Police looking for missing man from East Maitland

BY JARROD MELMETH

UPDATE:

Corey was found safe and well at Clarence Town on Thursday morning. 

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from East Maitland.

24-year-old Corey Davies was last seen leaving his home on David Avenue, about 5:30pm on Wednesday in a silver Volvo sedan with plates reading DGB-11Y.

Corey's family who are concerned about his welfare contacted police and reported him missing, before inquiries into his whereabouts were conducted.

It's believed he may have been in the Karuah area at about 5:30am on Thursday morning. 

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance and of medium build with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved white shirt and grey shorts. 

Anyone with information about Corey’s whereabouts is urged to contact Maitland Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MISSING: 24-year-old Corey Davis

MISSING: The car Corey was last seen leaving his home in East Maitland in.

Water Efficacy Program Starts up in the Hunter

BY CHARLOTTE LLOYD

Social housing residents across the Hunter will now benefit from a new partnership between NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) and Hunter Water. 

The $6.14 million program in East Maitland has commenced already construction, committing to a new supply of social housing for potential residents in the area while also offering a decrease in living costs such as water bills. 

The complex includes seven two-bedroom units, 11 one-bedroom units and accessible parking spaces with 30 jobs set to come from the new establishment. 

This comes after the state Government's release of the 'Fast Track Housing Construction Package,' offering $400 million across NSW.

Hunter Water Managing Director, Darren Cleary, says he is confident in the new modern water fittings with almost 1200 social housing households benefitting from this upgrade. 

Tenants can expect ongoing water savings as well as reduced water and energy bills. 

“The works for each property include replacing old, single-flush toilets, installing water efficient showerheads, fitting aerators on taps and repairing leaks,” Mr Cleary said.

New partnership between NSW Land and Housing
Corporation (LAHC) and Hunter Water

BREAKING! Man attacked with axe at East Maitland

BY JARROD MELMETH

Police are investigating tomahawk attack in Easy Maitland overnight.

Just before 8pm, a 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were inside a home on Alliance Street, East Maitland, when three men and two women arrived at the home.

Police say the two groups began arguing before the situation escalated and the 28-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted.

It's then alleged one of the men struck the 35-year-old resident several times in the back with a tomahawk.

The group fled then fled the scene before emergency services were called.

The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition and his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries police attended a home on Bruce Street and arrested a 20-year-old-woman.

She was taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of other(s) and affray.

She was granted conditional bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on Thursday 12 August 2021.

Police say investigations are ongoing.

High Speed Pursuit Ends With Crash At East Maitland Service Station

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court next month accused of leading police on a high speed pursuit before crashing his car at East Maitland.

Police received a driving complaint about a black Toyota Echo before spotting the car just after midnight on Tocal Road at Mindaribba.

The driver refused to stop and police gave chase, with speeds allegedly reaching 130 kph in a 60 zone. 

Police say the car was then driven into the 7/11 store on Melbourne Street where the driver did a burnout before crashing into a steel bollard.

The driver locked himself in the car and refused to unlock the doors, forcing police to smash a window.

The 29-year-old was arrested  and is due to face Maitland Local Court on June 9 charged with Police Pursuit, Not Stop and Dangerous Driving.

Police say if it wasn't for the bollard, the car would've crashed into the shop.