Homicide Detectives Now Investigating Fatal Stockton House Fire

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police investigating a fatal house fire at Stockton last month are now treating the blaze as a murder investigation.

The fire in the Housing Commission flat on Fullerton Street on July 26 claimed the life of 55-year-old Graham Cameron, who was the sole occupant of the 1 bedroom flat.

Fairfax reports a neighbour heard loud banging noises coming from Mr Cameron's unit in the hours before the fire broke out but wasn't game to investigate following a separate incident weeks earlier involving police and a second unit, where it's alleged a large quantity of drugs and cash were found.

Graham Cameron was killed in the Fullerton Street Fire on July 26

Stockton Fire Victim Remembered As A Much-Loved Larrikin

 BY IAN CROUCH

The sister of a man who died in Monday's devastating unit fire at Stockton has described her older brother as a larrikin and a happy man who wouldn't hurt anyone.

Firefighters found the body of 55-year-old Graham Cameron in unit one of the Fullerton Street housing commission complex.

His sister, Bernice Hughes has told Fairfax, Graham grew up in Balmain and enjoyed playing rugby league and swimming competitively, making the move to Stockton five years ago.

Graham enjoyed a few beers at local watering holes and loved the 90's Coolio hit, Gangsta's Paradise.

He was in remission from cancer and lived alone with his beloved dog, Izzy who survived the fire.

Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.

Graham Cameron is being remembered as a
 loveable larrikin
Picture: lakemacquarieonlinenews.com.au

BREAKING! Crews Battle Deadly Unit Fire At Stockton

BY IAN CROUCH

One person has died and another has been rescued as crews battle a fire in a unit block at Stockton.

Newcastle Fire Command says they received a triple-oh call just after 5.00am on Monday to the unit complex in Fullerton Street.

It's understood unit one has been destroyed while units 2 to 5 are smoke affected.

Several residents from nearby units managed to self evacuate.

Fullerton Street is closed as the fire operation continues.

Fatal fire in Fullerton Street Stockton
 Picture: Stockton Community Page/Dan Graham

BREAKING! Motorhome Goes Up In Flames At Stockton

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a motor home at Stockton overnight.

Firefighters were called to Fullerton Street just after midnight on Monday to find the vehicle, which was parked on the street, well alight.

It's taken them about 30 minutes to extinguish the flames.

Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

UPDATE! Staff And Patrons At Stockton Pub Held Up At Gunpoint

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating an armed robbery on a Stockton hotel.

Two men entered the Boatrowers Hotel on Fullerton Street at about 11.30pm on Wednesday armed with a rifle and a tomahawk.

They threatened two staff and two patrons, with a 40-year-old man receiving a small laceration to his face.

One of the bandits demanded cash from a staff member - he was handed a moderate amount of money before the pair fled.

Police believe an Audi found burn out nearby in Pitt Street just after midnight was used as the getaway car. It was being driven by an accomplice with another passenger on board.

The 40-year-old man was treated at the scene by paramedics - no-one else was injured.

Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity around Fullerton Street at the time is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Police Investigate Armed Robbery On The Boatrowers Hotel At Stockton

Police Investigate Armed Robbery On Stockton Hotel

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Stockton hotel.

A man entered the Boatrowers Hotel in Fullerton Street just after midnight and threatened staff and patrons with a hand gun.

He was handed an amount of cash before fleeing.

No-one was hurt during the incident.

Police are checking CCTV footage in a bid to identify the bandit.

 The Boatrowers Hotel at Stockton

Pedestrian Killed At Stockton

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian at Stockton.

A man in his 50's was crossing Fullerton Street at about 6.15 on Tuesday night when he was struck by a southbound Holden utility - he died at the scene.

It's understood the man was a resident of the nearby Stockton Hospital and may have been intellectually disabled.

He's yet to be formally identified, however police are attempting to contact the man's relatives who live in Bundaberg.

The 29-year-old driver has undergone mandatory testing as investigations continue.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000