Daily Archives: 02/02/2016

Man charged following alleged barricade incident – Lavington

A man has appeared in court today following a barricade incident at Albury this morning.

About 12.50am (Tuesday 2 February 2016), police were called to a home on Oshea Street, Lavington, following reports the male resident, who was armed with a knife, was making threats.

As police from Albury Local Area Command approached the home, the man and a female resident walked outside, before the man allegedly made threats toward officers and returned inside.

The woman was not injured.

A perimeter was established and local police were assisted by police negotiators.

About 1.30am, the man was arrested after exiting the home.

No one was injured.

Following a search of the home, officers located and seized a knife, a machete and a cigarette lighter shaped like a firearm.

The 36-year-old man was taken to Albury Police Station and charged with armed with intent and intimidation of police.

He was refused bail and appeared at Albury Local Court today, where conditional bail was granted. The man is next due to appear in the same court on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

Man wanted over outstanding warrants – Albury

Police are appealing for information to help locate a man wanted in relation to three outstanding warrants.

Brad Kilner, 24, is wanted by virtue of three outstanding warrants in relation to driving offences.

Mr Kilner is described as being of Caucasian appearance with a fair complexion, approximately 175-180cm tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and of a medium build.

He is known to frequent Corowa and Springdale Heights in New South Wales, and Wahgunyah in Victoria.

Anyone who knows Mr Kilner’s whereabouts, or has any information that could assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Should members of the community see Mr Kilner, they are advised not to approach him, but instead contact Triple Zero (000) or Albury Police Station on (02) 6023 9299.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/

Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Police seek information over man wanted on outstanding warrant – Albury

Police are appealing for information to help locate a man wanted over an outstanding warrant.

Jason Brett Kruse, 41, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding warrant in relation to driving offences.

Mr Kruse is described as being of Caucasian appearance with a fair complexion, approximately 185-190cm tall, with green/hazel-coloured eyes and of a medium build.

He has been known to have both light-brown hair and shoulder-length blonde hair, and has previously had a beard and moustache.

Mr Kruse may currently be residing in Corowa or Lavington, as he is known to frequent these areas.

Anyone who knows Mr Kruse’s whereabouts, or has any information that could assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Should members of the community see Mr Kruse, they are advised not to approach him, but instead contact Triple Zero (000) or Albury Police Station on (02) 6023 9299.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/

Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Police seek information to locate wanted man – Newcastle City LAC

Police are appealing for information to locate a man wanted by virtue of outstanding warrant.

Siofai Tai Siulai (Toai), aged 47, is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant related to a disqualified driving offence.

He is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 175-180cm tall, of medium to solid build, brown eyes, and dark hair which has been known to be dyed a light colour.

Siofai is believed to be frequenting the Newcastle area.

Anyone who sees Siofai or knows of his whereabouts is urged not to approach him, but to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999, Waratah Police on (02) 4926 6599, or Crime Stoppers.

Man critical after crash – Lake Macquarie

An 18-year-old man has suffered critical injuries after crashing his car at Freemans Waterhole, then being hit by a second car on the M1 early this morning.

About 2.30am (Tuesday 2 February 2016), a Nissan X-Trail being driven north on the M1 at Freemans Waterhole, about 300 meters north of the Freemans Drive overpass, lost control and landed on its roof.

The driver of the vehicle managed to free himself from the car and was standing on the road when he was hit by a Mercedes Van also travelling north on the M1.

The 18-year-old man suffered critical injuries and was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the Mercedes was not injured and was taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, together with officers from the Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit will conduct a full investigation.

The M1 is closed northbound at the Cessnock turnoff and diversions are in place.