Two men have been charged after two dogs were allegedly shot yesterday in an altercation at Stannifer.
New England police say that at about 6.20pm yesterday, a 41-year-old man was at a property on Old Mill Road, Stannifer, when he got into a verbal argument with another man at the location.
It’s believed the two men are known to each other.
Following the argument, the man allegedly walked outside with a shotgun and discharged several rounds towards two dogs – killing one and injuring the other.
The man allegedly left the scene in a Toyota SUV before police arrived. A crime scene was established, and investigations commenced.
A short time later, officers attached to New England Police District located the vehicle at Elsmore Road, Elsmore.
The man underwent a roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result.
He was arrested and taken to Inverell Police Station.
The 41-year-old man was charged with a raft of offences including common assault (DV), cruelty to animals and causing the death of animal, and a number of firearm offences including using a firearm under the influence of alcohol/drug, possessing an unregistered or prohibited firearm. He was also charged with drink driving.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today.
About 7pm, a 67-year-old was seen leaving the property and stopped by police.
When officers approached the vehicle, they allegedly located a firearm.
The man was arrested and taken to Inverell Police Station and charged with possessing an unregistered firearm.
He was granted conditional bail to appear before Inverell Local Court on Thursday 23 January 2025.
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