Police & Courts
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Jail for thief after laneway standoff
A WOMAN who broke into numerous properties and drove a stolen car at police will spend the next six months behind bars. Erica Smailes, 30,…
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Bail denied for alleged armed robber
A MILDURA man accused of committing an armed robbery two days before Christmas leaving his alleged victim fearing for his life was refused bail when…
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Police on the case amid crime rise, but community support needed
MILDURA police have responded to a spike in recent crime numbers showing a 7.8 per cent rise over the past reporting year, saying the lift…
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Teen had home-made guns, court told
A MILDURA teenager with an alleged penchant for building homemade firearms has been released on bail despite police concerns he poses a risk to the…
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Accused praised for seeking support
A ROBINVALE man accused of family violence, aggravated burglary, assault, and breaking into the Robinvale pound has been praised for his interactions with court services.…
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Accused meth dealer denied bail
A MELBOURNE man accused of carrying out a “problematical” drug transaction in Mildura has been refused bail. Damien Smith, 47, had spent 71 days in…
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Jail for brother who bashed sister
A MILDURA man who caused “irreversible damage” to his family by bashing his sister at a barbecue has been jailed for six months. The 20-year-old,…
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Alleged hospital burglar to stay in custody
A MAN banned from Echuca has been refused bail for alleged aggravated burglaries at Mildura Base Public Hospital and a backpacker-style accommodation. Daniel Carter, 28,…
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Five youths charged over alleged cinema beating
All five offenders involved in the alleged assault of three teenage girls at a Mildura cinema earlier this month have been charged. Victoria Police Sergeant…
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Five months for DV perpetrator
A HOMELESS man who breached a family violence intervention order and bashed a woman sitting on a toilet has been sentenced to five months behind…
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Torney faces manslaughter charge
FORMER Mildura man John Torney has been charged with negligent manslaughter in relation to the death of 49-year-old Cobram woman Emma Bates. Mr Torney, 40,…
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Double demerit period to begin
AS Christmas and New Year celebrations rapidly approach, motorists are being urged to drive safe on busy roads as the double demerit holiday period starts.…
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