Bolton Point Man Facing Court On Drugs Supply Charges

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today (Wednesday 11 December, 2024) accused of running a drug house at Bolton Point.

Police executed a search warrant at a home on Karina Place yesterday and allegedly found and seized 257 cannabis plants varying in size from 30cm to two metres in height.

They also seized 1.3kg of dry cannabis leaf inside resealable bags.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the house.

He's been charged with cultivate and supply a commercial quantity of cannabis and diverting electricity without authority and has been refused bail to face Belmont Court today.

One Man Under Police Guard After Alleged Home Invasion at Bolton Point

BY OLIVIA DILLON 

A 35-year-old man from Sydney is in hospital under police guard, following an alleged home invasion and assault in Lake Macquarie this week.

Police were called to a property on Quigley Road at Bolton Point, at about 10:40pm on Wednesday. 

At the scene, officers were told two men had allegedly forced their way into a property and assaulted two residents, aged 18 and 46, before running from the scene.

After becoming separated, one man drove-off in an unknown vehicle. 

A short time later, the second man was struck by a small light-coloured car, which left the scene. 

He suffered multiple leg injuries before seeking help at a home on Threlkeld Drive, where residents called an ambulance.

As investigations continue, anyone with information is asked to contact crime stoppers

Bolton Point Aged Care Facility Approved Despite Excess Building Height

BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie Council has given the green light to an aged care facility at Bolton Point even though the development is more than double the standard building height for the area.

The $32 million project will feature 108 rooms on The Ridgeway, but due to the steep slope of the site, the building increases from 2 storeys at the south to 4 storeys to the north, meaning it exceeds the standard building height by 9 metres.

However, a report to council says the development includes high design elements and landscaping and tree retention which softens the bulk of the project.

A artist's impression of the proposed aged care facility at Bolton Point

Accused Bolton Point Murderer Faces Court

BY IAN CROUCH

It's emerged a man charged over the murder of Glen Smith at Bolton Point was due to be sentenced this week for possessing a knife and having goods in custody.

Paul Russell Newburn is accused of stabbing Mr Smith multiple times with a home-made sword after he intervened during an altercation in Leumeah Place on Sunday night.

The 32-year-old was arrested at the Belmont McDonalds on Monday night after a major manhunt.

Fairfax reports Newburn sobbed as he faced court yesterday charged with murder.

He didn't enter a plea and will remain in custody, with the case adjourned to Belmont Local Court on March 20.

Alleged Murder Victim Glen Smith Died From Multiple Stab Wounds

Man Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing At Bolton Point

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man over Sunday's fatal stabbing at Bolton Point.

35-year-old Glen Smith died from stab wounds to his chest and arms when he stepped in to help a woman on Leumeah Place, when her alleged attacker turned on him.

Following extensive inquires, police arrested a 32-year-old man at the McDonalds restaurant on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Glover Street at Belmont at about 7 o'clock last night.

He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with murder.

Alleged Stabbing Victim Glen Smith