Valley Meats at the top end of the Bellingen CBD had an unwelcome visitor in the early hours of last Wednesday (October 28). A 22-year-old male was driving his ute west at 2.30am when he failed to negotiate a right-hand bend and mounted the kerb. The car slammed into the front of the butcher shop, causing extensive damage to the shop front. The driver was breath-tested by police and returned a positive reading.
Police were appalled by the general behaviour in the Bellingen CBD on Friday and Saturday nights. A large number of youths were detected consuming alcohol over both nights which contributed to numerous incidents of alcohol related antisocial behaviour. A large number of adults were also found drinking alcohol in the CBD – which is a designated Alcohol Free Zone. The actions of these adults who continue to drink alcohol and loiter in the CBD contributes to the antisocial behaviour.
The underage drinking problem in Bellingen is a community issue, not just a Police problem. All parents are urged be aware of where your children are, who they are with and what they are doing, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. Remember, it is an offence to supply a minor with alcohol and heavy penalties apply.
Sergeant Matt French
About 5.45am on Sunday the 1st November a stack of newspapers were set alight on the footpath outside the Bellingen Newsagency in Hyde Street, Bellingen. Anyone with information is urged to contact Bellingen Police.
At 1am on Sunday the 1st of November, a 15 year old Nambucca youth was arrested in Church Street, Bellingen, for failing to comply with a Police direction. She was later issued an infringement notice.
At 2am on Sunday the 1st of November 2009, a 42 year old local man was arrested in Hyde Street, Bellingen, for failing to comply with a Police direction. He was later issued an infringement notice.
About 9.30pm on Saturday the 31st of October 2009, the front window of a Church Street café was smashed. A 17 year old Bellingen youth will receive a caution under the Young Offenders Act for the offence.
About 2.55am on Saturday the 31st of October 2009, several bins in the Urunga CBD were set alight. Anyone with information is urged to contact local Police.
Between 11:30am and 12:00pm on Friday 30 October 2009, a mobile phone was stolen from a picnic table at the Alma Doepel Reserve in Mylestom. Urunga. Police would like to speak with anyone with information about the incident
At 2.30am on Wednesday the 28th of November 2009, a 56 year old Bellingen man stole a number of grocery items from the Bellingen IGA Supermarket. He was later issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for stealing and will appear at Bellingen Local Court on 5/11/09.
About 2.30am on Wednesday the 28th of November 2009, a vehicle collided with the front of Valley Quality Meats in Hyde Street, Bellingen. A 22 year old local resident was later issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for ‘negligent driving’ and ‘drive with mid range PCA’. His licence was suspended and he will appear in Bellingen Local Court on 5/11/09.
Between 12:00am and 3:15pm on Tuesday 27 October 2009 unknown person/s attempted to steal a Ford Festiva sedan from the driveway of a house on the Pacific Highway at Urunga. The windscreen was smashed and damage to the door locks and ignition barrel was occasioned.
Bellingen Valley Sector Supervisor
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