Tag: Police
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TAREE LOCALS DISTRAUGHT AND ANGRY OVER LATEST CRIME WAVE
Extra police have been called in to Taree, to help break a crime wave across the town’s CBD. Locals are distraught and angered, hoping CCTV will track down whoever’s behind the smash and grabs.
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COMPUTER STORE BREAK IN JOINS LONG LIST ACROSS THE MANNING
A computer salesman is picking up the pieces after his Taree store was broken into on Australia Day. The incident, captured on CCTV, is just the latest in a string of break ins across the Manning.
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HAVE FUN ON AUSTRALIA DAY; RESPECTFULLY AND SAFELY
They don’t want to spoil the party but extra police will be on the ground across the Mid North Coast for Australia Day celebrations tomorrow. Manning Great Lakes Police are sending out extra patrols for community events. While, RBTs will be set up along our busiest roads. “Come out and enjoy the environment and each…
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SECURE DOORS AND HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS GO A LONG WAY TO PROTECTING OUR PROPERTY
Police are urging Manning Valley locals to be vigilant, as investigations into a spate of break ins reveal many were avoidable. Officers say secure doors and home security systems go a long way in protecting treasured possessions.
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TRUCK DRIVER KILLED IN CRASH SOUTH OF TAREE
Tragedy on the Pacific Highway this morning, with a truck driver killed in a crash south of Taree. With the busy holiday period fast approaching, it’s prompted a timely warning from police.
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FAR NORTH COAST DRINK DRIVING CRACKDOWN
Police officers in the Tweed-Byron district have been out on the roads in large numbers for Operation Fume. 25 drink drivers were caught between Tweed Heads and Byron Bay over the weekend. “It’s considerable, it’s disappointing to see how many people are still drinking and driving on our roads, particularly this time of year leading…
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MAN BIT AND SPAT AT POLICE OFFICER IN TWEED
A man has been charged after he allegedly bit and spat at a police officer in West Tweed. The Senior Constable was taken to Tweed Heads Hospital with cuts yesterday, and was discharged shortly after. A 33-year-old man will face court tomorrow. [NO AUDIO]
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POLICE CHARGED TWO NORTHERN RIVERS MEN WITH ONLINE GROOMING
Police have charged two Northern Rivers men in their 60s with online grooming offences. Last month, investigators began engaging with a man from Goonellabah. He allegedly believed he was speaking with a 14-year-old girl and engaged in sexually explicit conversations. Following inquiries he was arrested in Lennox head Monday morning. A separate search warrant was…
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POLICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING BOY NEIL HINES-BARBER
Police are trying to locate 15-year-old Neil Hines-Barber, last seen in the Thrumster area on Wednesday. He’s described as being of Aboriginal appearance, with a dark complexion and brown hair, and is about 160 centimetres tall with a solid build. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and maroon board shorts. Anyone with information…
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POLICE REAPPEAL FOR DASHCAM FOOTAGE OF POSSIBLE HIT AND RUN
Police are again calling for dashcam footage as investigations into a suspected hit and run in Taree continue. A 52 year old man was found unconscious on Wingham Road last Sunday night. He later died at Manning Base Hospital. Anyone with dashcam vision from Wingham Road between 6.30pm and 7.05pm, or who saw the man…