Daily Archives: 08/05/2016

Man charged after alleged indecent assault of child on bus – Charlestown

A man has been charged after allegedly indecently assaulting a young girl on a bus near Charlestown earlier this week.

About 3.45pm on Wednesday (4 May 2016), a man got on a bus at Frederick Street, Charlestown and sat down next to a 6-year-old girl.

He allegedly spoke to the girl before indecently assaulting her. He got off the bus a short time later at Gateshead.

The girl continued on her journey and reported the matter to her mother, who in turn contacted police.

About 10.20am today (Saturday 7 May 2016), following investigations, officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command arrested a 48-year-old man in Charlestown.

He was taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with aggravated indecent assault.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Belmont Local Court on 22 June 2016.

Joint operation targets OMCG clubhouse – Albury

A joint police operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gang activity in southern NSW has seen police seize drugs and close down a club house linked to the Black Uhlans.

Albury Local Area Command and the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor, assisted by Police Rescue, the Dog Unit and Traffic & Highway Patrol Command conducted the operation yesterday in South Albury.

About 6pm (Friday 6 May 2016), a property linked to the Black Uhlan OMCG was searched by virtue of a warrant under the Restricted Premises Act and contravening the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

Twenty club members were present at the time of executing the warrant.

All twenty were searched and four issued with Field Court Attendance Notices for drug and liquor offences and will appear before court at a later date.

Officers allegedly located a small amount of amphetamine on a 55-year-old club associate and a 31-year-old club member.

A 55-year-old man was issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for two counts of possess prohibited drug (amphetamine and cannabis).

A 23-year-old man was issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for sell liquor without required responsible service of alcohol qualification.

Police will allege over 550 containers of alcohol along with ledgers, associated documents and cash were seized in the unlicensed premises; which was subsequently closed down.

Several vehicles leaving the clubhouse were also stopped by Traffic & Highway Patrol officers who issued six major defects and 10 DECC notices for excessive exhaust noise.

Albury Local Area Commander, Superintendent Evan Quarmby, said local police would continue to utilise all resources at their disposal to disrupt OMCG criminal activity in the area.

“Any OMCG member who breaks the law can expect to come to the full attention of police,” he said.

“The public should not have to put up with their criminal behaviour and we certainly won’t tolerate it.

“I would urge any person who has information about the criminal activities of OMCGs to come forward. All information can also be given in strict confidence.” said Supt Quarmby

Police inform protestors about dangerous behaviour – Newcastle

Protestors are being informed that unlawful or dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated during planned demonstrations this weekend.

Police are aware that a group is planning a protest on land and water at Newcastle in the lead up to and on Sunday 8 May 2016.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command and the Marine Area Command have been liaising with relevant agencies about the protest.

Newcastle Local Area Commander Superintendent John Gralton said police have received formal notification of the group’s intent to hold the protest.

“We have commenced planning a police operation to ensure the demonstration is carried out lawfully and peacefully.”

“Police will be focussed on working to minimise the impact of any possible demonstration on the wider community.

“We recognise and support the rights of individuals and groups to exercise their rights of free speech and peaceful assembly in a safe environment. We also have to ensure members of the public can go about their normal everyday activities without unnecessary impact,” Supt Gralton said.

Supt Gralton added that police will not tolerate unlawful behaviour or any action that risks the safety of others.

“This includes protestors who endanger their own safety. Anyone who breaks the law will be dealt with accordingly,” Supt Gralton said.

The police operation will include officers from the Newcastle Local Area Command, Marine Area Command, Operations Support Group, Airwing and Police Rescue.