UPDATE: A second Operation ROAM fugitive has been caught.
At 12.45pm today, Cairns Police attended an address and located Luke Crieff Stuart Broadhead, aged 35.
In 2011, Broadhead was convicted for drug trafficking and drug possession in Queensland. He was sentenced to lengthy term of imprisonment and later released on parole. Broadhead subsequently failed to report to the parole office and comply with his parole order.
EARLIER: Operation ROAM has already netted one of 19 fugitives wanted across the country.
At about 7am this morning, Swan Hill Police intercepted a vehicle in Kerang containing Daryl Dean Wellington, aged 29. Victoria Police alleged that Wellington intentionally and recklessly caused injury to a person at Swan Hill, Victoria, in March 2016.
Wellington was taken into custody this morning.
EARLIER:
TAKE a good look at this lineup, rural readers.
Because Crime Stoppers needs your help whittling it down
Regional NSW has been enlisted in the nationwide Operation ROAM this morning to help flush out 19 wanted men - at least eight of whom have direct criminal links to the state.
The fugitives’ wrap sheets range from alleged drug offences, brutal assaults and crimes against children, to skipping bail or court in the face of serious allegations.
Crime Stoppers Australia chairman Bryan Roach said the nationwide hunt will be rolled out over the next two weeks with a $1000 reward for any information which leads to an arrest.
“We urge people to visit fugitivehunt.com.au to see whether they recognise a face and report anything they know about them to Crime Stoppers,” Mr Roach said.
“The police can’t be everywhere at once and the information provided by the public could be the missing piece of the puzzle the police need to catch these fugitives.”
Three of the Operation ROAM targets have warrants out in NSW.
Another five have direct links to locations or contacts within the state.
Mr Roach said Crime Stoppers had achieved considerable results during similar campaigns, and was confident similar results would be achieved over the next two weeks.
“Finding these fugitives requires a whole-of-community response,” he said.
“Some of these fugitives may have crossed state-lines, so it is imperative that all Australians keep a look out for those on this year’s list.”
Mr Roach said people should report any sightings or information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppers.com.au.
He said not to approach suspected fugitives under any circumstances
Operation ROAM targets with warrants for arrest in NSW include
- Samuel Terrance McGOVERN - 23yo - wanted for alleged drug offences in Sydney in 2016
- Dane Gregory MOORE - 41yo - wanted for alleged assaults in Port Macquarie in 2013
- Darren Ronald RISPEN - 42 yo - failed to comply with bail in relation to drug offences in 2014
Operation ROAM targets with links to NSW include
- Nicholas Paul BYRNE - 47yo - wanted for alleged offences against a child in QLD in 2010. Believed to be in Southern QLD or Northern NSW.
- Jonathan Daniel LOWE - 29yo - failed to comply with bail in relation to grievous bodily harm offence in QLD in 2010. Believed to be living in Sydney.
- Jayde Alfred SHACKOW - 29yo - failed to comply with bail in QLD in relation to burglary, motor vehicle theft, dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm in 2010. Has connections to NSW.
- Piet Luan TA - 31yo - failed to appear on drug trafficking charges in QLD. Has contacts an associates in Melbourne and Sydney
- Graham Gene POTTER - 58yo - wanted for questioning over conspiring to murder and traffick drugs in 2008. Believed to have been living in NSW Riverina using different aliases.
