NSW Police – Glen Innes News

May

14

2025

Police Seeking Help From Public To Locate Domestic Violence Offenders

New England Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to locate several people wanted on arrests warrants, as part of Operation Amarok. Shakel Harris, aged 24, is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, 170 to 175 cm tall, thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes. Harris is believed to frequent the Glen Innes, Emmaville, Coffs Harbour and Grafton areas. Phillip Wilkinson, aged 41, is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170 to 190 cm tall, medium build, with light brown hair and brown eyes. Wilkinson is believed to frequent the Casino, Tamworth and Glen Innes area. Operation Amarok is…

Mar

25

2025

By Newsroom

Utility Collides with Cow on New England Highway

Local NewsGlencoe, New England Highway, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police

New England Police are investigating a collision between a utility vehicle and a cow on the New England Highway yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene near Glencoe, south of Glen Innes, at approximately 6:30 am following reports that a utility had struck a cow. The driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. The cow was euthanised at the site of the incident. Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.

Mar

18

2025

By Newsroom

Police Seek Witnesses to Two-Vehicle Crash on New England Highway

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, New England Highway, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police

New England Police are calling for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision on the New England Highway near Grafton Street, Glen Innes, yesterday morning. Emergency services responded to the incident at around 11 am, where they found a Toyota utility had overturned and landed on its roof after colliding with a Toyota SUV. The occupants of the ute, a 61-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, sustained minor cuts and were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to Armidale Hospital for further care. The driver of the SUV, a 17-year-old boy, suffered a minor hand injury. He…

Mar

13

2025

By David Lewis

Community Safety Roundtable Well Attended

Council, Local NewsBernard Smith, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, NSW Police

On Thursday 6th March Glen Innes Severn Council held a roundtable meeting to discuss community concerns about crime and vandalism that has affected several local businesses over recent months and years. The meeting was proposed in response to a petition that was signed by a large number of Glen Innes businesses and employees urging Council to install CCTV cameras throughout the Glen Innes CBD, allowing perpetrators to be identified and to provide evidence of crimes to assist with successful prosecution. The crimes have caused significant stress to business owners in addition to significant costs involved in repairing doors, windows and…

Jan

16

2025

By Newsroom

Appeal To Locate Man Missing From Glen Innes

Local NewsNSW Police

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s north-west. Jordie Zarro, aged 27, was last seen about 6pm on Wednesday (15 January 2025) at a licensed premises on Grey Street, Glen Innes. When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New England Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts. Police and family hold concerns for Jordie’s welfare. He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 175cm – 180cm tall, of thin build, with dark curly/scruffy hair. Jordie was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.…

Dec

23

2024

By Newsroom

Man Charged Over Alleged Ram Raid

Local NewsNSW Police

About 11:30pm last Tuesday, (December 17 2024), police were called to a petrol station on Ferguson Street, Glen Innes, and found a vehicle had reversed into the front doors. Officers attached to New England Police District found extensive damage to the front of the business. Police obtained CCTV and identified a station wagon – which had been reported stolen from Glen Innes the day before – as being involved in the ram raid. Following inquiries, police arrested an 18-year-old man on Saturday (21 December 2024) He was taken to Glen Innes Police Station where he was charged with four offences,…

Dec

20

2024

By Newsroom

Double Demerits Now In Place For Driving Offences

Local NewsDouble Demerits, NSW Police

Police will be out in force targeting dangerous driving this holiday period as part of the state’s end of year road operation designed to keep people safe on our roads during the busy festive season. Operation Christmas/New Year 2024 commenced at 12.01am today (Friday 20 December 2024) and conclude at 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Double demerit points will apply for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences. Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley is urging everyone to play their part and stay safe on the roads this holiday season. “This…

Nov

04

2024

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Remembrance Day March Road Closures

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, NSW Police, Remembrance Day

The following temporary road closures will be in place for the Glen Innes Remembrance Day March: Parallel parking on the south side of Bourke Street (from Grey Street to East Avenue) will be closed from approximately 7:00 am to 11:15 am to reserve an assembly area. Bourke Street west-bound (from Grey Street to East Avenue) will be closed from approximately 9:45 am to 11:15 am for March participants to assemble. Bourke Street (from East Avenue to West Avenue) will be closed from approximately 10:20 am to 11:00 am to allow the March to proceed under NSW Police escort to ANZAC Park. For any enquiries, please contact Council’s Department of…