27/10/2026
🚓 ON PATROL: RICHMOND PD WEEKLY WRAP 🚓
Between 17 October and 23 October 2026, Richmond Police District officers continued their proactive policing efforts across the district, resulting in 64 charges being laid.
📊 Of those charges:
👉 42% were traffic related offences (27 charges)
👉 34% were domestic and family violence related offences (22 charges)
👉 9% were drug and weapons related offences (6 charges)
🚨 Here's just a small snapshot of some of the hard work our officers have been doing across the district over the past week:
1️⃣ Around 10:00pm on Thursday 22 October 2026, police responded to reports of a man allegedly armed with a knife in Keen Street, Lismore. Police responded and while conducting patrols of the area, located and stopped a 57 year old man matching the description provided in Dawson Street, Lismore. During a subsequent search of the man, Police allegedly located a kitchen knife concealed in the waistband of his shorts. Police seized the knife and issued a Court Attendance Notice for custody of a knife in a public place.
2️⃣ On Friday 23 October 2026, police attended a property in South Lismore after an unknown male was allegedly located in the premises of a flood affected home. Upon arrival, Police spoke with a 47 year old man and following inquiries, Police allegedly found him in possession of copper pipes that had been removed from the premises. The man was issued a Court Attendance Notice Entering Enclosed Lands and Goods in Custody.
3️⃣ On 21 October 2026, Richmond Proactive Crime Team officers, together with officers from the State Crime Command Drug & Fi****ms Squad executed a Search Warrant at a property in Empire Vale. During the search, officers allegedly located and seized a significant quantity of weapons, including Fi****ms, fi***rm parts, crossbows, tasers, OC spray, flick knives, slingshots and an expandable baton. After further enquiries, on Friday 23 October 2026, a 56 year old man was arrested at Lismore Police Station and charged with Unauthorised Possession of a Pistol and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. He is due to appear in court in December 2026.
4️⃣ On 19 October 2026, police responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at a residence in Goonellabah involving a 21 year old man allegedly breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO). It is alleged the man attended the home of his former partner and attempted to gain entry. Police were contacted and upon arrival, officers allegedly observed the man force entry into the home before refusing police directions to leave. During attempts to apprehend the man, an officer sustained a dog bite that required medical treatment. Police subsequently arrested the man inside the residence and allegedly located a quantity of methamphetamine during a search. He was conveyed to Lismore Police Station and charged with Aggravated Break and Enter, Intimidation (DV), multiple ADVO Breach ADVO and Possess Prohibited Drug. He was refused bail and is due to appear in court in December.
5️⃣ On 1 October 2026, an E-Bike valued at $1,100 was stolen allegedly from outside a business in North Lismore. The theft was reported to Police who commenced an investigation. On 18 October 2026, Police spoke to a 38 year old man in Brewster Street, Lismore after the owner had allegedly seen him in possession of the stolen bike. During inquiries, officers were able to confirm the bike was that stolen from North Lismore but had allegedly undergone several modifications to change its appearance. Officers also located a machete concealed within the man's backpack and seized the weapon. The 38 year old man was issued with a Court Attendance Notice for offences including Larceny and Custody of a Knife in a Public Place.
🚔💙 Whether responding to incidents, conducting investigations, executing search warrants or keeping our roads safe, Richmond Police District officers are working around the clock for our community.
📢 Did you know? The vast majority of police work isn't what you see on TV. Much of it involves victim support, investigations, paperwork, court briefs, community engagement and proactive patrols.
Thanks to our community for continuing to report crime and suspicious activity. Your information helps us keep Richmond Police District safe. 👮♂️👮♀️🚓💙
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