Illicit drugs founds on man
A man who was allegedly caught with illicit drugs in his possession will face court.
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"About 4.40pm on Sunday police observed a 41-year-old Wellington man laying on a footpath in Thornton Street," officers said.
"The man was approached and subjected to a search with an amount of illicit drugs being found in his pockets.
"He was then issued with a field court attendance notice for possession of an illicit drug and will appear in Wellington Local Court next month."
Man allegedly threatens to stab another
In a separate incident, a 23-year-old Wellington man was arrested on Saturday at 1.30pm at a premises in Swift Street following a serious domestic dispute.
"Police attended the premises after receiving a call from a 42-year-old man that he was being threatened with physical harm by the 23-year-old man who was attempting to stab him," officers said.
"The 23-year-old assailant was arrested and charged at Wellington Police Station with several offences, including being armed with intent to harm."
He was refused bail.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
