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Perth Now
06-07-2025
- Perth Now
‘Contract crew' wanted after men killed, tortured
A 'contract crew' is wanted for questioning after a six-day crime spree, including murder, torture and kidnappings, stretching the length of Australia. Police believe a Victorian drug trafficking syndicate may be linked to the three incidents that occurred within a six-day period mid last year. The first incident occurred about 5am on Sunday 21 July 2024 when a 23-year-old man wandered into a service station in Jimboomba, Queensland covered in dirt with a bullet wound through his head. 'Police believe the man was shot and buried, with those responsible likely unaware he crawled out of his shallow grave to seek help a short time later,' a police statement said. 'Although the man asked staff not to call emergency services, he collapsed shortly after, prompting them to seek help. CCTV shows the man entering the Queensland service station with a bullet wound through his eye before collapsing. NSW Police Credit: Supplied 'The 23-year-old man was taken to hospital where it was established he had been shot through the eye and had a bullet lodged in his brain.' Two days earlier in Canley Vale, Sydney police believe a 31-year old man was kidnapped and tortured and had part of his ear severed before being released later the same day. The incident wasn't reported to police; however, when detectives executed a search warrant on the property where the man was believed to have been held, they discovered the box cutter they believe was used to sever his ear. The third incident involved the discovery of the remains of 32-year-old Rich 'Dylan' Choup in bushland off Sydney's south. Bushland in Sydney's south where the remains of Rich Choup were found. NSW Police Credit: Supplied 'A post-mortem confirmed Mr Choup had been fatally shot and that the top of his right ear had been severed,' the police statement continued. 'Mr Choup was last seen about 6.10pm on Thursday 25 July 2024 in Cabramatta, where he told friends he had a meeting and asked they wait nearby. 'About 6.25pm, CCTV captured Mr Choup meeting with a man on Railway Parade who appeared to reprimand and slap him.' Although Mr Choup was reported missing on Monday, July 29, 2024, it wasn't until about 4.40pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024, that officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command were called to bushland off Heathcote Rd at Lucas Heights after reports trail bike riders discovered human remains. Mr Choup and the man who slapped him were seen walking towards a grey Audi SQ2. NSW Police Credit: Supplied The remains were later confirmed to be those of Mr Choup. As part of the ongoing investigations, police have released CCTV and images and are appealing to those who may have information to contact law enforcement. CCTV from a roadhouse in Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast about 5.30am on Saturday, July 20, 2024 shows a white Hyundai Getz. Four male passengers are also captured on CCTV. One is believed to be the victim, who police suggest was picked up in NSW and driven to Queensland where his attempted murder took place. In relation to the kidnapping, vision shows an image of the boxcutter police allege was used to sever the man's ear, as well as CCTV of two vehicles travelling in convoy at the intersection of Freeman Ave and Sackville St in Canley Vale around the time of the incident. The boxcutter police allege was used to sever the ear of a man on Friday 19 July, Mr Choup was found with a similar injury. NSW Police Credit: Supplied The vehicles are described as a dark-coloured Audi SQ2 and a white Volkswagen Golf. In relation to Mr Choup's murder, CCTV also captures Mr Choup and the man who slapped him walking towards a grey Audi SQ2. Police believe this may be the same vehicle used in the kidnapping in Canley Vale a week earlier. Detectives have also released CCTV of a white Lexus and white Audi RS3. The two males captured in the CCTV, seen allegedly moving the vehicles before and after Mr Choup's disappearance, are also of interest to police. Strike Force Hallet has been established to investigate the slew of incidents and anyone with information about the vehicles or the men in the CCTV are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
9 News
18-06-2025
- 9 News
Woman dies after fire breaks out in unit on Sydney's north shore
Paramedics were unable to revive a woman pulled from a fire that broke out in a unit at a Cremorne apartment building, on Sydney's lower north shore, this morning. Emergency first responders arrived at the home on Allister Street at around 7am. Firefighters pulled a woman from the unit before paramedics attempted to perform CPR on her. READ MORE: Four teens charged over alleged gang rape A woman was unable to be revived after being pulled from a burning unit in Cremorne. (Nine) However, the woman died at the scene, NSW Police said. The woman is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be aged in her 60s. The fire was extinguished shortly after. READ MORE: English anger as Australia set to deport woman with MS Emergency workers arrived at the units around 7am this morning. (Nine) Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command have established a crime scene and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Common roadside question from drivers answered: 'Why we do RBTs in the morning'
The Easter long weekend is one of the most dangerous and busiest times on Australian roads. As thousands of motorists take off for a beachside holiday or to visit loved ones, police are also hitting the streets in an attempt to deter illegal behaviour. Just hours after kicking off Operation Easter 2025, NSW police revealed a random breath test (RBT) targeting revellers entering Sydney's Royal Easter Show at 9am on Good Friday snagged some offenders very quickly. 'People often ask why we do RBTs in the morning? Officers from Auburn Highway Patrol demonstrated yesterday exactly why,' the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command said online. In a 'short time' police detected two drivers with a mid-range blood alcohol concentration. One was unlicensed and the other had obtained his licence the day before. He was also behind the wheel of a car that had been unregistered for over three years. 'Both were charged and the newly licensed driver quickly had his fresh licence suspended,' police said. Another vehicle that entered the RBT site 'was found to have the tyres so worn that the steel belts were showing on his family SUV'. The man's car was issued a major grounded defect notice and he was forced to tow it from the area. 'These drivers and vehicles are exactly the ones we do not want on our roads, especially in an area filled with families,' police said. In the Sutherland Shire local officers said they will be conducting RBTs 'every day and night' over the Easter weekend, and shared a photo of one of their 'secret locations'. Locals were quick to respond that the spot wasn't as hidden as authorities believed. 'If you've had a few, you need a plan B. Organise a lift, rideshare or public transport. The alternate is a lift with us to the police station. You don't even get to pass go,' the Sutherland Shire Police Area Command said. 🌊 Beach warning as 'perfect storm' creates deadly Easter conditions ☀️ BOM confirms Easter long weekend weather forecast across every state 🏝️ Aussies warned as chaotic scenes hit popular 4WD and camping spot Double demerits are in force across most of the country. Those caught breaking the rules — including speeding, using a mobile phone and not wearing a seatbelt — can expect heavy penalties, authorities have warned. NSW, Western Australia and the ACT will have double demerits in place between April 17-21 and April 24-27 this year. Although double demerit points apply all year around in Queensland, police operations have ramped up to help drivers 'make safe choices'. Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania are free from double demerits with normal penalties, plus extra police patrols, in place. It comes as the death toll on Australian roads has risen over the long weekend in prior years. At least 16 people lost their lives across the Easter long weekend in 2023, which increased to 23 last year. With NCA NewsWire Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
