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.
Charity tin stolen
A volunteer collecting for a local charity has had a donation tin stolen from him at a local shopping centre. At...
Police investigating North St Marys factory fire
Police are investigating following a fire at an industrial site in North St Marys last night.
About 9.50pm on Friday, emergency services were called to...
Man “almost died” in drunken motorcycle crash
An intoxicated man who crashed an unregistered motorcycle in Cranebrook has been disqualified from driving for six months.
Accused murderer Jessica Camilleri to stay behind bars
Accused murderer Jessica Camilleri will front court again in August after again being formally denied bail during a brief appearance today.
Man pleads guilty to sex offences against child
A Kingswood man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a six-year-old relative.
Duo charged with drug offences
A man and woman will face court charged with drug offences after a vehicle stop in the Penrith area.
In May 2017, Strike Force Teamster,...
Towner to stay behind bars – for now
In a small victory, the man who killed four-year-old Lauren Hickson in Emu Plains almost 30 years ago will remain in prison for at...
Manager jailed for defrauding workplace
A senior manager who siphoned off more than $200,000 from his employer to “feather his own nest” has been jailed for at least eight months.
Police search for wanted man
Police are appealing for information from the community to locate a man wanted on an arrest warrant for breaching his reporting obligations.
Ethan Hyde, aged...
Penrith man who bombarded woman with 229 texts and 50 emails avoids conviction
A man who sent 229 abusive texts to his then partner after a male answered her phone late at night has avoided a criminal conviction.
We've had enough
Local licensed stores and venues are sick and tired of patrons failing to go home after being asked to leave a venue and...
Man injured, dog killed during pursuit
A teenager has been charged after a pursuit during which a pedestrian was injured and a dog was killed.
About 3.50pm yesterday, police from Traffic...
Man told to stop exposing himself at traffic lights
A man who exposed himself at a set of traffic lights has been slapped with a hefty fine.
Sakmann Dith faced Penrith Local Court last...
Police investigate stabbing at Cambridge Park
Police are investigating after two men received wounds during a fight in Cambridge Park last night.
About 5.30pm yesterday, a fight took place between a...
Teenager arrested over armed robberies
A teenager will face court today over multiple alleged armed robberies in Kingswood and St Marys.
Police will allege the 17-year-old male was one of...
May pleads guilty to sex tape charges
NRL player Tyrone May will learn his fate in January after pleading guilty to charges relating to a sex tape that was recorded without consent.
Man charged over attack on woman at Kingswood
A man has been charged following last week's horrific attack on a woman in Kingswood.
Man dead after neighbourhood dispute
Nobody has been charged over last night's deadly neighbourhood dispute in Glenmore Park, as more details emerge about the incident.
Police are investigating...
Wanderers fans in spotlight again
The Western Sydney Wanderers are again dealing with the issue of crowd behaviour after a Newcastle Jets fan revealed details of a sickening attack...
