Richmond Area Command police report
August 19, 2008
Stealing of motor vehicles or property contained within have again been the target of offenders in the Casino, Kyogle and Lismore areas.
A number of the vehicles have sustained damage to windows, steering locks and ignitions:
1990 Holden from Stapleton Ave; Casino 9.40pm Monday night.
1994 Ford from Stapleton Ave Casino 9.30pm on Monday night. Two young males were seen in the area wearing hooded jumpers, and are presently assisting police.
Richmond Area Command police report
August 14, 2008
Offenders have targeted cars within the area overnight, stealing valuable property from each.
Most of the vehicles were forcibly entered to remove property which was visible.
Between 6pm Tuesday and 7am Wednesday from a 1998 Hyundai in Sandilands Street, Casino.
Between 10.30pm Monday and 1pm Wednesday from a 1993 Holden in Walker Street, Casino.
Richmond Local Area Command police report
August 11, 2008
Over the weekend police arrested a number of persons for traffic and alcohol related offences:
A male was stopped on Williams Road, Barkers Vale, at 6pm on Sunday night and charged with being a suspended driver.
A 53-year-old female was charged with high-range PCA (0.185) after being stopped driving her 2005 Hyundai west of Kyogle.
At 11.40pm Saturday night a 29-year-old male was charged with Mid PCA (0.135) in Bridge Street, Lismore.
Casino Volunteer Rescue Association gets funding
August 1, 2008
The Volunteer Rescue Association in Casino has received boost of more than $1800 under the Australian Government’s National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund.
The Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, says the Casino VRA has received the funding for audio-visual equipment to provide video training for volunteers.
“This funding is about supporting volunteer organisations at the frontline of emergency management,” she said.
“The VRA squad provides vital road rescue services, helping people who are trapped in vehicles after accidents.”
Casino man arrested over Workers Sports Club armed robbery
July 31, 2008
A man will appear in court today after the execution of two search warrants in relation to an alleged armed robbery at a club in Goonellabah.
About 7:45pm on Monday 28 June a 42-year-old woman and a 50-year-old woman were working at the Lismore Worker Sports Club when a man allegedly jumped the front counter of the club and made demands.
Police have been told the man produced a firearm and threatened staff before fleeing with a sum of cash.
Subsequent investigations made by police attached to Operation Centura, established to investigate the alleged incident, led to police executing two search warrants.
Responsible Service of Alcohol on the agenda
July 28, 2008
Frontline bar and security personnel from pubs and clubs in the Tweed-Byron and Richmond Local Area Commands will receive practical training in the responsible service of alcohol (RSA) and learn more about new liquor laws at a series of free workshops.
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will stage RSA on the Frontline workshops for hotel, registered club and nightclub licensees and their staff at the following locations:
- Club Banora, Banora Point, Tuesday 29 July, 6pm to 8pm
- Lismore Workers Club, Wednesday 30 July, 6pm to 8pm
- Casino Returned Servicemen’s Memorial Club, Thursday 31 July, 6pm to 8pm.
The RSA on the Frontline workshops will be presented by senior liquor inspectors as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to assist the liquor industry to reduce intoxication and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in and around licensed venues.
Richmond Area command police report
July 28, 2008
Offender/s have caused damage to several businesses and public facilities within the CBD of Alstonville late Friday night into Saturday morning.
Several rear doors of a Main Street premises were kicked in, signage destroyed on a business premises front yard, pedestrian safety fencing pushed over and removed in Daley Street, signs removed out of the ground, gutters to building damaged.
Any information to Alstonville Police on 6628 0244.
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Offender/s have targeted valuable property left in unattended vehicles within Casino on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
Richmond Local Area Command police report
July 21, 2008
Highway Patrol Police have arrested two high-range PCA offenders over the weekend.
A 45-year-old Lennox Head female recorded 0.315 on the Coast Road at 5pm on Sunday night.
A 57-year-old Lennox Head male was also arrested on Coast Road at 4pm Sunday afternoon where he was charged with High range PCA recording 0.245.
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Offenders have targeted rural premises between 5.30pm on Thursday 17/07/08 and 5.30pm on Friday, stealing tools, a chainsaw and a saddle from a Shannonbrook Way, Leeville.
Information to Casino Police on 6662 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000.
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Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Lismore male with robbery after an alleged robbery with violence in Alstonville between 5.45pm and 6pm last Thursday afternoon.
A 19-year-old Lennox Head female was walking in Daley Street, Alstonville, after leaving her workplace for the day.
It is alleged the male has approached the female, engaged her in conversation, and then grabbed her handbag, pulling her to the ground.
The male has allegedly kicked the female several times to the face and dragged her across the roadway before she let go of the handbag.
The victim was taken to Ballina Hospital with a dislocated nose and injuries to her right hip, and both knees.
These injuries consisted of bruising, blood and swelling.
The male allegedly ran from the area.
He was arrested on the Bruxner Highway around an hour later.
Man stabbed in Casino; woman arrested
July 19, 2008
A woman has been arrested and will face court following a stabbing at Casino last night.
About 10:10pm, police attended a house in Boronia Crescent after receiving reports of a stabbing at that location.
Police have been told that a 33-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, both from Tabulam, had a verbal altercation outside the premises.
It is alleged that during the incident the woman produced a knife and stabbed the man twice in his back and arm.
Saffin to host income support forums
July 18, 2008
Federal Member for Page Janelle Saffin is hosting a series of six income support forums throughout the electorate over coming months.
The first of these forums will be held at Ballina RSL Club on Monday, July 21, from 11am.
The second is at South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Wednesday, July 23, also from 11am.
Ms Saffin said Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan in March announced that pensions would be comprehensively reviewed.
