Crime

Woman who decapitated mother was a horror movie buff, court hears

Jurors on the opening day of the trial of Jessica Camilleri have heard the 27-year-old was a horror movie buff and had a history of threatening decapitation.

Truck driver assaulted at Cranebrook

A truck driver has been seriously assaulted after rocks were thrown at his vehicle in Cranebrook yesterday

Road spikes deployed during pursuit in Llandilo

A man will appear in court today after a pursuit in Llandilo on the weekend.

Man charged with animal cruelty, bestiality

A man will appear in court today following extensive investigations into alleged break and enter and animal cruelty offences in St Marys over the last month.

Inquiries continue after alleged Castlereagh stabbing

An investigation is underway after a man was allegedly stabbed in Castlereagh this morning. About 3.30am, Monday December 12, emergency services were called to Hinxman...

Tradie misses out on TV break after confrontation with ex-girlfriend at footy

A lovestruck tradie has missed out on travelling to Spain to feature on reality show 'Love Island' after he assaulted a woman at a football match.

Police probe break and enter at Cranebrook shops

Police are continuing to investigate a break and enter at a Cranebrook shopping centre this morning.

‘Ice’ user attacks two security guards

Two security officers were brutally attacked by a man who later admitted he was under the influence of the drug 'ice'. The incident happened at...

Man in critical condition after being shot in Erskine Park

Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot in Erskine Park tonight. Just before 9pm, emergency services were called to a house on...

Missing Cranebrook woman most likely dead, Coroner says

Missing Cranebrook woman Cheryl Ardler is most likely dead, a NSW Coroner has ruled. Deputy State Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan says Ms Ardler, who has not...

Man assaulted after trying to break up domestic dispute

A man who assaulted a good Samaritan who tried to intervene in a domestic dispute will spend Christmas behind bars. Michael Morris, 21, appeared before...

Man to stay behind bars after string of car thefts

A Colyton man who allegedly committed a raft of serious offences including a number of violent auto thefts will remain behind bars for now...

Man jailed after unsavoury incidents involving women

A Penrith man who exposed himself to a teenager on a train and stalked a woman in the female toilet block of a local...

Man out on bail despite threatening to shoot police

A man who was arrested in possession of two weapons has been released on bail, despite threatening to come back and shoot police. At 2.23am...

Man who shot police officer at Nepean Hospital to apply for bail

The man charged with shooting police officer Luke Warburton at Nepean Hospital in 2016 will apply for bail in the District Court next week. 2GB...

Long list of charges for OMCG member

A lifetime member of the Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will face court today after being charged with various offences relating to items...

Woman jailed over assaults

A violent offender has been jailed for 21 months following two serious assaults. Susan Makerita Leota-Lu will spend at least 14 months behind bars after...

Man jailed after stealing from local business

A heroin addict who broke into a South Penrith business by throwing a pot plant through a window has been jailed for at least...

Police charge former bikie with drug offences

Strike Force Raptor have charged a second former Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) member as part of investigations into an alleged criminal network. Detectives from...

Driver accused of causing fatal crash set to enter pleas

The man accused of causing the fatal crash on The Northern Road last year that claimed the lives of a 23-year-old woman, her unborn...