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Subscriber only A man has been convicted for his role in alleged shooting nearNimbin, which saw a teenage girl almost lose her left hand. JordanClose, 24 and Brody Roberts, 22 had their matters briefly mentioned beforeLismore Local Court on March 10. The pair have been accused of being involved in a shooting which saw a 19-yearold girl almost lose her left hand due to the damage. It salleged Mr Close shot the woman in her left hand while they were travelling atLillian Rock on April 19, 2020. She fled the vehicle and was later taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbanefor emergency surgery. Mr Close was arrested three days later in Terranora following two dramatic policepursuits through the Tweed Shire, where at one point it is alleged, he wasdriving 140km/hr in an 80km/hr zone along Dulguigan Rd, Murwillumbah.
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Subscriber only A Casino resident who allegedly started house fire which damaged a property has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment. The 33-year-old man was charged with damaging a property by fire causing more than $150,000 worth of damage. Emergency services had been called to the blaze in William St, Casino on March 8. The house was fortunately unoccupied at the time, according to police. CASINO FIRE: Emergency services including Fire & Rescue attended a fire in a residence at Casino on Monday March 8, 2021. The man appeared in Lismore Local Court on March 9, where Magistrate Jeff Linden ordered he undergo a mental health assessment.
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During the fight 24-year-old Jesse Vilkelis-Curas sustained catastrophic head injuries , police will allege. He was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital before being taken off life-support on Boxing Day and died. Only Mr Larsen-Tai has been charged with murder, as well as assault occasioning death, affray and aggravated robbery with wounding causing grievous bodily harm. The DPP prosecutor told the court Mr Larsen-Tai had made an offer this week in relation to the charges against him. A counteroffer has been made that was sanctioned by the director, the prosecutor said. The matter was adjourned to allow further discussion to continue, and Mr Larsen-Tai will return to court on April 14.
During the fight 24-year-old Jesse Vilkelis-Curas sustained catastrophic head injuries , police will allege. He was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital before being taken off life-support on Boxing Day and died. Only Mr Larsen-Tai has been charged with murder, as well as assault occasioning death, affray and aggravated robbery with wounding causing grievous bodily harm. The DPP prosecutor told the court Mr Larsen-Tai had made an offer this week in relation to the charges against him. A counteroffer has been made that was sanctioned by the director, the prosecutor said. The matter was adjourned to allow further discussion to continue, and Mr Larsen-Tai will return to court on April 14.