Senior Constable Rowan Baldam after the attack. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. But Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said the number needed to be at least 1000 to also replace those who have left. Those questions were specifically about any statistics relating to vacancies or police members off work due to WorkCover, injuries or illness. During that time, the individual is prohibited from acquiring, possessing, carrying or using any firearm or firearm-related item such as ammunition. He was later charged with handle stolen goods; dealing in property suspected to be proceeds of crime; and committing offences while on bail. Cleary believed he was the king of Australia and that the COVID-19 pandemic was a conspiracy, the court heard. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. The footage shows Cleary strike Baldam to the head with the bat, forcing him to the ground, and then repeatedly hit the officer while he was down and clutching his head. "We have zero tolerance for drug traffickers and the associated penalties, including more than a decade in a prison cell, are irreversibly life-changing. Do not report crime via social media. The Standard is south-west Victoria's leading outlet, serving the region since 1872. Police urge appeal over sentence for man who attacked officers with baseball bat, Taser. She was bailed to face Warrnambool Magistrates Court at a later date. "We are getting people in the door. Warrnambool police are appealing for public help to find the rider of a motorbike involved in a police pursuit in south-west Victoria overnight. "The generosity of Colin and Janice McKenna is totally unbelievable.". Local News | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC Theft of prescription medication in Warrnambool | Mirage News Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The road is divided with patrons able to catch taxis and buses from the lane closest to the course or be collected by cars from the far lane. A 23-year-old Warrnambool man was arrested and charged with firearms and weapons offences after he was caught in possession of an imitation firearm, ammunition and slingshots. The alleged victim told the court he "got pepper sprayed and hit quite severely.". Warrnambool man Steven John Cleary, 50, was sentenced last month for attacking two police officers with a baseball bat, The Victorian Police Association and Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton say the sentence was "inadequate", The Victorian Government says it will look at the outcome of the Warrnambool case as part of sentencing law reviews. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Responding officers drew a firearm and taser as they tried to subdue the man, and the taser was used before the man was taken into custody. A 30-year-old man is under police guard in hospital accused of stabbing a senior-constable who had been investigating reports of a disturbance. Jumps racing protesters are expected to attend but will be limited to a specific area. Steven John Cleary, 50, was sentencedin the County Court to three years and two months in jail, with a non-parole period of one year and 10 months,for the brutal assault.