Drunk apprentice plumber runs from police, imitates blowing into breathalyser
The heavily intoxicated man fled from police but the foot chase was short-lived due to his inability to stay upright for too long during his clumsy getaway attempt.
Police & Courts
Man blames fuel theft on miscommunication and ‘having too much on’
Failing to pay for petrol has cost a man nearly 30 times more than it should have after the matter ended up in court.
Man busted driving unlicensed after cat bites girlfriend’s finger off
It’s not the excuse police would normally expect – the man told officers his girlfriend was in hospital for a serious, but incredibly peculiar, injury.
‘Needed a sleep’: Intoxicated woman found asleep on side of road
A car parked on the side of the road, door ajar and a woman slouched over caught police attention.
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Puppy farm dogs ‘had been seized before’: RSPCA
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What a catch: Police find $50K of stolen fishing rods
“It was a real shame when it happened because we were planning on going fishing… but of course when our gear was stolen, we couldn’t do that.”
High-level letter that could save Boyne man from prison revealed
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‘Tis the season for Christmas thievery
It’s the season to be giving but for the light fingered, Christmas is also a time to take.
Killer nurse stole our grandmother and our happiness
A DAUGHTER has told a court she misses her “funny, potty-mouth, story-telling Broncos supporter” mum as she described how her murder devastated her family.
Officers ‘used reasonable force’ in alleged police bashing
OFFICERS who pinned alleged police bashing victim Corey Barker to the ground, stood on his hand and dragged him face-down appeared to have used reasonable force
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