Police urge caution as Easter crowds head west

‘Wanaaring Dan’ or Senior Constable Dan Vituseck conducting random breath tests on the Bourke to Wanaaring Road. PHOTO Ian Cole TWH

Story: Kristin Murdockkmurdock@outbackradio.com.au

Police are urging motorists and community members across the Outback to take extra care this Easter, with a busy period expected across the Bourke, Brewarrina, Lightning Ridge and Walgett districts.

Dubbo-based Acting Superintendent Kellie Ward is fulfilling the Superintendent role while Superintendent Gerard Lawson’s on leave. Acting Superintendent Ward said police will be out in the community with extra police across the district over the Easter weekend. […]

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