Newcastle Police

A woman has been arrested after a dramatic early morning incident at the Tanilba Bay foreshore, during which she allegedly attempted to evade police by swimming into the bay and later threatened officers with a syringe. Around 2:10 am on Friday, 4 October 2024, officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were conducting routine patrols along the Tanilba Bay foreshore when they approached a 27-year-old woman wanted in connection with […]

The iconic Victorian rotunda in King Edward Park has been restored following an act of vandalism that left the historic structure damaged earlier this week. Newcastle City Council announced the completion of repairs today. Social media users were surprised and pleased by the speed of the restoration, noting that the rotunda looks as beautiful as ever. "Excellent. Hope it's now covered by CCTV," commented Fiona McCarlie, reflecting a common sentiment […]

A 39-year-old man has been arrested after Lake Macquarie Police executed search warrants in Dora Creek and Belmont as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of break and enter offences across western Lake Macquarie in recent weeks. Police raided a residence on Gardiner Street, Dora Creek, at midday on Thursday, 3 October 2024, resulting in the man's arrest. During the search, officers reportedly uncovered items connected to a […]

A routine vehicle stop in Morisset early this morning has led to the discovery of a significant quantity of drugs and cash, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. Around 1:00 am on Friday, 4 October 2024, officers from Lake Macquarie Police were conducting patrols along Alliance Avenue when they pulled over a white Toyota Camry. The vehicle was allegedly driven by a 30-year-old man who was disqualified from driving. […]

Multiple Residents of New Lambton have reported of two men attempting to allegedly break into homes across several streets in the area. Witnesses on Monash Road, Thalaba Road, and Duke Street reported suspicious activity throughout the evening and early morning hours of Tuesday, 1st October 2024. The first incident occurred at approximately 6:45pm on Monash Road, where two men were spotted trying to open the door of a home. The […]

Lake Macquarie Police have released CCTV footage in relation to a break-in at a storage facility in Morisset last week. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying two males involved in the incident, which saw 12 storage units targeted. The break-in occurred at around 3:15am on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, at a facility located on Advantage Drive. The two individuals gained access to the property and forced […]

Raptor Squad officers have arrested a man linked to the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) following a violent incident at a licenced venue in Merewether last month. Police were called to a premises on Morgan Street around 11pm on Saturday, 14 September 2024, after reports surfaced of multiple men being assaulted. Witnesses told officers that an unknown man had launched an unprovoked attack on two men, aged 19 and […]

Newcastle residents raised concerns after noticing a helicopter circling the city over the weekend. NSW Police have now confirmed that Polair, the NSW Police Force Aviation Command, was conducting operations on Friday 27 September and Saturday 28 September 2024, providing vital aerial support to local police. Polair’s full-time presence in Newcastle over the two days contributed to 18 operations, with the aerial unit playing a key role in assisting ground […]

Two men have been charged following an alleged home invasion in Macquarie Hills early yesterday morning. At approximately 3:30am on Monday, 30 September 2024, two men allegedly forced entry into a home, assaulting the occupants, a 34-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man. According to police, the intruders attacked the pair with a knife shortly after entering the residence. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the male occupant at the scene for a […]