Mt Canobolas - Snow - 14 July 2024
Thanks to Nathan Hunt for sending in
Police saturate Dubbo in three-day deployment to target regional crime
Police have charged 26 people, seized weapons and illicit drugs, and executed 15 Firearm Prohibition Order (FBO) compliance checks during a three-day deployment to the state’s Orana region aimed at targeting regional crime.
State Crime Command’s ‘Operation Surge Dubbo 2024’ is a multi-faceted operation led by the Criminal Groups Squad in a bid to target, disrupt, and prevent localised crime in the regional township of Dubbo and surrounds.
The operation ran between Tuesday 25 and Today (Thursday 27 June 2024), and involved the deployment of over 90 officers from State Crime Command’s squads - together with the NSW Crime Commission - who have travelled to Dubbo to work in collaboration with Orana Mid-Western Police District and specialised resources, including Traffic & Highway Patrol, Domestic and Family Violence Registry (DFVR), and Firearms Registry.
During the three-day operation, officers arrested 26 people charging them with a combined 48 offences, including drug supply, domestic violence, and traffic offences. Officers conducted 15 FPO compliance checks, 10 firearm inspections and issued 10 money mule notifications.
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Incidents of note include:
About 7.30am on Tuesday (25 June 2024), operation detectives – with assistance from State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad – executed a search warrant at a home on Armstrong Crescent, Dubbo. During the search, detectives allegedly located and seized over $44,000 cash, 52 MDMA tablets, cocaine, methylamphetamine and cannabis. The estimated potential street value of all drugs seized was over $30,000. The occupants, a 33-year-old man and 27-year-old woman, were both arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station where they were both charged with supply prohibited drug, owner/occupier knowingly allow use as drug premises and deal with property proceeds of crime. They both appeared before Dubbo Local Court, where they were granted strict conditional bail to appear before the same court on Wednesday 3 Ju
Video from , White Rock Road fire - on 11 June 2024
Inspector Amy Scott Award Presentation
Please watch and share this - Amy Scott being awarded in Goulburn
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21 June 2024 - Goulburn
Attestation of Class 362 at Goulburn Police Academy and Inspector Amy Scott Award Presentation
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Student Police Officers from Class 362 will be the first to attest having been fully paid to study as part of their training. The students will attest to the rank of probationary constable.
Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, Premier of NSW, the Honourable Chris Minns MP and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP, will join NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb APM to welcome the recruits, who will next week be deployed to police stations across the state.
The attestation parade will also honour awards recipients, including NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott who will be recognised for her brave actions at Bondi Junction on Saturday 13 April 2024. Inspector Scott will receive a Commissioner’s Valour Award for exceptional bravery in a life-threatening situation.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has commended Inspector Scott.
“She has been rightly labelled a hero. She was calm and decisive, and as a result, she saved many lives.”
“Congratulations to the 169 probationary officers graduating today. You have dedicated your lives to keeping the people of NSW safe. It is the very best definition of public service.”
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A total of 169 recruits are being sworn in today. The class comprises 122 men and 47 women.
The students will attest to the rank of probationary constable. Recruits will report to their stations for work from Monday 24 June 2024.
While many recruits are Australian-born, this year the graduating cohort comprises students from diverse backgrounds. 142 were born in Australia and 27 were born overseas. Their countries of origin include England, Brazil, Afghanistan, Iraq, Thailand, Philippines, Sweden, USA, Croatia, South Korea, Ireland, Fiji, New Zealand, Vietnam, China
Bathurst - 8 June 2024
Beyer Garratt 6029 leaving Bathurst train station at 125pm today.
Filmed from Rocket Street railway bridge
Little shaky due to traffic travelling over the bridge during filming.
#beyergarratt
Info from Fire and Rescue Media - Vision attached
Narromine House Fire - 4 June 1130pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tackled a house fire at Narromine, about forty kilometres west of Dubbo, preventing the blaze from spreading to neighbouring homes.
FRNSW crews from Narromine and Trangie responded to the blaze on Moss Avenue alongside Rural Fire Service (RFS), NSW Police and NSW Ambulance around 11:30pm last night.
On arrival, crews were confronted with a home that was well alight and immediately commenced extinguishing the fire.
Region West Zone Commander, Superintendent Anthony Hojel has commended the efforts of attending crews.
“While unfortunately this home was completely destroyed, our firefighters were able to stop it from spreading to neighbouring properties,“ Superintendent Hojel said.
“This is a timely reminder for residents to make sure they have at least one working smoke alarm in their home.”
“We can’t smell smoke when we’re asleep, so a working smoke alarm could be the only thing that helps you get out if your house catches fire.”
There were no injuries reported and the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by NSW Police and FRNSW.
On 26th May - I was invited on a flight with the Fast Jet Display team as they practised their routine for the upcoming Pacific Airshow in August on the Gold Coast
Utilising three L39 Albatross jets for the display team was an experience not to pass up.
The flight covered an area over to the southern parts of Bathurst, Ben Chifley Dam, Perthville and the northern areas of the airport.
Thank you to Charlie, Tammy, Craig ( Wilco ) and my pilot George Ryan.
It will be fantastic to see their show again on the Gold Coast
Fastjet Adventure Flights -Australia
Orange - 29 May 2024
Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man with alleged child abuse material offences under Strike Force Glandore.
Strike Force Glandore was established by State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad Child Internet Exploitation Unit (CIEU) to investigate an Orange man’s alleged involvement in accessing, possessing and sharing child abuse material.
Following extensive inquiries, about 7.10am on Monday 27 May 2024, strike force detectives executed a search warrant at an address in Orange, where they arrested a 21-year-old man.
During a search of the property, police located and seized a gel-blaster pistol, and electronics relevant to their investigation.
The man was taken to Orange Police Station where he was charged with using a carriage service to access child abuse material, using a carriage service to transmit/publish/promote child abuse, using a carriage service to solicit child abuse material, possessing an authorised pistol and breach of bail.
The man was refused bail and appeared in Orange Local Court (Tuesday 28 May 2024), where he was formally refused bail to appear in the same court on Thursday 25 July 2024
Sex Crimes Squad detectives charge Lithgow man with child abuse related offences – Strike Force Trawler Friday, 24 May 2024
Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man for allegedly possessing and sharing child abuse material under Strike Force Trawler.
Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing investigation by Sex Crimes Squad’s Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated through the internet and related telecommunications devices.
Following an interstate referral, just before 9am yesterday (Thursday 23 May 2024), strike force detectives – with assistance from Chifley Police District and the Australian Federal Police – executed a search warrant at an address in Lithgow, where they arrested a 26-year-old man.
During a search of the man’s home, police located and seized electronics and a hidden video camera.
The man was taken to Lithgow Police Station, where he was charged with seven offences, including three counts of use carriage service to transmit/publish/promote child abuse, possess child abuse material, install device, adapt build etc to observe or film other, and two counts of film person in private act without consent.
He was refused bail and appeared in Lithgow Local Court yesterday.
Police will allege in court in addition to the possession and sharing of child abuse material, the man was using a video camera to secretly record other adults in intimate acts.
Investigations under Strike Force Trawler continue.
Forbes - 16 May 2024
A man will face court charged with more than 70 historical sex offences following an extensive investigation in the state’s Central West.
Strike Force Boche was established in October 2022 to investigate reports of historical child sexual abuse in Central West New South Wales.
During the investigation, evidence was obtained that a total of four females were sexually assaulted between 1974 and 2023. Three of the females were under the age of 16 at the time of the offending.
Following extensive inquiries, detectives from the Central West Child Abuse Squad arrested a 63-year-old man at a home in Forbes about 8.45am yesterday (Wednesday 15 May 2024).
He was taken to Forbes Police Station and charged with more than 70 offences, including:
act of indecency with girl under 16 years
attempt rape
aggravated indecent assault
aggravated sexual assault
commit act of indecency
have sexual intercourse with person aged 14 years or over and under 16 years
aggravated sexual assault
sexual intercourse without consent
sexually touch another person without consent
assault with act of indecency
He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Forbes Local Court on Tuesday 21 May 2024.
Investigations under Strike Force Boche are ongoing.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Orange - 23 April 2024
A REX Airlines 737-800 doing their incredible arrival and departure.
A Private charted flight 737-800 - Orange has only had a handful of these larger jets.
On 1 March 2023 , Rex had another chartered 737-800
#rexairlines
Charges laid after drugs worth over $300,000 seized in western NSW – Strike Force Euroa
Six people will face court charged after prohibited drugs worth over $300,000 were seized throughout Western and Northern regions during a targeted police operation.
In September 2023, officers attached to Chifley Police District established Strike Force Euroa to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs in the Bathurst and surrounding areas.
Five people have since been charged after vehicle stops and search warrants in Western and Northern region. They were charged with drug-related offences and remain before the courts.
During the searches, police located and seized over 600g of methylamphetamine, as well as cocaine, cash, unauthorised prescription medication, drug paraphernalia, and electronic devices.
The drugs have an estimated potential street value of $312,800.
Additionally, just after 9am yesterday (Tuesday 16 April 2024), strike force officers executed three search warrants at homes in Willott Close, Blackett Close, and McGrath Street, Bathurst.
A 53-year-old man was arrested at the Willott Close home and taken to Bathurst Police Station, where he was charged with supply prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to appear at Bathurst Local Court today (Wednesday 17 April 2024).
Chifley Police District Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Geoff Kendall, said local police will continue to target prohibited drug supply.
“The harm caused by these prohibited substances to local communities cannot be understated,” he said.
“Police work with the community to proactively pursue anyone suspected of supplying prohibited drugs and disrupt the associated criminal activities which impact on the people of Bathurst and surrounding areas,” Insp Kendall said.
Anyone with information related to the supply of prohibited drugs within the Chifley Police District is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or local police.
28 March 2024 - Glanmire
What most people have been waiting for, 3 weeks almost to the day, the recovery of the AC50 - VH-MEH occurred today around 1230pm at Glanmire.
I was pleased to know this was happening and to be on the scene early enough to set up. Thanks to those, you know who you are.
Thank you to those who filmed at the airport for me, I can't be in two places at once.
It was amazing to watch, how quick the Blackhawk and crews from Helicopter Lifting Services had this job completed, enjoy the video guys.
Touchdown Helicopters - good work, loved every minute of it and meeting the crew.
VH-MEH - now at Bathurst airport, until final checks are done and should be flown out eventually to Bankstown.
Videos by myself, Airport videos thanks to Tam Camilleri, Ian Hynd
7 March 2024 - 300pm
Four people have been arrested following an investigation into drug supply in the state’s Central West.
In September 2022, detectives attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District established Strike Force Summit to investigate the supply of drugs in Dubbo and the surrounding areas.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force officers – assisted by the Dog Unit – executed seven search warrants at homes in Dubbo, Narromine, Geurie, and Peak Hill from 7am, today (Thursday 7 March 2024).
During the subsequent search of the homes, police allegedly located cash, a firearm, an electronic stun device, ammunition, methylamphetamine, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia.
A man – aged 37 and a woman aged 36 – were arrested at a home in Macquarie Street, Dubbo.
A 38-year-old man was arrested at a home in Boyd Avenue, Dubbo.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested at a home in Fitzroy Street.
They were all taken to Dubbo Police Station.
Vision by NSW Police supplied
Mt Panorama - Bathurst 25 February 2024
25 Feb 2024
The top ten saw some good times, a few vehicles as they passed over the line after the hot lap.
The Repco truck tearing up some tyres again.
FORD's 2000 horsepower electric SuperVan 4.2 lapped Mount Panorama in 1:56.7647s on Sunday morning at the Thrifty Bathurst 500. The time was set by driver Romain Dumas during the last in a series of track sessions over the two-week Bathurst SuperFest.
Crews celebrate at the time and change tyres on the vehicle.
#v8supercars #thrifty500
24 February 2024
Great action up the top of the Mount earlier today
Thank you Kei N Annette Hura for the video
#v8supercars #thrifty500 #bathurstnsw
Wiggles - Bathurst 22nd February 2024
Superfest Bathurst, a week of racing from the 12 Hour on 18th February , to the Thrifty 500 on 23rd Feb to 25 Feb
Wiggles did an hour-long performance with a packed Russell St .
Amazing for the city of Bathurst
Track to Town - Bathurst 500 - 22nd February 2024
At 6pm - 22nd February - many vehicles travelled down to the city from Mt Panorama to Church street, met by many fans.
4 Gen 3 cars, along with Safety cars, Race Control vehicles.
Driver signing continued, with many people waiting in line on the warm day.
#v8supercars #mtpanorama
