Monthly Archives: August 2016

Man charged after threatening neighbour – Buttaba

A man has been charged after a road rage incident between two neighbours in the Lake Macquarie area.

About 10.30pm yesterday (Thursday 11 August 2016), two vehicles almost collided on Newark Street, Buttaba.

After the incident the two male drivers arrived at their homes nearby and became involved in an argument, during which one of the men, aged 41, allegedly threatened the other man, aged 26.

The older man then allegedly retrieved a slug gun from his home and fired it at the other man’s house.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended.

Inside the 41-year-old’s home police allegedly seized a slug gun which had a shortened barrel.

He was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with malicious damage and firearm offences including possess shortened firearm in manner likely to injure property/person.

He was refused bail to appear at Toronto Local Court today (Friday 12 August 2016).

BMW confiscated after driver caught at 200km/h on Hume Highway

A man in a hurry has lost his licence, a stack of cash and his BMW after he was allegedly clocked at 200km/h on the Hume Highway on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old was first noticed whistling along the dual-carriageway by highway patrol officers conducting speed checks at Mundarlo, near South Gundagai, around 5pm.

The vehicle was stopped near the Snowy Mountains Highway soon after, and police spoke to the man behind the wheel before issuing him with a $2350 infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h.

The BMW was towed from the scene and it will be three months before it is back in the hands of the owner, police said.

It’ll also be a further three months until he can get back behind the wheel after being dealt a six-month licence suspension along with the fine and confiscation.

Excessive speeding and dangerous driving on NSW roads continues to be a target of police, the head of NSW Police’s traffic and highway patrol command Assistant Commissioner John Hartley said.

“We are working hard to educate people on road safety through campaigns like Toward Zero, which is about lowering the road toll, but we also need to continue to target bad driver behaviour,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

“Our ongoing road enforcement activities across the state aim to ensure those people who are putting put their own lives and the lives of others at risk on our roads by doing the wrong thing are targeted and detected.”

Man to appear at court in relation to 1998 child sex offence – Darlinghurst

A man who failed to appear in court on a child sex charge 18 years ago has been arrested in Wagga Wagga.

Kings Cross detectives have been conducting recent inquiries into the man’s whereabouts following a review of outstanding cases.

The man had initially been arrested by police on 30 January 1998 for the offence of sexual assault upon a child, allegedly relating to a 14-year-old girl, in Darlinghurst.

A conviction warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court.

Last month, police in Victoria arrested the 39-year-old man after information was provided by Kings Cross detectives.

He appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court in late July and was granted bail to reappear at Central Local Court in Sydney on Wednesday 3 August 2016, but failed to appear.

A new warrant was issued for the man’s arrest and he was located by police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command the following day.

The 39-year-old man has been refused bail and is expected to appear at Central Local Court on Friday 12 August 2016.

Police investigate bag snatch – Newcastle

Shortly before 5pm yesterday (Thursday 11 August 2016), a 57-year-old woman was walking home on Shepherds Place, Newcastle west when she was approached from behind by a man.

A man grabbed the handbag from the 57-year-old woman and tried to pull it away from her. As a result the woman fell to the ground, hitting her head.

The man was last seen on foot heading towards Newcastle foreshore.

Police from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended the location and conducted a search of the area; however the man was not located.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses and, in particular would like to speak with a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being aged in his 30’s, with long brown curly shoulder length hair, wearing a white t-shirt with red stripes and dark blue/black tracksuit pants.

Krueger delivers new PBS Super B-double

Krueger Transport Equipment has just completed the construction of a new PBS-approved Super B-double skel for Canny Carrying – a purchase that will benefit the Victorian fleet’s container service in more ways than one.

The Hume Highway remains one of the Australia’s most important transport routes – over 800km of road linking Melbourne and Sydney. On the southern end of the route, family-owned Canny Carrying cherishes the highway as much as its own yard and specs its vehicles to get the most out of every trip.

Canny uses the Hume daily to transport a variety of freight, including general goods, local commodities, chemicals and farming machinery to be either exported or for its end customers in New South Wales and Queensland. “Those runs also include traveling between our Wangaratta site to our depot in Derrimut, Sydney or Albury, as well as long haul trips to Brisbane,” says Co-Director, Greg Canny. “A large portion of goods are delivered via containers, so it’s vital that our trailing gear is up to the task.”

Instead of adding more trucks and trailers to carry out more jobs, Greg says he has found the ideal solution to address Canny’s job requirements and still keep vehicle purchases to a minimum – making the most out of the company’s longstanding relationship with trailer expert, Krueger.

NSW man caught travelling 200km/h near Gundagai

A man has had his car confiscated, been fined more than $2300 and had his license suspended after he was allegedly detected travelling at 200km/h near Gundagai this afternoon, NSW Police say.

Just after 5pm today, officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting speed enforcement duties on the Hume Highway at Mundarlo, near south Gundagai, when they observed a white BMW travelling at an alleged 200km/h in a 110km/h marked zone.

The vehicle was stopped near the Snowy Mountains Highway intersection and police spoke to the male driver, who was the only occupant.

The 42-year-old man was issued an infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, which carries a $2350 fine.

The man’s BMW was towed from the scene and will remain confiscated by police for three months. His driver’s licence was suspended for six months.

Traffic & Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said excessive speeding and other dangerous behaviour on our roads would not be tolerated.

“We are working hard to educate people on road safety through campaigns like ‘Toward Zero’, which is about lowering the road toll, but we also need to continue to target bad driver behaviour,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

“Our ongoing road enforcement activities across the state aim to ensure those people who are putting put their own lives and the lives of others at risk on our roads by doing the wrong thing are targeted and detected.”

Concerns held for missing man – Newcastle

Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a man missing from the Newcastle area.

Stephen James Morris, 50 old, was last seen at his work address in Newcastle shortly after 7:30am on Tuesday 9 August, 2016.

Police were alerted after he couldn’t be located or contacted by family and friends, which is out of character for Mr Morris.

It is believed Mr. Morris is driving a Silver Subaru Forester with NSW registration plates FDR-729.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, with a medium build and blue eyes, clean shaven with short greying hair. He has a distinctive grey fleck in the front of his hairline.

Mr. Morris was last seen wearing grey Reebok joggers, dark grey/faded jeans, a navy ‘V’ neck style jumper and a black hooded jacket.

Police and relatives hold grave concerns for his welfare and are appealing for anyone who may have seen him or his vehicle to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Man arrested after barricade situation – Boolaroo

A man has been arrested following a barricade situation near Newcastle this afternoon.

About 3.15pm (Wednesday 10 August 2016), emergency services were called to Second Street, Boolaroo, as part of investigations into an alleged domestic-related incident.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended and attempted to speak to the man inside.

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

About 5.30pm, police forced entry into the house and arrested the 44-year-old man without incident.

He was taken to Belmont Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

Drugs, gun, ammunition found – Newcastle LAC

A woman will appear in court tomorrow after police allegedly located drugs, a gun and ammunition during a search of a home at Newcastle.

Strike Force Malsbury was established by officers attached to Newcastle Local Area Command in April 2016 to target the supply of prohibited drugs in the area.

Following ongoing inquiries, police stopped a car on Macquarie Street, Wallsend, about 9am today (Wednesday 10 August 2016), and arrested the 32-year-old female driver.

Investigators subsequently attended a home unit on Newcastle Road, where they executed a search warrant.

During the search, officers allegedly located cannabis and amphetamines.

Officers also allegedly located a loaded rifle, ammunition, various electronic devices and cash.

The woman was taken to Newcastle Police Station where she was charged with 32 offences including:

  • Supply prohibited drug,
  • Possess prohibited drug,
  • Deal with proceeds of crime,
  • Possess unauthorised firearm,
  • Not keep firearm safely,
  • Possess ammunition, and
  • Disqualified driver.

She was refused bail and will appear in Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 11 August 2016).

Firearms stolen during break-in – Armidale

Police are investigating the theft of five firearms after a break and enter in the state’s north yesterday.

About 9pm (Monday 8 August 2016), a home on Butler’s Lane, Armidale, was broken into.

During the break and enter, the gun safe was accessed and its contents were stolen, including five registered firearms.

They include two shotguns, three bolt action rifles and ammunition.

Officers from Armidale Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

Inquiries are continuing and police are appealing for anyone who may have any information to contact Crime Stoppers.