theft from a BP service station in Harlow. Items were taken from the garage on the A414 near Potter Street on 11 May. If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other…
A HARLOW resident who has pleaded guilty to shoplifting is “liable” to be deported. Gabriel Chifor, aged 21, of Great Brays, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On December 20th, 2025, at Roydon, stole food items, to the value of £142.45 belonging…
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Antonio Martena, aged 69, of Canons Brook, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On April 16th, 2025 at Harlow, being a relevant offender within the terms of…
A HARLOW man has pled guilty to being under the influence of three separate drugs after being stopped by the police on Southern Way in Harlow. Scott Thompson, aged 38, of Carters Mead, Harlow appeared at Colchester magistrates court in relation to the following. On…
CHARITY football tournament Essex Community Goals is back this summer and there is still time for teams to sign up. The 7-a-side competition gives 12 and 13-year-olds from a wide range of backgrounds and footballing abilities the opportunity to get active and interact with the…
A HARLOW man has been charged with sexual assault. Barry Free, aged 45 ,of Great Brays, Harlow, appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On October 30th 2022 at Harlow sexually assaulted a female, when she did not consent and you did…
