A HARLOW man has been disqualified for drug driving Paul Gafney, aged 35, of Purford Green, Harlow, pled guilty to the following. On December 6th, 2025, at Southern Way, drove an Audi 4, when the proportion of a controlled drug, namely Benzoylecgonine (BZE, cocaine breakdown…

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has today published a letter on public confidence in policing. In the letter, Mr Hirst sets out his expectations of policing in Essex and the assurances he has received regarding Essex Police policies and training on…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and other charges. James Morton, aged 34, of Moorfield, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On April 26th, 2025 at Essex assaulted a female by beating her. On March 1st…

A MAN from Suffolk has been charged with a number of offences. Carlos Da Silva, aged 38 of Violet Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court, having been charged with the following. On June 3rd 2026, at Harlow, had in your possession a quantity…

RESIDENTS of all generations across Essex are invited to share their views on the Government’s proposed reforms to policing. A White Paper, From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, was published by the Home Office which sets out proposals to move towards fewer, larger…

A HARLOW resident has been charged with causing actual bodily harm. Randy Agyeman, aged 26, of Church End, Harlow was charged with the following at Colchester magistrates court. On September 18th, 2025 at Harlow, assaulted another person, thereby occasioning him, actual bodily harm. On September…

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has released new data on fare evasion enforcement, showing the number of checks and penalty fares issued by TfL is up significantly on the previous year. The crackdown on fare evasion is part of a bold strategy to tackle fare evasion…

THE Leader of Essex County Council has written to Roger Hirst, Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex, following the conclusion of the court case on the murder of Henry Nowak. Henry, a young man from Essex, was stabbed and died while on a…

ESSEX residents are being urged to voice their concerns to help police and local authorities tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.  The anonymous Community Safety Survey 2026 by Safer Essex asks a range of questions to help focus multi-agency efforts to drive down crime and increase safety across…

THE Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Partnership (SETDAB), are raising awareness of the increase in domestic abuse during major football events such as the World Cup. While football brings excitement and a sense of togetherness, it can be a difficult and dangerous time for…

ESSEX Police has have secured sexual assault charges against a 49-year-old Chigwell man. The offences relate to incidents between April 2024 and November 2025 in the Chigwell, Epping, Loughton, Harlow and Romford areas. British national Jagpal Singh, of Brook Way, who is also known as…

VOLUNTEERS play a vital role in helping Essex Police to try and keep Essex safe – giving their time, skills and passion to support communities across our county every single day. And Volunteers’ Week gives the force the chance to recognise and celebrate their huge…

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…