Cooper’s Creek Camper Charged
FROM: Eyewatch – Latrobe Police Service Area
Baw Baw Family Violence Investigation Unit officers have charged a 29-year-old man following an incident at Coopers Creek camping ground on Wednesday 26 January.
It is alleged the man armed with a machete was involved in a dispute at the campground and made threats to other campers before driving his vehicle erratically and ramming a parked vehicle.
A Noble Park man has been charged with false Imprisonment, make threat to inflict serious Injury, Reckless Conduct Endangering a person, Weapon Offences, Assault, Criminal Damage by Fire, Criminal Damage and Light a Fire during a period of Fire Danger.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Latrobe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents or who has further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
