A 28-year-old Walcha man was convicted of two offences at Walcha Local Court on July 21.
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On Saturday April 8 at 7.30am the man ( who will remain anonymous to protect his victim) called into the home of a young woman in Walcha. The two had an argument and the man placed his hands on the womans forehead and pushed her head into a window causing her to sustain minor injuries. Over the next few days the pair continued to argue and the man sent threatening text messages to the young woman.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of ‘use carriage service to threaten’ and not guilty to the charge of common assault.
The matter went to hearing and he was found guilty of both charges, fined $500 and placed on a good behaviour bond.
Jayden Joshua Harrison pleaded guilty to a special category drink driving offence in Walcha Court on July 21 and was put on a 18 month good behaviour bond.
The 24-year-old was driving along Thunderbolts Way on Sunday May 14 when he was stopped by police and given a mobile breath test which returned a positive reading. Mr Harrison was taken back to the Walcha Police Station where he recorded a low blood alcohol concentration level of 0.049 however because Mr Harrison was the holder of a provisional license with a zero limit he was charged.
A 28-year-old man from Smithfield in Sydney pleaded guilty in Walcha Court on July 21 to speeding and was given a two year good behaviour bond.
James Richard Osborn was stopped on Derby Street in Walcha on Saturday January 28 and issued a speeding ticket for exceeding the speed limit by 20 kilometres per hour which he subsequently chose to challenge in court.
There have been a number of telephone scams reported according to Sergeant Anthony Smith.
“We have had continual reports of scams over the phone where people are attempting to gain personal information and banking details,” Sgt Smith said.
“There is no reason for anyone to provide this kind of information over the phone so if you are uncertain please terminate the call and contact police.”
NSW Police are also targeting the use of mobile phones while driving.
“The fine is $330 and a loss of four demerit points off your license so it is not worth it,” Sgt Smith said.