‘Fidgety’ stonemason supplied drugs from a makeup box
A stonemason was busted with 168g of cocaine on the North Coast after police found a makeup box filled with a mix of illegal substances with each compartment being organised by drug type.
Police & Courts
‘F–k the council’: Man’s $92K rampage on town’s parking meters
A man drank homemade moonshine before vandalising 40 parking meters in a North Coast town while screaming “f–k the council” and “good luck getting your money tomorrow”. Here’s what happened in court.
‘Long time coming’: $28m Byron precinct for police, firefighters
A $28 million police and firefighter precinct has been announced for the heart of Byron Bay to make sure emergency services can keep up with growing demand.
‘Disheartening’: War memorial vandalised weeks from Xmas
A war memorial has been vandalised in the Northern Rivers weeks from Christmas. An RSL secretary expressed his disappointment and says he is “sick” of the “ridiculous” damage being done in town.
More Stories
Accused low IQ rapist fit for trial: Court
A low IQ man who allegedly broke into a Northern Rivers home and raped a woman has been declared mentally fit to stand trial.
‘Couldn’t progress’: Delay in murder case of Casino mum
A Richmond Valley man charged with the murder of a Casino mother-of-three has had his case stalled. Here’s the latest.
Cops plant dummy parcel, stake out home to bust heroin trafficker
A northern NSW man was busted helping smuggle more than a kilogram of heroin into the region destined for Melbourne, after ABF tipped police off about a dodgy Malaysian package.
‘Didn’t think I’d ever kill someone’: Elderly victim flung from bonnet
A repeat drink and drug driver from the Northern Rivers who mowed down two elderly women – killing one – threatened to sue police and council. Now, he’s learnt his fate.
‘Manipulated the system’: Couple guilty of bushfire grant fraud
A Lismore couple have been found guilty of fraudulently claiming more than $75,000 in bushfire grant assistance. Here’s what happened in court.
Ex-police chaplain in court over reporting breach
A former police chaplain and priest has faced court over breaching reporting conditions. Here is what happened.
Yamba realtor walks after Grindr lover’s rape claim thrown out
A Yamba realtor who was invited to a party by his Grindr lover, who claimed he was raped, has walked free. Here’s what happened in court.
Pedophile backflips on not guilty plea to historic charges
A northern NSW father who planned to fight historic child sex abuse allegations has backflipped and pleaded guilty to all charges brought against him. Here’s what happened in court.
Rapist pinpointed by DNA after sickening break-and-enter attack
A Clarence man with a history of violence and break-ins smashed into a Byron woman’s home and raped her more than 25 years ago. DNA eventually brought him undone. WARNING: GRAPHIC
Armed man arrested in Tweed by drug strike force
A 41-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly threatening police with a box cutter knife, scissors and another knife. This arrest is linked to the dramatic arrest of three people at a northern NSW service station this week.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/grafton/police-courts/page/8