“They are an example of the incredible bravery of all our officers trying to do the best for the people they serve, putting others first and putting themselves in harm’s way.” OFFICERS who faced arresting a man trying to assault them with a knife have…

A UNIQUE 200-year-old funeral hatchment has been returned to its owners by our Rural Engagement Team more than 30 years after it was stolen from a church. PC Dane Wyatt was on a routine visit to Sworders fine art auctioneers in Stansted Mountfitchet to discuss…

PEOPLE who cover their faces in an Essex town centre could face fines in an effort to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Basildon Borough Council has agreed to hold a month-long consultation on the plans to extend its public space…

A DISPERSAL order will in place in Sawbridgeworth over Halloween as part of the constabulary’s efforts to deter anti-social behaviour. The section 35 order will be in place from 6pm on Friday 31 October until 4am on Saturday 1 November, to help protect members of…

A MAN has been jailed following an Essex Police investigation into repeated breaches of a court order. Adan Bath was found to have committed offences, including three counts of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, and was sentenced in October 2023. As…

THE Safer Harlow Partnership (SHP) works hard to ensure our town is a safe place for visitors and residents to enjoy. A Harlow residents’ survey in 2023 indicated that women and girls disproportionately feel unsafe in public spaces in our town, particularly after dark. As…

ONE year on from the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, new research from online training provider High Speed Training has revealed that one in five UK adults are actively concerned about sexual harassment in the workplace,[1] with one in ten reporting they had witnessed…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Rhyce Jones, aged 26, of Little Brays, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. On May 27th, 2025, on Partridge Road in Harlow, drove a Vauxhall Vivaro motor vehicle, when the proportion…

A HARLOW woman has been charged with dealing in crack cocaine and heroin. Lennie-May Wade, aged 20, of Milwards, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court, charged with the following. Between April 13th and May 22nd, 2025 in Harlow, were concerned in the supplying of a…

A DAY of coordinated action targeting drug dealing activity and associated exploitation saw arrests made, weapons seized and vulnerable people safeguarded. A police spokesperson said: ‘Our Operation Raptor officers, who work solely on the issue of county lines activity in Essex, joined forces with safeguarding…

THREE Harlow residents have been charged with a number of drug offences. Ricky Fetti, aged 35, Risdens, Harlow Between 18 Oct 2024 and 22 Oct 2025 at Harlow were concerned in the supplying of a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B, to another…

AN OLD Harlow man has pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified. David Evans, aged 53, of High Street, Old Harlow made the plea at Chelmsford magistrates court. On August 11th, 2025, at Coopersale Common, Epping, while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Evans…

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is inviting all residents, businesses and people who study or travel in Essex to share their views on future funding for Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service for the 2026/27 financial year. Your feedback…

A HARLOW man has been charged with two counts of criminal damage. Kurt Jordan, aged 50, of Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court in relation to the following. On September 29th 2025, at Harlow, without lawful excuse, damaged a Smart Car to the…