A man has been charged following investigations into a public place shooting at Wallsend earlier this week.
\nJust before 2am on Tuesday 2 February 2021, officers from Newcastle City Police District were called to home on Platt Street, Wallsend, after a shot was fired through the front window.
\nPolice attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
\nThree adults and three children were home at the time; however, no injuries have been reported.
\nAbout 12.50am yesterday (Wednesday 3 February 2021), officers stopped a stolen Toyota Camry on Lambton Road, Broadmeadow and arrested a 25-year-old male driver and his 22-year-old female passenger.
\nOfficers searched the vehicle and allegedly located a shortened shotgun and ammunition, as well as a small amount cannabis.
\nThe man was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with fire firearm at dwelling-house with disregard for safety, possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority (x2), use unauthorised firearm, not keep firearm safely, intimidate intend fear physical harm (personal), receive property stolen outside NSW, drive conveyance taken without consent of owner (x2), drive motor vehicle during disqualification period – 2nd offence.
\nHe was refused bail and will appear in Newcastle Local Court today (Thursday 4 February 2021).
\nThe woman was taken to waratah Police Station where she was issued with a cannabis caution and released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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