Daily Archives: 09/07/2016

Man charged after police seize 11 cannabis plants – Marmong Point (Lake Macquarie)

Police have charged a man after seizing 11 cannabis plants in Lake Macquarie.

In May 2016, Lake Macquarie Target Action Group commenced an investigation into the growth and supply of cannabis.

Following investigations police attended a home on George Street, Marmong Point about 10.30am yesterday (Friday 8 July 2016).

During a search of the home, police allegedly located 11 cannabis plants, cannabis leaf and cannabis oil. All items were seized for forensic examination.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command arrested a 63-year-old man.

He was taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with supply drug, possess drug over an indictable quantity and less then commercial quantity and eleven counts of possess prohibited drug and cultivate cannabis plants.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Toronto Local Court on Tuesday 26 July 2016.

Two charged over numerous alleged break-ins – Port Stephens LA

Police have charged a man and a woman with numerous break-ins and property offences allegedly committed across the Hunter region this month.

On Wednesday 6 July 2016, a rural property at Eaglton was broken into and personal items were stolen from the home, including two firearms stolen from a shed.

The same day, a residence at Fullerton Cove was broken into and property including two firearms were stolen from the garage.

Following further investigations into large scale mail theft, about 2.30pm on Thursday 7 July 2016 officers from Port Stepehens Local Area Command attended a unit on Cook Street, Raymond Terrace.

A 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.

A search warrant was executed and police located hundreds of mail items, numerous items of jewellery, property from the break-ins, a replica firearm, and ammunition.

The man was charged with aggravated break, enter and steal, dishonestly obain finaical advantage by deception, two counts of larceny, two counts of goods in custody and an outstanding bench warrant.

The woman was charged with aggravated break, enter and steal, dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception and goods in custody.

Both were refused bail and appeared at Maitland Local Court today. The man will reappear at Newcastle Local Court on 13 July 2016. The woman will reappear at Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 20 July 2016.

Man wanted on warrant – Newcastle City LAC

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man wanted on an arrest warrant in Newcastle.

Michael John Collins, aged 37, is described as white Caucasian appearance, 160cm to 165cm tall, thin build, fair complexion, with blonde hair.

He is known to frequent Newcastle, Bar Beach and Mt Druitt.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Man wanted on warrant – Newcastle City LAC

 

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man wanted on an arrest warrant in Newcastle.

Keiran James Hogan, aged 22, is described as white Caucasian appearance, 175cm to 180cm tall, solid build, fair complexion, and blonde hair.

He is known to frequent Newcastle, Hogan, Maryland, Newtown and Stockton.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Man charged with firearm offences – Wagga Wagga

A man will appear in court today after being charged with firearm offences earlier this week.

About 11pm (Wednesday 6 July 2016), police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command were involved in a pursuit with a white Toyota utility which was later found abandoned in Phillip Avenue, Mt Austin.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located two firearms, a rifle and a revolver.

Yesterday (Thursday 7 July 2016), a 32-year-old man attended Wagga Wagga Police Station. The man is subject to a Firearms Prohibition Order.

He was arrested and charged with acquire firearm, acquire pistol and acquire ammunition. All charges are subject to the Firearms Prohibition Order.

The man was refused bail and will appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court today (Friday 8 July 2016).