Newcastle Police

A 46-year-old man has been charged following a police investigation into a break-in at a Heddon Greta electrical substation last month that allegedly led to an explosion and serious damage to critical infrastructure. The incident reportedly occurred late on Monday, 25 October 2024, when an intruder broke into the substation on Main Road, Heddon Greta, making off with a quantity of copper cabling. The theft allegedly triggered an explosion, which […]

newy.com.au - The NSW Labor Government has announced a historic pay offer for NSW Police, marking a major step in efforts to recruit and retain officers amid ongoing workforce challenges. The four-year agreement, valued at $697.6 million, includes a 19% pay rise for non-commissioned officers, along with enhanced allowances, accelerated career progression, and a one-off $5,400 leadership retention payment. The deal aims to halt the exodus of officers from the […]

newy.com.au - An alleged carjacker armed with a syringe was arrested after a quick-thinking Porsche owner locked him inside the luxury SUV and called police from a safe distance. The incident unfolded around 7:30 am on Friday, 8 November, on Perkins Street in Newcastle. The owner of a black Porsche SUV was approached by an unknown 25-year-old man while standing near his vehicle. The assailant allegedly demanded the keys, brandishing […]

Six people, including four teenagers, have been charged following an alleged break-in and vehicle pursuit near Newcastle as part of a crackdown under Operation Regional Mongoose, a police initiative focused on combatting serious property crimes, particularly those involving young offenders. Around 12:30 am on Saturday, 2 November 2024, police were alerted to a reported theft of a Nissan X-Trail from a home in Minimbah Close, Wallsend. Officers from Newcastle City […]

  Lake Macquarie Police are appealing for public assistance following a spree of vandalism in Kahibah leaving approximately 20 vehicles damaged late last night. Authorities responded to reports around 10.45 pm on Wednesday, 6 November 2024, regarding a group of young individuals reportedly slashing car tyres in the area. The incidents affected vehicles on Frith Street, Beath Crescent, Wallsend Street, and Hexham Street, with significant damage observed across all sites. […]

newy.com.au - Outrage has erupted in the community after a vehicle ploughed through the fence at Toronto Awaba Junior Football Club, damaging both the grounds and the fencing. Local MP Dan Repacholi has posted in disgust, describing the act as "reckless" and harmful to the club’s dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the grounds for young athletes. Community members have rallied around the club, sharing Repacholi’s post widely and […]

newy.com.au - Police have arrested two teenagers following a dramatic pursuit and investigation into a break and enter incident at Wallsend, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 2nd November 2024. The break-in led to a vehicle being stolen from the premises. In the early hours of Sunday, 3rd November, Newcastle City Police officers, who were patrolling Birmingham Gardens, spotted the stolen vehicle, prompting a pursuit. The chase ended […]

In the early hours of Sunday morning, 3 November 2024, emergency services were called to the M1 motorway, 2 kilometres north of the Palmers Road off-ramp in Wakefield, following a serious collision involving two vehicles. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrived at the scene to find a Mitsubishi Mirage and a Holden Commodore had collided head-on. The driver of the Mirage, a 19-year-old woman, was trapped in her vehicle […]

A 21-year-old man is set to appear in court after an incident involving a crash outside Raymond Terrace Police Station. Around 8:45 am on Thursday, 31 October 2024, officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with a parked police car outside the station. The driver, who allegedly caused the crash, then walked into the police station to report it himself. Following the crash, […]