Baseball Bat Damage

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At about 5:20pm on Sunday 14 June 2015 two youths were in attendance at a service station on Rifle Range Road, Rangeway.

It will be alleged that the youths used a baseball bat to strike the front entrance glass door, which resulted in the door sustaining large cracks.

Geraldton Police attended the area shortly after where the two youths were located in possession of the baseball bat.

An 11 year old youth from Utakarra will appear at the Geraldton Children’s Court at a later date charged with criminal damage.

Drug Arrest

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At about 12:30am on Saturday 13 June 2015, a male person was seen walking along North West Coastal Highway, Webberton.

Officers attached to the Geraldton Liquor Enforcement Unit engaged with the male person. Police allege that following a search of the male, 13 clip seal bags containing cannabis was located. It will be alleged that the total weight of the cannabis was approximately 19 grams.

The 32 year old male from Wonthella will appear at the Geraldton Magistrates Court at a later date charged with possess prohibited drug. Geraldton.police.station@police.wa.gov.au Ph: 08 – 9923 4555 

Arrest Following Social Media Call for Assistance

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As a result of an ongoing operation targeting addresses associated with known offenders who have been actively avoiding police, officers attached to the Geraldton Local Policing Team made a number of arrests on Friday 12 June 2015.

At about 3:30pm Geraldton Police requested the public’s assistance in locating a male person of interest, wanted over several outstanding inquiries, through the use of the WA Police Facebook page.

Shortly after, police received information regarding the male person’s whereabouts and subsequently attended a residential address in Rangeway.

A 25 year old male from Bluff Point was arrested and conveyed to the Geraldton Police Station. Following further inquiries, the male was charged with the following offences;

  • 2 x Fraud
  • 3 x Steal Motor Vehicle
  • 4 x Stealing
  • 3 x Burglary and Commit
  • 1 x Burglary with Intent
  • 1 x Criminal Damage Geraldton.police.station@police.wa.gov.au Ph: 08 – 9923 4555 

And further;

A 15 year old male was located and subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant. He appeared at the Geraldton Children’s Court charged with breach of bail.

A 27 year old female from Spalding appeared at the Geraldton Magistrates Court after being arrested over several outstanding matters. She faces the following charges;

  • 1 x Breach of Bail
  • 1 x Fail to Obey Summons
  • 1 x Unlawful Possession
  • 1 x Steal Motor Vehicle
  • 1 x Provide False Details 

Methylamphetamine Seizure

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At about 4:30pm on Friday 12 June 2015 officers attached to the Geraldton Detectives office attended a towing yard in Geraldton.

Police allege that following the execution of a Misuse of Drugs Act search warrant on a vehicle within the premises, a quantity of white crystal substance was located. It will be alleged that the total weight of the crystal substance, believed to be methylamphetamine, was established to be 9.6 grams.

A 46 year old male from Tarcoola Beach was arrested over the matter. He will appear at the Geraldton Magistrates Court at a later date charged with possess prohibited drug with intent to sell/supply. 

Meth dealer arrested and charged say Police

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In the continued battle against meth or "Ice" Police say they've arrested a man and charged him with possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply.

At about 4:30pm on Friday 12 June 2015 officers attached to the Geraldton Detectives office attended a towing yard in Geraldton.

Police allege that following the execution of a Misuse of Drugs Act search warrant on a vehicle within the premises, a quantity of white crystal substance was located.

It will be alleged that the total weight of the crystal substance, believed to be methylamphetamine, was established to be 9.6 grams.

A 46 year old male from Tarcoola Beach was arrested over the matter. He will appear at the Geraldton Magistrates Court at a later date charged with possess prohibited drug with intent to sell/supply. 

Serious assault on Taxi driver - witnesses needed

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Police are asking for the public's assistance regarding a serious assault on a taxi driver in Geraldton. 

  • Incident occurred outside Turkish Kebabs on Chapman Road
  • It occurred approx 2:00am Sunday morning 14/6/15
  • Driver was hit in face and knocked unconscious  
  • He then hit head on pavemant when he fell
  • Victim was flown to Perth with serious head injuries

Geraldton Detective are appealing for witnesses and would like to speak with anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident who may have witnessed the incident or anyone acting suspiciously.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Geraldton Detectives on 9923 4555. 

 

Alert: Have you seen this man?

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Do you know where this man is? Geraldton Police are calling for the public’s assistance to help locate a 25 year old man who they believe can assist them with their inquiries into several burglaries.


Kelvin Peter MALLARD is described as being approximately 176cms tall with a tanned complexion, of slim build, with red hair and brown eyes.

Mr MALLARD has no fixed address and is believed to be moving between various places within the Geraldton area.

Anyone who sights Kelvin MALLARD is advised not to approach him but to call police on 131 444.

Attempted Aggravated Robbery

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At about 11:30am on Wednesday 10 June 2015 the victim, an elderly female, was walking her dog along Green Street, Spalding.

It will be alleged that the accused man approached the victim and engaged her in conversation. The accused man then suddenly forced the victim to the ground before assaulting her. It will further be alleged that during the assault the accused man demanded money while physically searching the victim’s clothing. The victim was not carrying money and the accused departed the scene empty handed.

Local police and Geraldton Detectives immediately responded, arresting a 39 year old male from Spalding shortly after.

The accused man will appear at Geraldton Magistrates Court this morning charged with attempted aggravated robbery. 

Vehicles damaged in car chase

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Residents of Geraldton contacted us today with reports of a vehicle causing damage to other cars after fleeing Police. 

Sent in:​

​"Some of the damage caused by today's car chase bunch of fellas in a stolen government car damaged heaps of cars including the cop cars and got away"

"Cops pulled them over the cop got out as soon as he was out of his car they sped off damaging the white car and some of the cop car"
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And this was also posted to our Facebook page:​
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11 year olds involved in attempt to steal car

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Two 11 year old boys and an 18 year old man have been charged over an incident that occurred in Digby Street, Rangeway last week.

Police say that around 11:50pm on Monday 1 June 2015 three males were at a residential address on Digby Street, Rangeway.

Police allege that the male persons entered an unlocked Holden Statesman vehicle parked in the driveway of the address.

They say that the males placed the vehicle into neutral then pushed it to the end of the driveway.

At that time, the victim observed his vehicle being pushed down his driveway.

The victim and his family chased the male persons.

Police who were patrolling in the area arrested the suspects shortly afterwards. 

The adult male will appear at the Geraldton Magistrates Court at a later date charged with steal motor vehicle while the two juvenile males were issued with a juvenile caution and referral to the Juvenile Justice Team respectively over the matter. 

War medals stolen

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Geraldton Police are once again reaching out to the public regarding stolen war medals. 

The medals were taken over the weekend. 

If you have seen the medals or know anything about their whereabouts or the have any information regarding the matter please call Geraldton Police on 9923 4555 or 131444. 

"Geraldton Police seeking assistance to locate war medals stolen over the weekend. Info to GeraldtonPol or 131444."

Police remind public not to carry weapons for protection

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The Geraldton Police tweeted a reminder this evening that members of the public are not permitted to carry weapons for protection. 

A picture of the weapons they seized was included. 

 "Do not carry weapons for protection. It is illegal. Items seized and a date in court awaits."

A Greenough Prisoner has Escaped - Update: Prisoner in custody

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Update 8:29pm, prisoner in custody. 

A Greenough Prisoner has escaped, according to Police. 

A Greenough resident had the man in their driveway. They said Police arrived shortly afterwards saying they were looking for an escapee. 

We spoke with Police early this morning who wouldn't make a statement regarding the missing prisoner. 

Moments ago Geraldton Police tweeted that the man's name is Steven BROCKMAN, along with the above image. 

They have also issued the following information:

Regional Investigations Units officers seek information regarding the whereabouts of 37 year old prison escapee Steven Arthur BROCKMAN.

BROCKMAN is an inmate at Greenough Regional Prison and was discovered missing about 6:50pm yesterday evening, 7 June 2015.

He is a minimum security prisoner.

BROCKMAN is described as being dark skinned, 175cms tall, slim build, short dark hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing prison greens.

He is considered unpredictable and should not be approached by members of the public.

This is an active investigation and any sightings of BROCKMAN or information regarding his whereabouts should be reported to WA Police immediately on 131 444.

Anyone with information regarding Brockman’s escape can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Driver on drugs flees Police then sets car on fire

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A 49 year old male has faced multiple charges after fleeing Police last Wednesday. 

Police say that early Wednesday morning (3/6/15), around 2:45am, they observed a silver Ford Falcon ute on Hill Street in Geraldton. After attempting to conduct a vehicle stop, the driver heavily accelerated away. 

Police say that the driver drove a short distance then set the vehicle on fire before fleeing on foot. 

While running, Police say they observed the man throw a plastic bag over the fence, which was later found to contain 10 grams of a crystal substance believed to be meth. 

The 49 year old male was subsequently arrested where he was subjected to a roadside oral drug test. Police allege that the test provided a positive result to an illicit substance.

The male driver was charged with the following offences;

1 x Driver of Vehicle Failed to Comply with a Direction to Stop
1 x Used an Unlicensed Vehicle on a Road
1 x Unauthorised Driving by Learner Driver
1 x Reckless Driving
1 x Possession of a Prohibited Drug with Intent to Sell or Supply
1 x Fail to Comply Requirement Provision Oral Fluid / Blood Sample Testing / Analysis 

This attacker has made a 67 year old woman too scared to return home after violent robbery

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A 67 year old woman was violently attacked in her own driveway early on Thursday, May 21st, about two weeks ago. 

It occurred in Abelia Street, Rangeway, around 12:15am. 

Detective Senior Constable Gill Power

Detective Senior Constable Gill Power spoke with the media today in an effort to reach out to the public for assistance in solving this crime. 

This is what the attacker looked like. He is approximately 20 to 25 years of age, dark skinned, slim build and approximately 180cm (5’ 11”) tall. He was wearing a black hoodie with white writing on the front and dark long pants.

We asked how the victim was recovering, and unfortunately it wasn’t good news: 

“Mentally it’s really knocked her about, plus she’s had significant medical treatment already and she’s got more medical treatment coming. She’s not trusting anyone anymore and she hasn’t returned home since the incident which was two weeks ago today. So it’s quite sad and particularly appalling.”  

During the attack the woman’s handbag was also stolen. 

 

It contained a very sentimental necklace with a kidney shaped gold nugget, that was owned by her daughter who has passed away. 

Detective Senior Constable Gill Power said if you know anything, regardless of how small you think the information is, they would like to hear from you. You can pop into the station, call them, or if you want to remain anonymous you can call crime stoppers. 

  • Geraldton Police: 08 9923 4555

  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

"I am a drug addict" - A letter from a Geraldton mum

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A "Letter to the Editor" sent to Everything Geraldton:

I see many complaints from innocent people who are victims of crimes because of drugs.

I am a drug addict.

I wish for no judgement but I accept that I will receive bad receive reviews. I have been a heavy drug user for since I was 17 first starting with cannabis and for the last 9 months I have been a heavy 'speed addict'. I'm writing this because I want to warn young and old what using such a heavy drug does to your life.

I managed to steer clear of troubles from the law as juvenile and now 23 I am facing close to 40 serious charges (all committed in the last 5 months). This drug ruins lives, I heard and knew people sitting where I sit today and never did I imagine I would be here. Drugs are the ruination of people, relationships jobs.

When I first started I thought I could control my habit but the truth is the drug is more powerful than you know. Those who use will cheat, lie, steal anything for their next hit. Those who have just started will be sitting reading saying I've got this'.

If you're using you're never in control.

I won't tell you my journey over the last almost year has been all miserable because i have had some fun times (that didn't involve crimes) met some people I wouldn't have looked sideways at and seen a better side than you could imagine.

But the truth is this drug has damaged relationships beyond imagination. Some unrepairable, most loved ones. When the damage is first done you won't care but when you're sitting in the dark thinking 'I need help' you see the people you've hurt in order to service your drug habit.

I have lost my job, my true friends, my family and that's just the start. I sold items from my home, stolen items from family members and denied it. I have committed crimes I am ashamed of admitting. It's all fun and game's until it's not fun anymore and its a 'fight to survive'. If you've never touched it I can't stress enough how much I wish I never had.

Please take my strong advice. It's real, and there is nothing sadder sitting in a hole with nobody who cares and they don't care because after all you've used them, stolen from them etc to get your next hit. This drug will suck the life out of your soul, I promise you.

The world once was at my feet but opportunities closed and now it's a long climb back. I have young children and if I could lock them away from this I would do it in a heartbeat. I hope services start providing more education on this but not text book stuff, real people like me, real life proof. Maybe then people will see the reality of this evil drug.

Please don't kid yourself, to those who have loved ones on it the best thing you will do for them is shut your door firstly to protect yourself but the faster they fall the quicker they might get help.

Not everyone comes out and they'll never be the same person. The drug changes you more than I can explain. I wish I could protect all young people especially from this but I can't. Some will read this and become a user or continue to use but if i just make 1 person think twice and decide they are better than this I will have achieved a goal.

Believe me no matter what EVERYONE is better than this drug. There's no happy ending to a life like this. I wish to stay anonymous for my own safety but to my family I am sorry for the pain and hurt I have caused. It may not mean much but know they are true words.

To the innocent victims of my crimes an apology won't fix the damage caused but I offer my sincerest apology and hope one day I can say it in person.

Be conscious of what this drug does. I'm getting help (not court ordered) because I see now and I don't want to live like this. However, I accept some of my actions carry permanent consequences and I have to live with that and know that my actions caused it.

This drug has taken a lot from me but I am getting help because I am better than it and my children deserve better than they've received. It's taken a long time but it's never too late to stop.

I have a long road but I know now I can do better and I want to do better.

Paint stripper poured on vehicle in act of vandalism

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A local resident is asking for help after their vehicle was vandalised with a chemical believed to be paint stripper. 

The incident occurred on Chapman Valley Rd on Saturday evening 30/5/15. 

If you can assist please contact Geraldton Police on 99234555. 

The man who murdered Joe Hollomby the Shortbread Man has been moved to a medium-security prison

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Garrett Mundy for 720 ABC Perth:

The son of a 94-year-old Geraldton man, murdered almost seven years ago, says he is disgusted his father's killer has been moved to a medium-security prison.

Click to read full story.