Thanks to our Roads Policing officers and volunteers at Community Speedwatch who conducted speed enforcement and education checks at #GreatTotham (25 Apr) to highlight the importance of adhering to the speed limit - not all roads users did! esxpol.uk/oeMpP

Roads Policing officers were joined by Community Speedwatch volunteers in #GreatTotham (25 April), to carry out speed enforcement checks as they work to keep the roads safe. Not all drivers kept to the speed limit, and were reported for the offence. esxpol.uk/R957d

A man has appeared in court to answer drugs related charges following investigate work by officers.

On Sunday 21 April, patrolling officers in the #Heybridge area arrested a man after witnessing some unusual activity in the area.

For more details see link in the comments

On the 17th of April 2024 a shoplifter who has been found responsible for six thefts from Marks & Spencers in Maldon totalling nearly £700 has been charged and bailed to court by the Maldon Town Team.
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Sgt Rob Partridge saved the life of a vulnerable man armed with a handgun and a knife.
Now he's been commended for outstanding bravery by Chief Constable BJ Harrington QPM - Essex Police.
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Prophet says our firearms officers are here to help people & keep them safe.
Details in Comments.
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There are very few accidents involving personal watercraft in Essex and ‘we want to keep it that way’, says Sgt Alex Southgate, of Essex Police Marine Unit.

If you experience or see dangerous activity or ASB on the water, report it online at essex.police.uk/ro.

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Do you have dashcam footage of a collision in Hatfield Road, Langford, about 12:25pm on Sun 16 March?

Three people were hurt, some with potentially life-changing injuries.

If you have any information then please get in contact with us quoting incident 495 of 16/3.

Dogs walked off-lead may attack livestock, such as sheep, cows, pigs & hens.
Even if your dog doesn’t attack, it can cause stress to other animals.
So do keep them on a lead near livestock.
Become familiar with the #CountrysideCode .
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A big part of our role is engagement, getting out there and talking to people.
We find bikes very useful because they allow us to access places we can’t get police cars to, like country parks, fields & sea walls.
Watch our video for more.
#RuralCrime
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Officers investigating a robbery at Co-op in Lawling Ave #Heybridge yesterday (26/3) at 9.15 pm are asking for info.

Three suspects stole some cash and smashed some wine bottles. They had their faces covered and wore dark clothing.

Quote 1224 of 26 March with info

The Rural Engagement Team recovered another suspected hare coursing vehicle on Sunday. This one got stuck in a field in Maldon. Thanks to the farmer for his help removing it! RET lead the force tackling hare coursing and wildlife crime.

A documentary focusing on an Essex Police case, Social Media Murders: The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth, will broadcast on ITV1 on Saturday at 22:55.​

Domestic abuse is a key priority & our officers work tirelessly every day to keep victims safe.

​Read more esxpol.uk/1p83o

If you are worrying about what your child can access when playing on their new games console or smart device.

Visit esxpol.uk/gPVkH for practical advice on how to set up parental controls on different smart devices and game consoles.

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Yesterday the Essex Police Fraud Prevention Co-ordinator attended the Maldon Methodist Church in Maldon High Street. There were 50 attendees who were all provided with Fraud Prevention Literature and the most up to date fraud and scam advice.
#BeFraudSmart
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Quad bikes and ride-on lawnmowers are valuable to thieves.
Make sure your shed, barn or outbuildings are secure.
🔒 Secure the door with pad bolts or similar, install security lighting & record serial no.s
For more crime prevention tips, visit esxpol.uk/VxK7y
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The Maldon Town Team have been on patrol today in Maldon High Street today. We attended the Christmas Fayre and had some great community engagements! We also showed some aspiring Police Officers our vehicle and equipment!
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Officers discovered a substantial cannabis grow containing more than 400 plants after executing a warrant at a house in #StLawrence .

Read more on our website: esxpol.uk/Ctsr0

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In the past week, 17 people have been charged with shoplifting in #Essex .
Six also tested positive for Class A drugs.
Find out what happens now: esxpol.uk/oknOQ

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