Police & Courts
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Man extradited to Broken Hill
A 52-year-old man has been extradited from South Australia to Broken Hill for outstanding warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences. The extradition request for…
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McKeown committal on hold for a month
ALLEGED child sex offender, Thomas McKeown, has had his committal hearing adjourned for four weeks until Tuesday, February 25, to allow the prosecution to finalise…
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Two cars stolen at town in 24 hours
TWO cars have been stolen in separate incidents within 24 hours of each other last week at Menindee, with the alleged assailant(s) still at large.…
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Police seek help from public
THE Barrier Police District has issued a public assistance request regarding an incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 11. The incident…
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Bail variation for McKeown
ALLEGED child sex offender and former teacher Thomas McKeown’s bail was again reviewed on Monday, with new terms that allow him to be around his…
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Police warn of puppy scams
THE Barrier Police District is warning locals of online scammers, specifically cons offering puppies but requiring monetary deposits. Barrier Police District Acting Inspector Matt Sippel…
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Bail refused for sex assault accused
A BROKEN Hill man facing serious sexual assault, intimidation and weapons charges has been refused bail. Appearing via video link at Wentworth from the Broken…
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Police seek info after woman found dead
A WOMAN aged in her 70s was found deceased in a Chapple Street backyard on Thursday 2 January, police have confirmed. An investigation into the…
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Alleged knife-wielding man arrested
A 26-year-old Broken Hill man was arrested on Saturday, December 28, after allegedly wielding a knife and assaulting police. Police attended the scene at 7.55am…
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Holiday drivers on the nice list
LOCAL law enforcement have reported a safe Christmas period in the region with Barrier Police District Acting Inspector Matt Sippel saying there haven’t been any…
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Driver blows 0.133
A BROKEN Hill man has returned a positive Road Breath Test of 0.133 on the Cooper Coast Highway. About 6.15pm Tuesday December 24, Kadina Patrols…
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Mayors business seeks to get cash back
A BUSINESS owned by Broken Hill City Council Mayor Tom Kennedy, Broken Hill Sun Smart, appeared in local court on Tuesday, December 17, following a…
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