Daily Archives: 23/04/2015

Man charged with drug, firearm offences – Hunter Valley

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Belmont mother, Carly McBride, have charged a man with drug and firearm offences.

About 12.30pm today (Thursday 23 April 2015), officers from the Hunter Valley’s Strike Force Karabi executed search warrants at three addresses within the local area: Gundy Road, Scone, Ted Clay Street, Muswellbrook, and Hayes Street, Scone.

During a search of these properties three firearms, (two shortened), a silencer and an extendable baton were seized as well as a substance suspected of being methamphetamine and $5875 in cash.

A 24-year-old man was arrested at the Ted Clay Street address. He was taken to Muswellbrook Police Station where he was charged with 13 offences relating to the possession and supply of methamphetamine, possession of firearms, and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

The man has been refused bail and will appear in Scone Local Court tomorrow (Friday 24 April 2015).

Strike Force Karabi investigators stressed the charges did not relate to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Carly McBride; however, these did arise from that same investigation.

Carly, 31, was last seen on Calgaroo Avenue at Muswellbrook about 2pm on Tuesday 30 September 2014. Officers from Hunter Valley Local Area Command were alerted when she failed to return to her Belmont home and couldn’t be located or contacted.

An investigation has been ongoing since her disappearance, with detectives following a number of lines of inquiry. Carly is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm to 175cm tall, with a thin build, brown hair and eyes.

Police continue to hold serious concerns for her welfare, and are investigating a possible homicide.

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Man arrested after stabbing – Armidale

A 19-year-old man is assisting with inquiries after an alleged domestic incident at Armidale overnight, during which a 21-year-old man was stabbed.

About 6pm yesterday (Wednesday 22 April 2015), two family members became involved in an argument at their Armidale residence.

It is alleged the argument turned physical with the 21-year-old receiving a stab wound to his abdomen.

A 18–year-old woman, who was in the house at the time, was not hurt.

This morning, police from New England Local Area Command arrested a 19-year-old man in Armidale.

Inquiries are continuing.

Body found in car swept into floodwaters – Maitland

Police divers have retrieved the body of a woman from a car which was swept into floodwaters in the Central Hunter.

About 8.50am (Wednesday 22 April 2015), police and emergency services were called to Cessnock Road, Maitland, following reports two vehicles had been swept into floodwaters.

On arrival, police from Central Hunter Local Area Command and officers from Fire & Rescue NSW and the State Emergency Service (SES), were told two vehicles had been swept away and were submerged.

Several people entered the water to assist and they, in turn, had to be rescued.

The search continued throughout the day and about 6.15pm, police located the two vehicles.

Police divers were able to confirm no one in the second vehicle, however, the body of an 86-year-old Gillieston Heights woman was retrieved from the first vehicle.

While police had been told two people may have been in that first vehicle, divers could find no evidence that a second person was in the car. At this time, there have been no reports of people missing that could be connected to this incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Man charged following pursuit – Yass

A man has been charged following a police pursuit that ended in Yass yesterday afternoon.

About 1pm (Monday 20 April 2015), police from Goulburn Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a white Hyundai Excel on The Hume Highway at Goulburn.

The driver allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit was commenced, however, was terminated due to safety concerns.

About 2pm, police from Yass Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop the Hyundai in Yass, however, the driver allegedly failed to stop and a second pursuit was commenced.

During the pursuit, police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on the Hume Highway about 10km south of Yass, and the car was stopped.

The driver of the car, a 38-year-old man, was arrested and taken to Yass Police Station.

He was charged with a number of offences, including not stop police pursuit (Skye’s law) (x2), drive whilst cancelled (x2), use unauthorised number plate, and an outstanding warrant.

He was refused bail and will appear at Goulburn Local Court today.

Coming up at City Recital Hall

GOLDNER STRING QUARTET
4 May, 7pm & 10 May, 2pm

A piece too dangerous to perform behind the Iron Curtain; a heartfelt, lyrical offering of thanksgiving after a life-threatening illness; and a new work tailor-made just for them: this is how Australia’s pre-eminent chamber ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary! Be moved by the intense emotions in music by Ligeti, Beethoven and Paul Stanhope.

Musica Viva is thrilled to announce that Sean Bacon will be joining the creative team for the Goldner String Quartet tour as the Video Designer. Through the use of projected images, ambient lighting and stunning repertoire you will be taken on a journey through time!

‘One only had to hear the opening bars to realise this is a very fine quartet indeed.’ The Telegraph, UK

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

Program:

LIGETI, String Quartet No. 1 Métamorphoses nocturnes

STANHOPE, String Quartet No. 3 Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia by Huntington Estate and friends

BEETHOVEN, String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, op. 132
STEVEN ISSERLIS WITH CONNIE SHIH
13 June, 2pm & 15 June, 7pm

Steven Isserlis rose to world fame through his compelling stage presence and captivating enthusiasm for the music he loves. Here he presents a typically engaging and extraordinary program, with Franck’s beloved Sonata, lesser-known masterworks by Saint-Saëns and Fauré, and evocative, colourful musical postcards from Thomas Àdes.

“Isserlis’s playing is in many ways consummate: his technical mastery matched by an obvious love for the work.” The Australian

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

Program:

SAINT-SAËNS, Cello Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, op. 32

FAURÉ, Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, op. 117

ADÈS, Lieux retrouvés

FRANCK, Cello Sonata from Violin Sonata in A major