NSW Police have issued two alerts in the Back Country Bulletin readership area.

The NSW Police Force is seeking for public assistance to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants in the far west.

Jack Robert Smith, aged 35, is wanted by virtue of two outstanding arrest warrants in relation to alleged fraud offences.

He is also known by the names of Justin Dunn, Justin Smith and Justin Priestley.

He is known to frequent Orange, Hallidays Point, Hay, Dubbo and Bogan Gate areas.

Smith is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown coloured eyes

Anyone who has seen or heard from him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact Broken Hill Police on 08 8087 0299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A police officer has been charged with alleged firearm offences.

In August 2023, officers attached to a Western Region Command commenced an investigation into an officer’s alleged possession of firearms.

Following enquiries, police seized several firearms on 30 August 2023.

The 35-year-old constable – who is attached to a Western Region Command – was served a court attendance notice today (Monday 14 October 2024) and charged with two counts of possess unauthorised pistol, possess unregistered firearm – pistol and possess unregistered firearm – prohibited firearm.

He is due to appear before Broken Hill Local Court on Tuesday 26 November 2024.

The officer’s employment status is under review.