City Central Local Area Command

Six men charged for 1989 indecent assault at Fire Station

Police from City Central Local Area Command have today charged six men in relation to an indecent assault alleged to have taken place in a Sydney Fire Station in 1989.

Police are expecting to serve a Future Court Attendance Notice on a seventh man in the near future.

Police received a report in March 2009 that a NSW Fire Brigade officer was indecently assault by work colleagues.

Strike Force Coolara was formed and as a result of investigations Police have today served Future Court Attendance Notices on the following people:

• A 61-year-old man from Glenwood was charged with six counts of indecent assault in company.
• A 47-year-old man from Dolans Bay was charged with six counts of indecent assault in company.
• A 47-year-old man from Winston Hills was charged with six counts of indecent assault in company.
• A 53-year-old man from Salt Ash was charged with six counts of indecent assault in company.
• A 48-year-old man from Belmont was charged with six counts of indecent assault in company.
• A 47-year-old man from Jamberoo was charged with six counts of indecent assault in company.

All of the men have been bailed to appear at the Downing Centre Local Court on 16 March 2010.

Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command

Drug dog operation nets 11 people – Tuggerah Lakes

A Police drug dog operation in the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command has netted 11 people on drug and anti-social behaviour offences.

On Friday 29 January, Tuggerah Lakes Police and officers from the Dog Squad conducted a drug operation at Toukley and The Entrance.

During an inspection of eight licensed premises a total of nine people were detected by the Police dog allegedly carrying small quantities of cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and Oxycontin (hillbilly heroin).

Police arrested 11 people with the following action being taken:

• Two people issued cannabis caution notices
• Four people issued legal action for offensive behaviour
• One person arrested for breach of bail
• One criminal infringement notice (CIN) issued for failure to obey with a move on direction.

Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Commander, Superintendent David Swilks said the operation reinforced his concerns relating to the links between criminal/anti-social behaviour and illicit drug use in the area.

“We will continue our focus on illicit drugs within the community and target those involved in the sale, use and supply of prohibited drugs as well as those who are determined to cause trouble and ruin the enjoyment of the area for others. I am disappointed the operation identified a number of licensing issues at two premises at The Entrance despite our concerted efforts to work with the premises through the Licensing and Liquor Accords.”

“Operations like this are part of a multi-faceted approach by Tuggerah Lakes Police to identify and arrest those actively involved in anti-social behaviour and we will not let-up on this issue” said Superintendent Swilks.

Members of the community are urged to report any anti-social behaviour or drug related crime to The Entrance Police on (02) 4333 2999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Camden Local Area Command

Appeal to locate missing man – Camden

Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a man who has been missing from the Camden area for over a month.

On Friday 15 January, 51-year-old Mark Goldsmith was reported missing to Camden Police by his family after their son had not been seen or heard from since the end of December.

Mr Goldsmith was last seen by his family leaving his home in Smart Avenue, Camden about midday on Sunday 27 December 2009.

Police have been told Mark informed his family that he was going to travel up the coast to see a friend and was last seen leaving his home in a white-coloured 2002 model Nissan Maxima with New South Wales registration DOT-345.

Mr Goldsmith has not been heard from him since this time and there are concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is described as being out of character.

Mark Goldsmith is described as being of a dark complexion, approximately 181cm tall, medium build with short black/grey hair and brown eyes.

Police are urging anyone with information about Mr Goldsmith’s whereabouts to contact Camden Police Station on (02) 4655 0599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Parramatta Local Area Command

High ranking member of Bandidos OMCG arrested over alleged false declaration – Strike Force Raptor

A high ranking member of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang has been arrested following an operation conducted by Strike Force Raptor officers.

About 2.30pm yesterday, a 28-year-old man was arrested on Church Street at Parramatta and taken to Parramatta Police Station.

He was subsequently charged with willfully and corruptly make and subscribe false declaration. The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on 5 March 2010.

The charge relates to a false Statutory Declaration submitted to Police by the man on 12 January this year, which stated he was no longer a member of the Bandidos OMCG.

Following investigations by Strike Force Raptor officers into the legitimacy of the declaration, Police rendered the statement false, alleging the man was a member of the Bandidos.

Strike Force Raptor was established by the State Crime Command Gangs Squad and is a proactive and high-impact operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs and their associated criminal enterprises.

City Central Local Area Command

Man injured in robbery – Ultimo

Police from City Central Local Area Command are appealing for public assistance following an assault and robbery of a man in Ultimo last night.

About 10pm a man aged 25, was walking on Jones Street when he was approached from behind by two men.

The men demanded the victim’s wallet before assaulting him. He was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to hospital for further treatment to a suspected broken jaw.

One of the men is described as being white/European in appearance, aged 18-25 and about 180cm tall with spiky blonde hair.

The other described as Aboriginal in appearance and about 175cm tall, ran from the scene with the victim’s wallet.

City Central Police are investigating and appeal to anyone who might have been in Jones Street last night and witnessed the robbery to contact them.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. All information will be treated in strict confidence.

Marrickville Local Area Command

Woman to face court over warrants – Marrickville

Police from the Marrickville Local Area Command have charged a woman over twenty-four first instance warrants.

About 9.30pm yesterday, Police were called to a home in Grove Street, Marrickville, following reports of a domestic dispute. While on their way to the premises, police conducted checks on the parties involved and revealed the 37-year-old woman was wanted for alleged welfare fraud.

The woman was arrested at her home and taken to Newtown Police Station where she was charged with 24 outstanding warrants for making false documents to obtain benefits.

The woman was refused bail and will appear in Newtown Local Court today.

Marrickville Local Area Command

Man charged following neighbour dispute – Dulwich Hill

A man has been charged following a neighbour dispute in Dulwich Hill yesterday.

About 3.40pm an 85-year-old man attended his mail box at his premises in Riverside Crescent, Dulwich Hill, where an altercation occurred with his 45-year-old neighbour.

As a result of the altercation, the elderly man received a laceration to his head and arm.

He was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital by ambulance where he was treated.

Police from the Marrickville Local Area Command attended Riverside Crescent and arrested the younger man. He was taken to Newtown Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The man was given conditional bail and will appear in Newtown Local Court on February 8.

Coffs/ Clarence Local Area Command

Man and woman charged over alleged aggravated indecent assault – Mid North Coast

A man and woman will appear in court charged after an alleged indecent assault on a woman on the State’s Mid North Coast last weekend.

On the afternoon of Saturday (30 January) a 23-year-old Casino woman met a 44-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman both from South Grafton at licensed premises in Casino.

Police will allege that the three people went to a caravan park in South Grafton before the man and woman offered to drive the 23-year-old back to her home in Casino later in the evening.

As the trio drove towards Casino the 44-year-old man allegedly pulled the car into a camping ground at Lillydale and threatened the Casino woman.

The Casino woman was allegedly indecently assaulted before she was able to escape the man and woman by jumping into the nearby Clarence River.

The South Grafton man and woman fled the camping ground.

The 23-year-old sought help at a nearby home where Police and emergency services were contacted.

A crime scene was established and Police conducted a number of inquiries into the incident.

About 12.40pm yesterday (Sunday 31 January) Grafton Police arrested the South Grafton man and woman in a car in Grafton.

They were taken to Grafton Police Station where they were questioned before both were charged with detain for advantage and three counts of aggravated indecent assault. The man was also charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Both were bail refused and will appear at Grafton Local Court today.

St Marys Local Area Command

Mystery surrounds woman’s disappearance

Investigators are seeking clues into the mysterious disappearance of a woman from western Sydney earlier this month.

Jennifer Keegan, 52, was last seen at 10.30am on Tuesday (5 January 2010) at her home in Derby Street, Kingswood.

She was reported missing by a neighbour later that day.

Her car, a yellow 1981 Datsun Sunny was found abandoned at the Govetts Leap car park at Blackheath several days later.

A subsequent search of the area by officers from Police rescue failed to find any other trace of her.

Her car was also forensically examined but did not hold any further clues as to her whereabouts.

Police have today released CCTV which captured her buying fuel at a service station on Parker Street at Kingswood on the afternoon she was last seen.

This is her last known confirmed sighting.

St Marys Local Area Command Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Anthony Holton said her disappearance has her family and friends deeply worried.

“It is totally out of character for Jennifer to go away for this period of time without making contact with loved ones,” Detective Inspector Holton said.

“We have been in close contact with her family in Queensland, who has told us Jennifer gave no indication that anything was wrong.

“We are hopeful she is safe but cannot rule out the possibility of some type of misadventure.

“At this point in the investigation, it is vital we find someone who might have seen Jennifer or her car at the Govetts Leap car park.

“We need to establish who parked the car at that location and, if it was Jennifer, how she left the area.

“Anyone with that information needs to come forward immediately,” he said.

Ms Keegan is described as being of white/European appearance being 165cm tall thin build, with shoulder length reddish brown hair which is greying.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen Ms Keegan or has information regarding her current whereabouts to contact them immediately at St Marys Police Station (02) 9677 7499 Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Callers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a reward.

Sutherland Local Area Command

Taxi driver stabbed, robbed – Sutherland

Police are appealing for public assistance after a taxi driver was stabbed and robbed during an incident in Sydney’s South last night.

About 10pm, the 39-year-old taxi driver picked up three male passengers in Vermont Street, Sutherland.

The driver drove the three men to a service station on the Old Princes Highway, Sutherland, where they entered the store and purchased some items.

They then instructed the driver to take them to a unit block in Oakwood Street, Sutherland.

After arriving at the location, two of the males got out of the car and walked away before they returned. One of the men then grabbed the car keys from the taxi’s ignition and the males demanded money from the driver.

The driver handed over an amount of cash and one of the men removed the driver’s GPS device from the car.

The third man then lunged at the driver and stabbed him in the leg with a small knife while taking his mobile phone from him.

The three men then ran from the scene and the taxi driver drove to Sutherland Police Station. The stab wound in his leg required five sutures.

Paramedics were called and the man was taken to hospital for treatment to his leg.

Police would like to speak to three men who may be able to assist with inquiries.

One of the males is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, 18-20 years old, 170 cm tall, wearing burgundy/grey tracksuits.

The other two males are both described as 16-18 years old, 170cm tall, wearing caps and running gear.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Sutherland detectives on (02) 9542 0899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.