Footage released of attempted West Tweed Heads break-in
September 3, 2010
Police are appealing for public assistance after five men attempted to break into a home at West Tweed Heads last the weekend.
About 9pm last Saturday (28 August), a 49-year-old man was home alone when he responded to a knock at his front door.
Upon opening the door he was confronted by a man pointing a firearm toward his head. The man was wearing white clothing and his face was covered.
Police were told the occupant attempted to close the door but was unable to, as the intruder was kicking the door.
Busy morning for lifesavers at Tallow Beach
August 29, 2010
Surf lifesavers from Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club and the Far North Coast Branch were kept busy this morning with two emergency call-outs to Tallow Beach.
The second was a serious incident and resulted in the successful rescue of a body-boarder who was swept around the point and on to rocks.
At around 7.30am surf lifesavers were called to respond to two swimmers in trouble at the northern end of Tallow Beach.
Rescue craft were dispatched to the scene but were stood down before they arrived after a boardrider managed to assist the swimmers back to shore.
Body located on banks of Tweed River
August 24, 2010
Police from Tweed/Byron are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body on the banks of the Tweed River yesterday.
The discovery was made by a passer-by about 6pm (Monday 23 August 2010) on the bank of the river about 100m east of Broadwater Esplanade in Bilambil Heights.
Police believe it may be the body of an 85-year-old man who was reported missing to police over a month ago on July 16.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted to confirm the man’s identity and cause of death.
At this stage police believe there are no suspicious circumstances.
Man killed in farming accident – Ellangowan
August 23, 2010
A man has been killed in a farming accident at Ellangowan near Casino yesterday morning.
About 8.10am, Sunday 22 August, a 65-year-old man was assisting his neighbour on a rural property on Tatham Ellangowan Road at Ellangowan when the incident occurred.
It is believed the man was riding on the back of a tractor as it travelled into a paddock when the vehicle went over a ridge causing the man to loose his footing.
He was subsequently thrown into the air by the jolt and forced over a rear wheel of the tractor before being run over.
Man charged with numerous break and enters – Tweed/Byron
August 20, 2010
A man will appear in court today charged after numerous alleged break and enters in the state’s north.
Tweed Heads police have been investigating a number of alleged break and enter offences around Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah over the past few months.
As a result of DNA tests police allegedly identified a 20-year-old man of no fixed abode who they wished to speak to.
On Monday 16 August police attempted to arrest the 20-year-old after a motor vehicle collision at Tumbulgum. However, the man jumped in the Tweed River and escaped.
Three killed in Tweed crash
August 20, 2010
Police investigating a crash which killed three people last night have determined only two vehicles were involved in the incident, not three as first thought.
The crash happened about 7.50pm on the Tweed Valley Way at Stotts Island, near Tumbulgum, and involved a southbound silver Mitsubishi sedan and a northbound white Nissan Navara tray top utility.
A bicycle found at the crash site had been dislodged from the rear of the utility during the collision.
A 34-year-old woman from Murwillumbah, the driver of the sedan, died at the scene, as did the driver of the utility, a 27-year-old Yamba man.
The passenger of the utility, a 36-year-old man from the Clarence area, was ejected from the vehicle and also died at the scene.
Four arrested over alleged amphetamine trafficking
August 18, 2010
Four more people have been arrested following a seven-month investigation into the alleged trafficking of amphetamines in the Richmond Local Area Command.
Officers attached to the Richmond LAC Drug Unit attended a home in Goonellabah at 6.30am and arrested a 44-year-old man. Police later returned to the house and also arrested the man’s 31-year-old female partner.
They were taken to Lismore Police Station and charged with drug-related offences, including knowingly take part in the supply of a prohibited drug and supply prohibited drug.
Officers also attended two homes in Casino and arrested a 32-year-old man and 50-year-old woman.
Bruxner Highway closed for truck salvage following crash near Lismore
August 11, 2010
Part of the Bruxner Highway will be closed for several hours this morning while contractors remove a heavy vehicle which crashed there overnight.
Just before midnight a semi-trailer was being driven south on the Bruxner Highway at South Gundarimba, near Lismore, when the driver lost control.
The vehicle hit a guard rail and crashed on to its side near the Coraki Road intersection.
The driver, a 39-year-old Newcastle man, suffered shock and bruising and was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for observation.
Woman dies in caravan fire at Chinderah
August 10, 2010
A woman has died following a caravan fire on the State’s Far North Coast today.
About 8.20am emergency services attended a caravan well alight at a caravan park at Chinderah.
NSW Fire Brigades officers extinguished the blaze and the body of a woman was located inside the caravan.
A crime scene was established and police and fire officers will investigate the cause of the blaze.
The body is yet to be formally identified, however, is believed to be that of a 69-year-old woman.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Ballina man charged over cocaine in golf buggy engine
August 10, 2010
A 35-year-old Ballina man has been charged with the importation of more than three kilograms of cocaine concealed in a golf buggy engine.
In January 2010 Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Sydney Gateway Facility examined an international mail article. They detected the drug and referred the package to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Tests conducted by the AFP revealed the package contained approximately 3.28 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than $1.1 million.
On 15 January 2010 the AFP executed a search warrant on a Ballina residence. A small amount of cocaine and cannabis were seized as well as $93,500.
The AFP charged the man with the following:
