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Detective committed to Crown Court over data protection charges

A SERVING detective has appeared at Basildon magistrates court for the second time over several allegations of data protection breaches. Adrian Moir, 43, Valley Walk, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth entered no plea.

An Innocent Man: Tilbury man cleared of indecency charges

Mr Falconer, 30, Spindles, Tilbury was accused of indecently exposing himself on two occasions: The first charge specifically related to an offence on July 10th last year on Brennan Road, Tilbury which was allegedly witnessed by four Tilbury teenage girls.

Police warning after massive spike in car crime

In January, police received 103 reports of theft from motor vehicles, compared to 76 in December 2011, showing a 35.5 per cent rise in offences. There were also 35 vehicles stolen in December, as well as 35 stolen in January.

Scamp found guilty of vandalism in North Stifford

Basildon magistrates court heard that Oliver Scamp, 30, Lime Close, South Ockendon had damaged a water tap outside the Dog and Partridge pub in May, last year..

Arrest after upturned Land Rover found in Chadwell

Police were called at 11.40 am to the Heath road area of Chadwell after residents had reported seeing a Land Rover on its roof and several men fleeing from the scene. The police helicopter and several cars searched the area. Soon after, a 21-year-old male from Tilbury was arrested on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without consent.

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.

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