Man Attempts to Steal Guide Dog from Blind University Student as She Walked Alone Through Park
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Maisy McAdam, a 23-year-old university student from Hampshire in England, was walking in a nature reserve for her daily exercise with her guide dog Willow one afternoon in February, when a stranger attempted to snatch her pet from her, believing she would not be able to see him prowling ...continue reading
Dog Stolen in Broad Daylight Caught on Camera
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It was the callous moment a woman in Adelaide, posing as a Good Samaritan, stole a new staffy puppy right from its owner’s arms in broad daylight before speeding off to escape the scene. Animal lover, Rhiannon Green, had become parent to the Staffordshire bull terrier puppy for ...continue reading
18-Year-Old charged with assault with intent to rob armed with offensive weapon in Kellyville
Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. An 18-year-old man has been charged after a 17-year-old boy was left in critical condition, following a botched robbery of disposable vapes. Aren Beniwal, 17, allegedly met four men aged between 18 and 20 late at night for the purposes of selling the e-cigarettes. Police allege that the charged ...continue reading
The Grinch That Stole Christmas Presents: Woman Charged After Daylight Thefts
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Christmas is supposed to be the season of giving – a time of generosity and helping others that even goes beyond family and friends. While most of us embrace this spirit, unfortunately, amongst us lie Grinches, who, if not steal Christmas, certainly pilfer parcels at the expense of others. ...continue reading
Merit Program: The NSW Courts Diversionary Pathway for Drug & Alcohol Addicts
What is the MERIT program? The MERIT program is an opportunity for those who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction, who end up going to court to face criminal charges in the Local Court to assist in rehabilitation. ‘MERIT’ is an abbreviation for ‘Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment’. A plea of ‘guilty’ or ‘not ...continue reading
The NSW Police’s Suspect Targeting Management Plan (STMP) to Effectively Reduce Crime
Poppy Morandin. A report by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has defended the controversial proactive policing initiatives by the NSW Police within the Suspect Target Management Plan (STMP) by contending it effectively reduces crime. The STMP was designed to identify, assess, and target individuals who are suspected of being repeat offenders. The ...continue reading
Former Stock Trader Admits to Getting Boozed at Lunch Before Committing Armed Robberies is Sentenced
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Umm, well, this is awkward. A former stock trader has admitted to police, some 40 years later, that he would “get boozed at lunch time”, and carrying a water pistol and wearing disguises including fake moustaches and sunglasses, would drunkenly rob Sydney banks. Ross McCarty, now aged 71, last ...continue reading
Queensland Mum Charged with Fraud Over Misusing Public Donations for Her Son’s Funeral
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A mother from Townsville in Queensland’s north whose son died in a car crash has been charged with fraud after it was discovered she allegedly misused the public funds raised for his funeral on gambling and a shopping spree. On June 18 2020, Lesley-Lee Hill attended the funeral of ...continue reading
Sydney’s Inner West Community Band Together to Help Find “Jake the Jack Russell” After He Was Stolen Outside Supermarket
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s a tale of tenacity and treasured community spirit, which, if Jake the Jack Russell could speak, would say had an excellent ending for his owner. In the afternoon of Saturday 30 August 2020, Jake the Jack Russell and his owner, 51-year-old Gerard Murphy, went for a stroll to ...continue reading
Brave Little Boy Endures 12-Hour Joyride Hiding in Stolen Vehicle Until Safe to Get Help
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A brave seven-year-old boy from Perth has endured a horror joyride that lasted almost 12 hours after a stranger stole a family vehicle inside which the young boy had fallen asleep. It is reported that around 8:40pm on Saturday 10 October 2020, a white Mitsubishi Pajero Sports four-wheel drive ...continue reading