Crime
THE Executive Director of the Society of Editors has described plans by the government to grant anonymity to police firearms officers who shoot suspects as “deeply concerning”. The comments come after the Home Secretary announced yesterday (Thursday 23 April) that she would pursue legislation that…
RETAIL trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics showing that in 2024, there were increases in shoplifting across all the East of England constabulary areas. In the whole of England and Wales, there has been a trend of persistent quarterly…
NESTING season is under way and as the weather starts to improve, Essex Police’s specialist Rural Engagement Team is reminding everyone that all wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected in law. Not only is stealing birds’ eggs a crime, the nests themselves and…
THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is inviting residents from across the Harlow district to attend a public meeting to learn more about crime and community safety in their area. The meeting will take place on Tuesday 6th May at Passmores Academy, Tracyes…
POLICE chiefs will automatically sack officers who fail background checks from next month, allowing them to root out those who are unfit to serve and clean up their forces. As part of major government reforms to improve confidence in policing, the new measures laid in…
A NEWHALL resident has been charged with drink driving as well as a public order offence. Joseph Milburn, aged 49, of Barnfield Way, Newhall, Harlow has been charged with the following. On January 10th, 2025 on the A12, you did drive a BMW vehicle after…
A MAN from south London has pleaded guilty to committing an assault at Harlow railway station. Dontay Parris, aged 22, of Athol Square, Penge pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 15th, 2024, at Harlow railway station assaulted a male by beating…
MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts are due to gather in memory of a 19-year-old student killed in the Nottingham attacks reports the BBC. The event, in Harlow, will raise money for the Grace O’Malley-Kumar Foundation on 1 June. Miss O’Malley-Kumar was fatally stabbed along with Barnaby Webber, 19,…
A HARLOW man has appeared in court charged with five counts of rape as well as a number of other sexual offences and assaults. Bobby Hunter, aged 29, of Redstone House, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court to answer charges: They include: Between August 1st,…
A SENIOR officer who abused his position for sexual purposes, has been dismissed this week following a gross misconduct hearing. An independent hearing chaired by Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy of Bedfordshire Police took place after an investigation led by the Independent Office of Police…
A HARLOW man has been disqualified after drinking and driving. Walton Lindsay, aged 54, of Paddock Mead, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On November 17th, 2024 at Waltham Abbey drove a Ford Fiesta motor vehicle, on a road namely Sewardstone Road,…
EPPING Forest District Council is warning businesses to stay alert after reports of a scam targeting owners of licensed premises. A spokesperson said: “We’ve received reports of a person contacting licensed premises across the country claiming to be a Licensing Officer, and aware of one…
AN OLD HARLOW resident has been charged with offensive weapon and drug offences. Kyle McCrimmon, aged 34, of Old Oak Way, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On February 5th, 2025 at Harlow had with you, without good reason or lawful…
A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to breaching an order banning her from the town centre. Alice Smith, aged 40, of Gibson Court, Bishopsfield, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On March 31st, 2025 at Harlow without reasonable excuse, loitered in Harlow Town…
“OFFICERS policing our roads have had to deliver the worst possible news to 22 families already this year. “This is a truly shocking number that I personally am appalled by. “To then see drivers reaching speeds of more than 120mph on our roads, displaying such…
A SENIOR Harlow police officer has made a bold pledge to all those who burgle houses in Harlow. Superintendent Tim Tubbs said: “My message is really clear to anyone thinking of committing this horrendous crime; we will catch you and we will do everything we…
