Monthly Archives: July 2015

Man charged after drugs found in suitcase – Newcastle

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A man has been charged after a large quantity, of what is believed to be, illicit drugs were found in his possession at Newcastle tonight.

Uniformed Police from Newcastle City Local Area Command were conducting a foot patrol of the Honeysuckle entertainment precinct, about 8pm (Sunday 5 July 2015), when they spoke to a man with a suitcase.

As the conversation progressed, officers became increasingly suspicious of the man; as a result the man and the suitcase were searched.

Police will allege they discovered substances which they believe to be a commercial quantity of the drugs ‘Ice’, MDMA, and cocaine.

The 46-year-old man was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity), and two counts of supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity).

He has been refused bail, to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Monday 6 July 2015).

Man dies after single vehicle crash – Cootamundra

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Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner after a man died following a single vehicle crash near Cootamundra overnight.

About 1:10am today (Monday 6 July 2015), a Ford station wagon was travelling south on the Hume Highway north of Coolac.

As the vehicle approached the south bound Safe T Cam it appears to have left the road and the front offside of the vehicle struck a guard rail, travelled along the gravel verge and struck the camera structure.

As a result the front seat passenger, a 28-year-old man was killed while the 30-year-old female driver of the Ford suffered injuries and after treatment at the scene was conveyed to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle has been seized for mechanical examination and police will prepare a report outlining the full circumstances surrounding the crash for the information of the Coroner.

Inquires into the incident continue.

Teenager charged with armed robbery of taxi driver – Albury

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A teenager will appear in court today charged with the armed robbery of a taxi driver in Albury.

About 8.30pm on Wednesday (1 July 2015), the 62-year-old taxi driver picked up a male passenger on Borella Road. He directed the driver to take him to Lavington, via Eastern Circuit.

On arrival at Eastern Circuit, the passenger allegedly threatened the driver with a knife, demanding cash.

The driver declined and attempted to continue to drive, before a struggle ensued between the pair, and the armed person fled from the vehicle.

Following an appeal for information about the incident, members of the public identified a teenager who may be able to assist police with their inquiries.

As a result, police attended a home in Gap Road, Glenroy, just before 7.30pm yesterday (Saturday 4 July 2015).

A 17 year old was arrested at the premises and taken to Albury Police Station.

He was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, and refused bail to appear in a children’s court today (Sunday 5 July 2015).

 

Man dies following workplace incident – Newcastle

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Police and WorkCover NSW are investigating after a man died following an incident at Sandgate, near Newcastle this morning.

Just after 9.30am (Saturday 4 July 2015), emergency services were called to a transport business on Old Maitland Road, Sandgate after reports of a worker being injured.

NSW Ambulance Paramedics treated the 47-year-old man but he died at the scene.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced investigations into the incident.

The incident will be investigated by WorkCover NSW and police.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Indigo Shire determined to redraw council boundary with Wangaratta council

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The Indigo Shire in north-east Victoria is ramping up its campaign to redraw the boundary between itself and the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Indigo wants to reclaim land that belonged to the United Shire of Beechworth before council amalgamations in the 1990s.

It said the land, largely occupied by winemakers, was culturally and geographically connected with Beechworth.

Wangaratta administrators said they had met a “focus group” of residents, who did not support any change, and had dismissed the plan.

However, Indigo Mayor Bernard Gaffney said residents did support the change and he would take their concerns to the State Government.

“Be very sure that a large number of people from the area we’re talking about have approached councillors in Indigo Shire,” he said.

“We’re talking about people who live on the doorstep of Beechworth and yet live 30 to 40 kilometres from Wangaratta. It makes no sense.

“We’ve spoken to Wangaratta once, they’ve told us now three times that they’re not interested, I’m not surprised of that.

“This is the process that the officer of the Minister for Local Government advised us to take and we’ll start taking other steps from now on.”

Man charged over alleged historic indecent assault offences – Armidale

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Police have charged a former teacher following investigations into alleged historical child indecent assault offences in Armidale.

Detectives attached to New England Local Area Command established Strike Force Flair in June 2013, to investigate historic indecent assault allegations at a school in Armidale.

Police will allege between 1970 and 1974, a man indecently assaulted and assaulted a number of students while he was employed as a teacher.

During the course of the investigation, six people, who were under the age of 16 years at the time of the alleged incidents, have come forward.

About 8.30am yesterday (Wednesday 2 July 2015), police arrested a 77-year-old man at a home in Armidale. A search warrant was executed at the premises, where photographs were seized.

The man was taken to Armidale Police Station, where he has been charged with two counts of detain for advantage without causing injury to victim, 10 counts of assault female and commit act of indecency (victim under 16), and three counts of common assault.

The man has been granted conditional bail, to appear at Armidale Local Court on Monday 17 August 2015.

DIYNAMIC FESTIVAL ISTANBUL

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After Amsterdam, Berlin and Brazil, Diynamic Festival is conquering another site: Istanbul!
Saturday, August 1st will see some of Diynamic Music’s key players, namely Solomun, Stimming (live), H.O.S.H., Adriatique, Kollektiv Turmstrasse (live), Thyladomid and Magdalena.
The venue will be Suma Beach on the outer rim of Istanbul, a beautiful outdoor beach location, and the perfect weather conditions during this time of year make us more than excited!

After so many of Diynamic Music’s artists played in Istanbul separately, the decision has been made to finally organize a big label event in this cultural capitol, in the form of a Diynamic Festival. Suma Beach is the venue: a picturesque spot at the beach, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city and safely situated at the warm waters of the Black Sea.

All the great experiences and positive feedback from the other Diynamic Festival editions in combination with the amazing crowd in Turkey where enough reason to make Istanbul the next destination for a Diynamic Festival. Two stages and over 22 hours of the finest electronic music: expect extended sets from noon until the early morning hours.

Dancing on the beach with the feet in the sand, with the sun setting over the Black Sea and a warm breeze rolling through. Everyone at Diynamic is super excited. Party with taste and respect to the environment that surrounds it. Tickets are now available, so we say: Istanbul, here we come!

Police appeal following armed robbery of taxi driver – Albury

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Police are investigating after a taxi driver was robbed by an armed man in Albury last night.

About 8.30pm (Wednesday 1 July 2015), the 62-year-old taxi driver picked up a man on Borella Road, who directed the driver to take him to Lavington, via Eastern Circuit.

On arrival at Eastern Circuit, police have been told the passenger threatened the driver with a knife, demanding cash.

The driver declined and attempted to continue to drive, before a struggle ensued between the pair, and the armed man fled from the vehicle.

The taxi driver contacted police and was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics, before being taken to hospital suffering shock.

Officers attached to Albury Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations.

As they continue their inquiries, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.

He is described and being of Caucasian appearance, about 18-years-old, of slim build, about 175-180cm tall, and was wearing a red hooded jumper, a dark cap, and black jeans.

Teen charged with stealing pizza delivery van – Armidale

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A 17-year-old will appear in court tomorrow after being arrested in Armidale over three outstanding warrants.

Police will allege the youth stole a pizza delivery vehicle on Sunday 21 June 2015 and stole a woman’s handbag while she was walking along Donnelly Street on Sunday 24 May 2015.

About 8am today (Wednesday 1 July 2015), police attended a home on Niagara Street after investigations led to the belief the wanted youth was residing there.

Police located the 17-year-old who allegedly resisted arrest before being apprehended.

He was taken to Armidale Police Station where he was charged with the alleged illegal use of a pizza delivery van on the 21 June 2015, police pursuit- not stop regarding the same vehicle, steal from person, use weapon to avoid apprehension and other traffic matters.

He was refused bail to appear before a children’s court tomorrow (Thursday 2 July 2015).

Woman dies after car hits pole – Warners Bay

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Police are investigating after a woman dies following a car crash in Warners Bay this afternoon.

About 1.25pm (Wednesday 1 July 2015), a car was travelling on Hillsborough Road near Crockett Street, when it has crashed into a pole.

Emergency services responded and Lake Macquarie Local Area Command officers attended.

The passenger of the car, a woman aged 73, was taken to John Hunter Hospital but died on arrival.

The driver, a man believed to be aged in his 70’s, has been taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment and mandatory blood and urine testing.

An investigation has commenced and officers are appealing for anyone with information about the crash to call Crime Stoppers.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.