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Ockendon rapper in court over car theft charges

Jamie Lee Clarke, 20, Faymore Gardens, South Ockendon was accused of taking away and driving the car from Wallace Road, Grays on the 21st January. Clarke, known as G.Dot among the rapping community, was granted unconditional bail.

Men in court over six figure stolen goods sting

Skinner is charged with dishonestly handling 4992 individual tubes of Bodyshop cleansing gel to the value of £39936.00 on the 28th June last year in Grays. Skinner was also charged with possession of 2,000 diazepam tablets.

Man in court over Tilbury cannabis factory

A CLACTON man has appeared in court charged with producing a cannabis factory in Tilbury. The charges relate to a factory with 492 plants discovered on the 7th November last year.

Tasmanian pirates fined in court over vandalism

Deri Stephens, 32, Wood View, Grays and Matthew Smith, 39, Castle Road, Chatham, Kent pleaded guilty at Basildon magistrates court to damaging a door that led to the rood of Tasmania House, Tilbury.

Police on hunt for dogs after vicious attacks

The two large dogs reportedly attacked a small dog on January 29 whilst the dog was being walked by its owner, resulting in the dog suffering from cuts. It is also reported that the same dogs may have been responsible for killing a cat on January 25.

Bulphan man on trial over Ipswich jewellery raid

Before the court are Benjamin Murphy, 25, of Loughton, Essex; Danny O’Bryan, 21, of Bulphan, Essex and Charles Onyemelukwe, 24, of Camden. They have all denied conspiracy to commit robbery at Goldsmiths on June 15 last year.

Labour leader slams “hysterical” Tories over booze zones

The Labour Chair of the Licensing Committee, Mike Stone, in fact proposed – against the recommendation of officers – that DPPOs should be introduced in four areas of Little Thurrock and Ockendon.

Police call meeting to discuss crime in Ockendon

“By holding the new meeting in the evening, we hope it encourages more members of the community to come along and set the policing priorities for their neighbourhoods. At the heart of neighbourhood policing is listening to what our residents want, so I encourage everyone to come along and have their say, and we will act upon their concerns.”

Exclusive: Armed siege in Orsett: Man jailed for three years

A CHADWELL man was jailed for three years yesterday after holding two work colleagues hostage in an armed siege at an Orsett farm.

Paul Smethurst, 35, Godman Road, Chadwell St Mary pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possession of imitation firearms at Basildon Crown Court.

Former BNP councillor at centre of fraud allegations

FORMER BNP Tilbury councillor, Emma Colgate is at the centre of allegations that she took part in a “long-term criminal enterprise” to defraud the Greater London Authority and HM Revenue and Customs, according to court papers.

Lee Balkwell: Ockendon cement mixer death: Police probe “flawed”

Les Balkwell made over 130 complaints to the IPCC against Essex Police, of which 92 were investigated. The IPCC upheld in full 11 of the complaints, partially upheld eight and the remainder were not upheld. Predominantly they involve officers’ actions and decision making during the initial investigation in 2002.

Couple set for sentencing over fatal crash in Purfleet

The collision happened in Purfleet when Darren Maeder was struck by a silver Mercedes CLK at 7pm on Thursday, February 17, 2011. The 37-year-old man, who lived locally, was certified dead at the scene. The car driver failed to stop at the scene.

Men in court over syphoning fuel from lorries

Mantos Banevicius, 25, of Chobham Road London and Evaldas Petruseicius 27 (same address) pleaded not guilty at Basildon magistrates court to the charges of going equipped with diesel canisters and security de-tagging devices.

Stanford man in court over attack on police officer

A STANFORD-LE-HOPE man pleaded not guilty at court today (Thursday) to an assault on a police officer. Sean Thorpe, 35, Bishop Road, Stanford-le-Hope was charged with assaulting the officer on the 12th January at Andersons.

Police hope it won’t be worth it for L’Oreal thief

On November 17 at 6.15pm a suspect stole an estimated £1,098 worth of cosmetics. Investigating officer, Pc Emily Lurton, said: “A significant amount of cosmetics, including L’Oreal cosmetics, were stolen and we need to catch the person responsible. If you recognise the man in the CCTV, please do the right thing and call us.”

Court: Teen could face jail after terror chase on stolen motorbike

The court looked in shock as the youth raced through the streets of Tilbury. The voices of the officers in the helicopter could be heard and they clearly shocked when the youth, at speed, mounted the pavement and skimmed past a young mother who was pushing a pram.

Police appeals after robberies and assaults all over the borough

Police appeals after gang fight in South Ockendon, assault in Tilbury, attempt burglary in Grays and women robbed in South Ockendon.

Benefit cheat fined thousands in court

The court was also informed she had been overpaid £7,027 benefit by the Department for Work and Pensions, who would be taking separate action against her.
Grimes was sentenced to a 12 month community order, with 12 months supervision by the Probation Service. She was also ordered to complete 120 hours unpaid work while under supervision.

Man fined after “Despicable” theft from fatal crash scene

The investigation was then hampered when property from the car was found to be missing, namely a Tom Tom sat nav and an iPhone. Enquiries were then made into the alleged theft of these items and Anthony Brown, 49 of Cruick Avenue, South Ockenden, who was then a security guard with the recovery agent, was arrested on suspicion of the theft. A thorough investigation resulted in charges for theft, which Anthony Brown pleaded guilty, at Court in December 2011.

….but two get away as police and chopper swoop on metal thieves

TWO SUSPECTED metal thieves evaded capture this morning (Friday) after attempting to break in from a former school. A security guard at the former site of Treetops school at Dell Road, Grays contacted police at just after 9am this morning.

Police day of action on persistent offenders and warrants nets results

“A big part of our job is also to disrupt the lives of those we suspect are committing the crime. Although successful prosecutions are not always brought against people, we will continue to target those who we have intelligence to suggest are committing crime, and wreaking misery on the lives of hard working and decent residents of Thurrock.”

Sledgehammer attack in attempted burglary in Grays

Ds Eileen Mullins said: “Thankfully the suspects didn’t get into the flat, but they used a considerable display of force in their efforts to try and get in, and we need to catch them. Did you see anyone in the area with a sledgehammer or do you know who they are? Please call us if you have any information.

Ockendon man gets eight years for armed robbery

Adam Fairbrass, 29, of Queen’s Way, Ipswich, and Trevor Summers, 28, of South Ockendon in Essex, were sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court to a total of 16 years in prison.

Police appeal after night of arson in West Thurrock

At around 1.45am at the Formula One hotel, Weston Avenue, Thurrock, six vans and three trailers were set alight. All the vehicles appear to have Lithuanian registration plates. Then at just before 10pm at a yard in Motherwell Way, Grays, the cabs of three petrol tankers were set alight. The fire service prevented the spread of the fires from the cabs.

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