Monday, 10 February 2025

Two Men Charged Over Stolen Tools And Drug Offences

BY PETER HYSLOP

Two men have been charged, one with allegedly stealing power tools, the other with drug offences and breach of bail at Wallsend.

In late January, a ute containing a large amount of power tools was stolen from a home at Hamilton North.

The vehicle was located in Wallsend with tools removed from the car. A house was then identified by police as a premises of interest on Lewis Street.

On Friday (7 February) officers stopped a different vehicle which left the home, they then allegedly seized several stolen tools, a gel blaster, and 50 grams of methamphetamine.

A 36-year-old man has faced Newcastle Local Court at the weekend over drug charges and breach of bail, a 35-year-old man has also been arrested and charged with stolen goods. He'll face court in March.