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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.

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.

Just after 5pm (Tuesday 9 August 2016), 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.”

Man charged after teenager approached – Newcastle West

Police have charged a man with intimidation after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly approached and chased in Newcastle West this morning.

The teenager told police she was on Wood Street, Newcastle, about 8.20am today (Tuesday 9 August 2016), when she noticed a man walking towards her.

Police will allege the girl crossed the road but was followed and then chased.

A number of onlookers intervened and police arrived a short time later.

A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Newcastle Police Station.

He was charged with stalk/intimidate and refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Wednesday 10 August 2016).

Meanwhile, police are investigating the alleged approach of two women by a man between 7am and 7.30am at Islington Park this morning.

They ask anyone with information about those incidents to come forward.

Police urge community to show their support for ‘Dob in a Dealer’ as campaign continues in Wagga Wagga LAC

A week into the ‘Dob in a Dealer’ campaign in Wagga Wagga Local Area Command (LAC), police and Crime Stoppers are urging residents to show their support in stamping out the spread of illicit drugs.

The Commonwealth-funded campaign is currently taking place within States and Territories across Australia.

In NSW, the campaign is being held in 21 metropolitan and regional LACs over a six-month period between March and September 2016.

It will run in each LAC for two weeks, during which local residents will be urged to help police shut down drug-manufacturing syndicates and arrest drug suppliers by reporting relevant information to Crime Stoppers.

Since the launch of the Wagga Wagga LAC campaign last Monday (1 August 2016), local officers have been out in the community distributing information and educating the public on how they can support the campaign.

Wagga Wagga Local Area Commander, Superintendent Bob Noble, urged the community to get behind ‘Dob in a Dealer’ as the campaign continues this week.

“If you’re out and about in the community this week and you come across our officers distributing flyers, please stop and have a chat with them and find out how you can show your support for this important campaign,” Supt Noble said.

“This fortnight is about targeting the manufacturers and suppliers of ‘ice.’ We want to stop the spread of prohibited drugs at the source, before they begin circulating within our neighbourhoods.

“Each time we seize kilos of ‘ice’ during drug operations, we prevent thousands of deals from reaching the streets,” Supt Noble said.

“I therefore urge everyone in the community to familiarise themselves with the seven signs of a drug house. These include strange odours, diverted electricity, chemical containers and waste, blacked-out windows, hoses and pipes in strange places, extremely bright indoor lighting and vehicles arriving at odd hours.

“If any homes in your neighbourhood raise suspicions, please come forward. Your call could be the key to shutting down a drug house in our community.

“It’s also important to remember that while this drug is devastating – there is help available for those affected by it. Your call could also bring a new beginning for that person.”

Crime Stoppers NSW CEO, Peter Price, said drugs can have devastating consequences for the whole community, and putting a stop to the flow of drugs requires a whole-of-community response.

“Local residents often hold the key to information that can help reduce crime, and we are asking people who live within Wagga Wagga LAC to play an active role and report those people that are bringing harmful drugs into the area,” Mr Price said.

“If you have already reported something to Crime Stoppers, we thank you; if you have not and know something, we ask that you let us know immediately.

“By making that one anonymous phone call or online report, you could save not only your community from drugs, but also someone’s life,” Mr Price said.

Please find below a schedule of the local area commands involved in the campaign, including their proposed start dates. This schedule is subject to change. To confirm dates and discuss proposed media activities in each command, please contact NSW Police Media Officer Brooke Eggleton via the NSW Police Media Unit on (02) 8263 6100.

Appeal after sexual assault – Speers Point

Police are appealing for public assistance after a sexual assault in the Lake Macquarie area.

About 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday 7 August 2016), a 25-year-old woman was standing under Five Islands Bridge on Creek Reserve Road at Speers Point, when she was grabbed from behind by a man not known to her.

The man threatened her with a knife and then sexually assaulted her before leaving the scene.

The woman reported the incident to police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, who have commenced an investigation.

The man is described as having a skinny build, short dark hair, at least 188cm tall, wearing white shoes, a dark blue jumper and dark pants.

Fatal crash – south-western NSW

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal crash in the State’s south-west.

Emergency services were called to Urana, west of Wagga Wagga, just before 6am today (Sunday 7 August 2016) after a motorist located a Toyota Landcruiser which had crashed.

The incident occurred on Federation Way near Spraydons Road.

A 21-year-old man from Victoria was located deceased inside the vehicle.

Inquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing and anyone with information to assist police is urged to come forward.