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Man BASE jumps off Hume Highway bridge

A man escaped unscathed after BASE jumping off a Hume Highway bridge over Allens Creek in Douglas Park at the weekend.

He was spotted launching himself off Moolgun Creek Bridge, about 60 metres from the ground, on Saturday afternoon.

Within seconds a red, white and black parachute was seen floating to the ground.

The man reportedly disappeared quickly after landing.

BASE jumping is illegal in Australia so many jumpers go to Europe to practise their jumps and improve their skills.

Two Australians have died since August last year while base jumping overseas.

Man charged with 16 offences following pursuit – Armidale

A man will appear in court facing 16 offences, following an alleged pursuit in Armidale this morning.

About 2.25am (Tuesday 6 January 2015), police attempted to stop a Ford Falcon travelling on the New England Highway, driven by a man and two passengers.

When the car allegedly failed to stop, a brief pursuit ensued, before the driver stopped the car at the corner of Gordon Street.

Police attempted to restrain the driver, a 25-year-old man; however he allegedly spat at a number of officers, before assaulting a sergeant.

Police will allege the man continued to resist arrest, while continuing to spit at police and assaulting a second officer – a constable.

The man was eventually arrested and taken to Armidale Police Station, where he was charged with 16 offences including driver manner dangerous, assault police, resist police, harass police, and licensing and registration offences.

He was refused bail, to appear at Armidale Local Court today (Tuesday 6 January 2015).

Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident – one suffering a suspected sprained ankle, while another suffered a sprain to his fingers.

Police investigate after man punched and stabbed – Rutherford

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was punched and stabbed during an attempted armed robbery in Rutherford yesterday.

About 9.25pm (Monday 5 January 2015), a 33-year-old man was walking close to the intersection of Aberglasslyn Road and Alexandra Avenue when he noticed two men behind him.

Police have been told the two men ran towards the man, when one punched him in the neck.

The same man then stabbed the 33-year-old in the leg, before demanding his wallet and keys.

When the injured man refused, the pair ran from the scene in a southerly direction.

The man ran to his home and called emergency services. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he is expected to receive surgery to a stab wound to his leg.

Officers attached to Central Hunter Local Area Command are investigating the incident and would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

The first man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 20 – 25 years old, of slim build, 178cm tall, and was seen wearing a black cap, a black hooded jumper, cargo pants and brown shoes.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 20-25 years old, of slim build, about 178cm tall and was seen wearing a black cap, black hooded jumper, denim pants and black shoes.

Three teens assisting police after car travels from Lake Macquarie to Woy Woy hours after pursuit

Three teenagers are assisting police with inquiries after a vehicle was allegedly pursued for a short distance, before travelling from the Lake Macquarie area to Woy Woy today.

About 1.30pm (Monday 5 January 2015), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attempted to stop a white Toyota Corolla sedan in the local area.

A short pursuit ensued; however was terminated a short time later.

Following a number of sightings throughout Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Local Area Commands, about 3.35pm, the vehicle stopped in the driveway of a home in Woy Woy.

A brief foot pursuit ended on Terry Avenue, where three teenage boys – two aged 16 years and one 15 years – were arrested.

They are currently assisting police at Gosford Police Station.

Police investigations continue and anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.

Car travelling at 182 Km per hour

About 11.25pm yesterday (Friday 2 January 2015), officers from Albury Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting speed checks and allegedly detected a black Range Rover Evoque travelling at 182km/h in a sign posted 110 km/h zone on the Hume Highway at Albury. Officers from Albury Local Area Command searched the Rover and allegedly located a loaded pistol in a handbag in the 4WD. The driver, a man aged 39, was issued with a court attendance notice for drive speed dangerous, exceed speed over 45 km/h and his licence was suspended and will appear in court at a later date. The passenger, a woman aged 42, was charged with possess unregistered firearm, possess loaded firearm in a public place and possess ammunition without licence. She will appear in Albury Local Court on Tuesday 27 January 2015.

Pursuit Maitland

About 7.55pm (Friday 2 January 2015), officers from New England Traffic and Highway Patrol were conducted RBT on the New England Highway in Maitland. A car allegedly drove away from the RBT site and a pursuit was initiated. The car stopped on Johnson Street, Telarah and driver, a 25-year-old woman from Beresfield was arrested. A two-year-old girl was found restrained in the rear of the car. The woman was charged with fail to stop at an RBT site, drive in a manner dangerous, police pursuit – Skye’s Law, drive unregistered vehicle, use vehicle with false/misleading number plates and not drive to conditions of P2 licence. The woman will appear at Maitland Local Court on a later date.

Police investigate robberies in Newcastle

Police are appealing for public assistance after two men were robbed in separate incidents in Newcastle.

Just before 10pm on Friday (2 January 2015), a 21-year-old man was approached by three males while he was walking along Turton Road at Waratah.

The trio threatened the man and demanded money, before fleeing with cash.

In the second incident, about 7.45pm yesterday (Saturday 3 January 2015), a 35-year-old man was walking from Tuxford Park on King Street at Shortland, when a white hatchback stopped near him.

The four male occupants got out of the vehicle and approached the man, demanding his phone and wallet.

The group then assaulted the man before fleeing.

Police from Newcastle Local Area Command were alerted to both incidents and commenced inquiries.

The incidents may be linked and it’s believed the vehicle used in the second incident was a stolen 2013-model Toyota Corolla with NSW registration BX37GI.

Investigators are appealing for public assistance in an attempt to identify and locate those involved.

Three of the males are described as being of Caucasian appearance and aged in their mid to late teens.

The fourth is described as Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance and aged in his early 20s.

Man dies after crash near Goulburn

Police are investigating after a man died following a crash in Crookwell, north west of Goulburn, today.

About 8.45am (Saturday 3 January 2015), a Holden Commodore station wagaon was driving on Grabben Gullen Road, Crookwell, and has left the roadway driven down an embankment and rolled.

Police and emergency services were contacted and The Hume Local Area Command attended the location.

The driver, a man aged 69, died at the scene.

The passenger, a 16-year-old boy, was uninjured.

Early investigation into the crash indicates that the driver may have had a medical episode.

A post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death, a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Man charged with carrying replica firearm – Hamilton South

A man has been charged after he was arrested by police carrying a replica firearm in Hamilton South last night.

About 6.30pm (Thursday 1 January 2014), police were patrolling Fowler Street when they were flagged down by a member of the public who directed them to a man allegedly carrying a firearm.

Officers from Newcastle Local Area Command arrested a 49-year-old Kurri Kurri man. A search revealed the man to be in possession of a replica pistol.

The replica pistol was seized and will undergo forensic examination.

The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with possession of an unauthorised pistol and affray.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Monday 29 January 2015.

Police will allege that prior to the arrest the man used the replica pistol to threaten another man known to him earlier the same day.

Police investigate after man struck by car and assaulted – Tamworth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was struck by a car and assaulted in Tamworth on Thursday morning.

Just after 4am (Thursday 1 January 2015), officers attached to Oxley Local Area Command were called to Cossa Street following reports of a large group of people fighting.

Police have been told a 25-year-old man became involved in an argument with another man.

During the argument, a Ford Falcon approached the group and ran into the man, knocking him to the ground.

A group of people then assaulted the man, before he ran away.

Emergency services were contacted and he was treated at the scene, before being taken by Ambulance Paramedics to Tamworth Hospital.

He has since been released after receiving stitches to his head.

Officers attached to Oxley Local Area Command are investigating the incident and believe there may have been a number of witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with information, is urged to come forward and contact Tamworth Police via Crime Stoppers.