Tag: crime
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19-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED AFTER WIELDING KNIFE DURING FIGHT AT TWEED HEADS
A man has been charged, after allegedly wielding a knife during a physical altercation in Tweed Heads. It’s understood a fight broke out outside a licensed premises on Wharf Street shortly after midnight on Friday. A man, who tried to intervene, suffered knife wounds to his hand which required surgery. A 21-year-old man fled the…
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MAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDY STEALING ITEMS DURING FLOODS
A man has been charged – accused of allegedly stealing items during Lismore’s flood disaster. Earlier this month, officers received reports the driver of a red Toyota Prado was travelling throughout the town and loading items into a trailer. A search warrant was conducted at a home in Clunes yesterday and a 46-year-old man was…
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MAN CHARGED AFTER HE WAS FOUND WITH DRUGS AND A KNIFE AT TWEED HEADS
A man has been charged, after he was found with drugs and a knife at Tweed Heads. The 27-year-old was riding a bike when he was stopped by Police on Recreation Street on Friday, just before 4am. Officers found him in possession of more than a gram of the drug ice, and a kitchen knife.…
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BUSINESSES CALL FOR CCTV CAMERAS TO BE INSTALLED ACROSS TAREE CBD
Business owners are calling on MidCoast Council to install CCTV cameras across Taree’s town centre, hoping to catch thieves in the act. While council feels their pain, it says it’s not an easy process.
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PAIR CHARGED OVER ALLEGED NORTHERN RIVERS DRUG IMPORTATION SYDICATE
Two people have been arrested over alleged drug importation offences west of Nimbin. The 33-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were arrested at a home in Barkers Vale after a warrants were issued for the pair. Strike Force Pinkett was established from the Richmond Police District to investigate the alleged importation of cocaine from the United…
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MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO DANGEROUS DRIVING CHARGES AT LISMORE LOCAL COURT
A 53-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving after he allegedly ran down two pedestrians – known to him – with his car. Police were told the two pedestrians had been in an argument before one chased the other down Diadem street. The injured men were treated at the scene before being taken…
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ARRESTS MADE OVER MAJOR ORGANISED CRIME GROUP
Police on the Northern Rivers believe they have disrupted a major organised crime group in the region Five people have now been charged – with more arrests expected to be made.
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BILAMBIL HIGHS MAN CHARGES WITH FIREARMS AND DRUG OFFENCES
A man has been charged with firearms and drug-related offences following a search at a Bilambil Heights home. Drugs, various firearm parts and ammunition were allegedly seized by officers, among other items. Police allege the 44-year-old was involved in the illegal importation and manufacture of unauthorised firearms, and the cultivation and supply of prohibited drugs.…
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ANTHONY WATTS FRONTS COURT OVER FIREARMS OFFENCES
Former NRL player Anthony Watts has fronted Tweed local Court today after being charged with a string of weapons offences. Police allege Watts threatened a 28-year-old-man known to him with a firearm on Sunday. The 35-year-old was arrested in Tweed Heads yesterday afternoon. (NO AUDIO)
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TWO MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO ALLEGED POLICE PURSUIT
Two brothers have pleaded guilty in Tweed Local Court today to a string of offences after a police pursuit on Tuesday this week. Police say the stolen vehicle failed to stop for police in Murwillumbah and continued to the township of Uki. The vehicle reached speeds over 140km/hr before crashing into a parked car and…