EIGHTEEN drivers were caught driving at least 90mph on the M11 over the weekend as officers worked to try to ensure you’re safe on the roads. On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December, officers from our Roads Policing Unit were carrying out speed checks on…

THE unique initiative established to give confiscated criminal cash to projects that benefit the community in Essex has celebrated its tenth anniversary. The Essex Police Proceeds of Crime Scheme was set up by the force with the independent charitable trust Essex Community Foundation (ECF) in…

TRADING Standards has warned Harlow residents about scam messages relating to winter fuel payments. The texts direct recipients to a website to trick them into handing over their details, including bank account information. One of the hoax messages reads: “When you receive this message, it…

VIDEO interviews are reducing emergency response times and improving arrest rates in Essex – thanks to the continued work of the Rapid Video Response Team (RVR) claim Essex Police. A spokesperson said: “RVR is a victim-focused investigative tool first rolled out in 2023, working alongside…

CRIMINAL proceedings against a man alleged to have given a “Nazi salute” at a peace rally in Harlow Town Centre have been dropped. A rally organised by Stand Up to Racism was held by the Obelisk on Saturday August 12th. The rally was held in…

FROM Essex Police: “This year, as part of our dedicated response to vehicle crime, and in particular vehicle theft, Essex Police continues to see a force-wide reduction in these crime figures and an increase in the number of solved cases. Figures show that in the…

Credit: Google Maps A HARLOW man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder following an incident in Central London. Anthony Gilheany, aged 30, of Longfield, Harlow has been charged with four counts of attempted murder, causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified, driving…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to dealing in heroin and crack cocaine. Shea Sutton, aged 19, of Carters Mead, Harlow made the plea to the following at Colchester magistrates court. Between October 9th, 2023 and October 30th, 2023 at Chelmsford was concerned in the…

A HARLOW woman is set to stand trial over an allegation she defrauded a man of over £15,000. Jenny Taggart, aged 42, of Longfield, Harlow has been charged with the following. Between September 1st 2020 and August 31st 2021, stole credit balances totalling £15,095.31 belonging…

A PROLIFIC offender who caused widespread issues in Harlow – including drug dealing and a sustained assault on a taxi driver – has been jailed. Jordan Reilly, 23, appeared in court last week to be sentenced for a range of offences spanning the past four…

Update: Saturday: Three males arrested have been released on bail while enquiries continue. ============== OFFICERS were called to reports of a man found injured round the back of The Rows in Harlow Town Centre shortly before 9.15pm on Wednesday 18 December. Emergency services attended but,…

Update: 2000 hrs: Apologies for no update. We contacted Essex Police press office this morning. They indicated a statement would be coming but none as yet. We asked again at 1700 hrs. Will update when we get something. ESSEX Police has sealed off an area…

A HARLOW man has been banned from driving following drinking and driving in Harlow. Susantha Ratnayake, aged 55, of Hare Street Springs, Harlow, pled guilty at the Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On November 3rd, 2024, on Hare Street Springs, Harlow, you drove a…

A CHOP shop” located near Stansted Airport led officers to find stolen vehicles and car parts valued at £400K and two men arrested. Essex Police received information from colleagues in the Metropolitan Police force of a recently stolen vehicle potentially being tracked to the Uttlesford…