Handbag stolen
A HANDBAG has been stolen from a house in a recent burglary at Lammy Crescent in Omagh.
Entry to the house was gained on Wednesday night of last week.
Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact local police.
The number to call with any information is 0845 600 8000, or the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on the freephone number 0800 555 111.>>> more
Volunteers for jump
Meningitis Research Foundation is looking for local dare-devils to take on the skies, and have the experience of a lifetime by parachuting from 13,000 feet for charity. Whether you're an experienced jumper or have never jumped before, you can jump at the chance to raise some much-needed funds for the Foundation. To receive a pack, call the fundraising hotline on 90 321283, or email sharon@meningitis-ni.org >>> more
Drugs charge sensationally dropped
CHARGES against a Trillick man accused of having 10,000 ecstasy tablets have been sensationally dropped as his trial was due to begin.
David Bryans (31) of Tummery Road, now residing at Breagho, Enniskillen was due to stand trial at Dungannon Crown Court on Monday. He was also facing a charge of possession of a weapon designed or adapted for the discharge of electricity. However at the last minute the Public Prosecution Service indicated they...>>> more
Crashed into back of car
AN Omagh woman who drove her car into the back of another vehicle as it attempted to turn right has suggested she may have failed to see the indicator because it was a sunny day.
Claire Ann Conway (28) of St Julian's Way was fined £200 and had four penalty points endorsed on her licence when she appeared before the town's magistrates court.
The collision occurred on the Killyclogher Road on March 24 when the defendant attempted to pass a...>>> more
Fined for illegally fishing
A SION Mills man appeared in the local magistrates court last month after he was caught fishing in a prohibited area (the sanctuary) and obstructing a Loughs Agency Fishery Officer on the River Mourne on July 23. McGillion from 53 Liskey Road, Sion Mills was found guilty and was fined £250 plus £108 costs for the offence. >>> more
Drugs and public order charges
A FINTONA man has been charged with possession of one ecstasy tablet and herbal cannabis as well as damaging a police car and disorderly behaviour.
Connor Mellon (29) of Kilnahusogue Road replied 'yes' at Omagh Magistrates Court when he was asked if he understood the charges. He is alleged to have committed the offences on Bridge Street, Omagh on May 12. A police constable told the court he believed he could connect Mellon to the charges.
The...>>> more
Campsie assault
POLICE in Omagh are investigating an assault that occurred in the early hours of June 1 in the Campsie area.
The incident involved two men and occurred at a car parked outside a food take-away shop. One of the men was sitting in the rear of the car and the other standing on the pavement.
Police are particularly keen to hear from some Hungarian men who were not directly involved, but had been talking to one of the men and assisted in calming...>>> more
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