Police Highway Patrol

OPERATION SAFE ARRIVAL

Break the law and you will get caught – Police warn drivers

NSW Police have been out in force on the State’s roads for day four of OPERATION SAFE ARRIVAL, catching motorists breaking the law.

Police conducted 21,400 breath tests and charged 22 drivers for Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA) offences.

There were 985 infringements for speeding and 1179 for other traffic offences.

The annual Christmas/New Year traffic enforcement campaign, OPERATION SAFE ARRIVAL started on Friday, 18 December with extra Police deployed to the State’s roads to catch out motorists doing the right thing.

Speeding and seatbelt offences will incur double demerit points from next Wednesday (23 December) until Saturday 3 January 2010.

Offences detected by police yesterday (Monday 22 November) includes:

• About 11.10am Penrith Highway Patrol directed a Holden Commodore to stop on the Old Northern Road, Orchard Hills. The driver decamped from the vehicle and was arrested in nearby bushland and taken to the Penrith Police Station where police discovered he had a learner’s licence which was disqualified until 2028. He was charged with numerous offences, including disqualified driving.

• At 1.30am a 19-year-old male P (2) licence holder from Lindfield was driving a vehicle on Parramatta Road at Strathfield when police attempted to stop him for a registration offence. The man failed to stop and engaged police in a short pursuit, driving on the M4 Motorway where his speed was checked at 180kmh in a 70kmh zone. The driver then left the motorway and abandoned the car in a nearby industrial complex where, with the help of Australia Post workers, he was arrested. The man allegedly told police he did not stop because he had not cleared a defect on his car. His driver’s licence was suspended on the spot and he will appear at Auburn Local Court in January.

• At 10pm a 19-year-old Echuca man was stopped by Mathoura Police, who noted a strong odour of cannabis coming from the vehicle. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police allegedly found an amount of amphetamines. The man was charged and will appear before court in January 2010.

Operation Safe Arrival concludes at 2359hrs on Saturday 3 January 2010.

Burwood Local Area Command

Police officer injured during Christmas Carols – Five Dock

A man has been charged following an assault on a police officer in Five Dock overnight.

About 4000 people attended a Carols by Candlelight function in Halliday Park, on McGrath Street, which started about 6pm.

Two police officers were patrolling the event and were required to diffuse a number of altercations that erupted during the event.

About 10pm further police were called to the venue due to the swelling crowd and reports that a teenage girl had been assaulted.

A supervising sergeant from the Burwood Local Area Command attended and came across two men who were allegedly abusive and aggressive towards people in the crowd.

The officer approached the men in relation to their behaviour and one of them allegedly turned on the officer, punching him in the face.

The policeman, who at this stage was surrounded by the volatile crowd, tasered the man bringing him under control and diffusing the situation.

The 18-year-old Five Dock man was arrested and taken to Campsie Police Station where he was charged with assault police, resist arrest, and affray.

The man was given bail and will appear in Burwood Local Court 14 January 2010.

The officer was treated by paramedics at scene for a cut above his eye.

Investigations into the initial assault on the 15-year-old girl will continue.

Supply to minors and you will pay the price

Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation

The NSW Police Force will launch a multi-faceted campaign tomorrow specifically targeting the secondary supply of alcohol to minors.

‘SUPPLY MEANS SUPPLY’ is an expansion of a successful local initiative between the Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, and Brisbane Waters Local Area Command.

The current program includes media and marketing strategies, coupled with increased police liquor licensing enforcement.

‘SUPPLY MEANS SUPPLY’, which has been funded by Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Foundation (AER), is initially being implemented in 15 Local Area Commands across New South Wales, including Griffith, St Marys / Penrith, Eastern Beaches, Miranda / Sutherland, Port Macquarie, Lismore / Ballina, Central Coast, Wollongong, Dubbo, Goulburn, and Campbelltown / Macquarie Fields.

Kids and alcohol don’t mix.

Studies show that the adolescent brain is still developing until the age of 22.

Alcohol can seriously inhibit cognitive growth and have a negative effect on a person’s problem solving, concentration, memory, language and planning skills.

The campaign is being launched by:

• The Hon. Michael Daley MP, NSW Minister for Police
• Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens, NSW Police Force
• Supt. Anthony Cooke Drugs and Alcohol Spokesperson, NSW Police Force
• Scott Wilson, Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Foundation Chairman
• Professor Ian Webster, Alcohol Education Rehabilitation Foundation Director

OPERATION SNIPER

New South Wales Police Force

Police arrest 42 people during blitz on pre-Christmas theft – OPERATION SNIPER

Police have arrested 42 people during a four-day operation targeting robbery and theft offences in inner Sydney.

‘OPERATION SNIPER ’ was carried out by officers from the Region Enforcement Squad (RES) based at Redfern, assisted by the Redfern, Leichhardt, City Central, Botany Bay and The Rocks Local Area Commands.

The operation was split into two phases:

• The first was an anti-shop stealing phase targeting thieves operating in major department stores and retail outlets in Pitt Street Mall.
• The second phase targeted theft and robbery suspects in and around the Sydney C.B.D.

From Wednesday 16 December to Saturday 19 December, Police identified and arrested dozens of suspected thieves in Redfern, Leichhardt and the City and charged them with a total of 71 offences.

The thefts relate to more than $15,000 in goods, including perfume, clothing and electrical products, as well as two motor vehicles, valued around $34,000.

Of those arrested:

• 19 were charged,
• 16 were issued with Field Court Attendance Notices,
• 2 received Criminal Infringement Notices,
• 1 was given a Future Court Attendance Notice,
• 2 received Youth Cautions
• 2 were issued warnings.

The charges include:

• Car theft,
• Resist arrest,
• Breach of bail,
• Carry cutting weapon
• Break, enter and steal offences.

Police are reminding shoppers and business owners to be on their guard against theft over the Christmas/New Year period.

Shoppers should secure their handbags, purses and shopping bags while retailers should be extra vigilant against shoplifters.

Victims of theft are strongly urged to report the matter to police or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Assistant Commissioner John Hartley

Traffic Services Branch

Man caught speeding three times in 24 hours – Mid-North Coast and Sydney

A man will appear in court today charged after being allegedly caught speeding three times in less than 24 hours by NSW Police.

About 5.40pm on Saturday (19 December) police attached to the Kempsey and Nambucca Heads Highway Patrols were conducting speed checks along the Pacific Highway at Allgomera.

Police allegedly detected a Silver Toyota Aurion travelling Southbound at a speed of 177km/h in a 100 km/h zone. They stopped the car a short distance away and issued the male driver, a 24-year-old Italian national, with a traffic infringement for exceeding the speed over 45km/h.

About 6pm police from Kempsey Highway Patrol allegedly detected the man speeding again, less than five kilometres from where he had originally been stopped. It is alleged that he reached speeds of 120km/h in a 100km/h zone when stopped for the second time. The man was issued with a second traffic infringement notice.

About 5.10pm on Sunday (20 December) police attached to Mt Druitt Highway Patrol were conducting speed checks on the M7 motorway at Glendenning when they allegedly detected the same man, in the same car, travelling at 136km/h in 100km/h zone.

The man was stopped near the intersection of the M7 and Richmond Road at Glendenning where he was arrested and taken to Mt Druitt police station.

The man was later charged with exceed speed by more than 30km/h. He was refused bail and will appear at Mt Druitt Local Court today.

“Despite the warnings that police are out in force targeting speeding, once again, we have people breaking the law with what appears to be total lack of regard for the consequences,” said Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, Commander Traffic Services Branch.

“The road toll continues to rise, and this type of driver behaviour is abhorrent, it shows total disregard for the law, for the safety of others and the safety of one’s self,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

“Be warned, if you are speeding, you will be caught and dealt with under the full force of the law.”

Fairfield Local Area Command

Media Update –

Man under police guard after the deaths of a man and a young girl – Wetherill Park

Detectives attached to Fairfield Local Area Command and State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad is waiting to formally interview a 45-year-old man in hospital following the murder of two people:

• A 77-year old man
• A 12-year-old girl

At Wetherill Park over the weekend.

Late yesterday evening (Sunday 20 December) police spoke briefly to a man who is currently under police guard at Concord Hospital.

Doctors informed police today (Monday 21 December) that the man has suffered burns to 35% of his body and has been taken into surgery. Therefore, police are unable to formally interview the man until medical staff grants permission hence, no formal charges have been laid.

Police have been advised that this may not be for several days.

Police are working closely with the families and are trying to unravel the puzzle over the weekend’s tragedy.

The elderly female is conscious and helping police as much she can under the circumstances.

Police are appealing for any person with information to contact Fairfield Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

All information will be treated in confidence.

New South Wales Police Force

New South Wales Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione

MEDIA ADVISORY: 336 new recruits to be sworn in today — NSW Police Force College

Commissioner Andrew Scipione APM today welcomes 336 new recruits into the NSW Police Force, as the final recruits of 2009.

ATTESTATION 2009 Police College Goulburn

At the Goulburn Police College 336 new recruits joined the blue line and will commence a life dedicated to upholding law and order throughout New South Wales.

ATTESTATION 2009 Police College Goulburn

In what was a hot and dry Goulburn summer’s day Commissioner Andrew Scipione lead his new team members with the oath of office into the ‘family’ of Police officers that is amongst the largest in the English speaking world.

"I made it"

ATTESTATION 2009 Police College Goulburn

For anyone interested in joining the New South Wales Police can call 1800 222 122 or log onto www.police.nsw.gov.au

ATTESTATION 2009 Police College Goulburn

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione

Kings Cross Local Area Command

Man charged over alleged sexual assault at Kings Cross Nightclub

A man has been charged over an alleged sexual assault at a Sydney nightclub in October last year.

Between 1am and 2am on Saturday 18 October 2008, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly indecently assaulted by a man at a licensed premises in Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross whom she had met earlier in the night.

The man then followed the woman to a bathroom and allegedly locked the door.

It will then be alleged that the woman was sexually assaulted in a toilet cubicle.

Following inquiries by officers attached to The Rocks Local Area Command, a 30-year-old man from Lilli Pilli was arrested after he attended Waverly Police Station today (Monday 21 December 2009).

He was charged with one count of sexual assault, two counts of indecent assault, and one count of detain for advantage.

The 30-year-old man has been refused bail and will appear in Waverley Local Court on 14 January 2010.

Anyone with information about similar incidents in nightclubs around the inner city, Darlinghurst / Kings Cross area or Sydney CBD is urged to contact Kings Cross Police Station on 8356 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

North West Metropolitan Region

Off-duty Police officer charged with drink driving – Glenmore Park

An off-duty Police officer attached to North West Metropolitan Region will face court after allegedly being detected drink driving last weekend.

About 8.10pm on Saturday (19 December 2009), the man’s car was involved in a single vehicle collision in Bursaria Crescent at Glenmore Park.

No-one was injured as a result of the incident.

The man returned a positive roadside breath test. He was arrested and a subsequent breath analysis returned a reading of 0.147.

The Constable has been issued a future court attendance notice for the offence of mid-range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA).

The Constable will appear at Penrith Local Court on Wednesday 13 January 2010.

Central Metropolitan Region

Police officer charged over alleged break, enter and steal – Central Metropolitan Region

A Police officer will appear in court next year over an alleged break, enter and steal offence in Sydney’s South earlier this month.

On Thursday 10 December, a 30-year-old man was allegedly caught by police trying to steal a fridge from a secure underground garage of a unit complex in Warburton Street, Gymea.

When Police tried to speak to the Kirrawee man he ran from them and allegedly resisted arrest. He was taken to Sutherland Police Station.

On Saturday 19 December following investigations the off-duty police officer was issued with a court attendance notice for break, enter and steal offences and resisting arrest.

The off-duty officer is due to appear at Sutherland Local Court on 4 February 2010.