ESSEX Police are investigating a collision in Hatfield Heath during which a man has sadly died.  A spokesperson said: “We were alerted to the incident, in Hatfield Heath Road, at 5.40pm on Wednesday 21 January.  It was reported that two vehicles, a van and a…

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. That’s despite the efforts of the killer, 51-year-old Jeremy Heath, who attempted to cover up his involvement and lie…

A HARLOW man has been charged with racially aggravated assault in Epping. Ross Ellis aged 50, of Orchard Croft, Harlow has been charged with the following. On September 5th, 2025, at Epping, assaulted a male by beating him and the offence was racially aggravated within…

ESSEX Police say they are carrying out an investigation into the illegal distribution of drugs after a 55-year-old woman died of a potent sedative overdose. Heidi Williams died from an overdose of opiate and Bromazolam toxicity reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Ms Williams died at…

DETAILED plans to keep Essex safe and secure can be put into action by budget proposals made this week by Roger Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. The Commissioner has this week proposed the budget for Essex Police and Essex County Fire…

A HARLOW woman has been charged with stealing £8,000 from another person. Angela Lee, aged 50, of John Dowdall Close, Harlow appeared at Basildon magistrates court, charged with the following. Between June 4th, 2024 and January 1st, 2025 in Essex stole £8,000 belonging to another…

A HARLOW man has been charged with a total of nineteen sexual offences involving children. Mark Baillie, aged 38, of Little Brays, Harlow faced the following charges at Basildon magistrates court. On July 23rd, 2025 at Harlow, being a person aged 18 or over, intentionally…

WE ARE focussed on solving more crime and delivering the best possible service to our communities”. That’s from the Chief Constable as he outlines the force’s plans to continue bringing crime down and getting more justice for victims. Changes currently underway across the force aim…

A HARLOW man has been charged with a number of attacks upon a woman. Jack Rowland, aged 25, of Felmongers, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court, charged with the following. On January 7th, 2026, in Harlow intentionally strangled a woman. On January 7th, 2026 in…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to a number of charges in relation to drug dealing. Thomas Hanson, aged 22, of Woodcroft, Harlow was charged with the following. Between 21/11/2025 and  26/12/2025 at Harlow were concerned in the supplying of a quantity of cocaine, a…

INSTANCES of drug-drive reoffending have surged by more than 134 percent in the last four years revealing a system that is broken and in need of urgent reform, according to victims and road safety campaigners. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Ministry…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Ryan Farrelly in connection with a breach of a non-molestation order in Harlow. The 32 year-old is described as 5ft 8 ins tall and has links to the Hitchin area of Hertfordshire. If you have any information then please…

A HARLOW resident has been charged with assaulting a woman as well as being in possession of an offensive weapon. Vasile Costache, aged 49, of The Hides, Harlow was charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On September 3rd, 2025 in Harlow assaulted a…

A HARLOW man has been charged in connection with a shoplifting offence thanks to an eagle-eyed PCSO out on patrol in Bishop’s Stortford. Shortly after 2pm yesterday (Monday 19 January) , alcohol was allegedly stolen from Waitrose in Northgate End. A man was seen leaving…