January:
– Members of the CPF responded to the scene of a head-on collision on van Eck Drive. Emergency services were called for assistance, and one patient was treated on scene for minor injuries.
– Members of the CPF, together with SAPS and a local security company received a tip-off about a suspect believed to be selling whoonga. Members followed up on the information, and the suspect was caught with cash and whoonga in his possession. After further investigation, it was determined the suspect was wanted for two armed robberies, and was also linked to various other criminal cases, including murder.
February:
– Members of the CPF responded to a call whereby a person had attempted to overdose on painkillers. Ambulance services were contacted and the patient was transported to hospital to receive further medical treatment.
– A member of the CPF received a tip-off informing him of a suspect believed to be in possession of an illegal firearm. The member contacted the SAPS, and together they proceeded to the suspects place of residence. Upon arrival, police questioned the suspect as to where he had obtained the firearm. He then admitted the firearm had belonged to a security guard who had been murdered a few months earlier. The firearm will be sent for ballistic testing to determine whether it was used to commit other crimes.
– Members of the CPF together with members of the SAPS managed to arrest a four suspects for being in possession of 185 grams of Dagga as well as Methcathinone (Cat).
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A note from Newcastle 911 Management:
“Members of the public are requested to please make sure of a situation before calling it into the 911 Control Room. We do receive calls requesting our help at specific addresses, but when members get there, all is quiet.”
The CPF also urged members of the public to be cautious of suspicious people and vehicles in their area.
“When calling it into the Control Room, please try and give a detailed description of the make and model of a vehicle and registration number if possible. Also, with people, please try and give a detailed description of the clothing being worn.”
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