Crime
Woman uses hot tea in attempt to fend off handbag thief
A woman was allegedly robbed outside Nepean Hospital this week.
At about 5.25am on Tuesday, November 8, a 48-year-old woman was walking along Derby Street,...
Residents evacuated after cars set alight on Derby Street
25 residents had to be evacuated from a unit block in Penrith this morning after three vehicles were set on fire in the complex's...
Stabbing accused released into care
Clinton Walker, the man accused of stabbing his mother and girlfriend with a sword and machete at Emu Plains last year, has been granted...
Shirt thief busted wearing stolen shirt
A shirt thief has made the mistake of wearing his stolen property, leading to his arrest at O’Donoghues Irish Pub last week.
A train guard...
Gun and drugs seized during warehouse search
More than half a kilogram of cocaine and a loaded revolver have been seized during an operation by Strike Force Raptor and the Homicide...
Guns stolen during Luddenham break-in
An investigation has commenced following the theft firearms during a break-in at Luddenham on Friday night.
About 11.30pm on Friday, an 85-year-old woman was at...
Woman charged over counterfeit cash
A woman has been charged and counterfeit money has been seized in Cranebrook.
Just after 2pm on Saturday, police from the Penrith Proactive Crime Team...
Duo charged over alleged assault of police officers
Two men have been charged over the alleged assault of a police officer at Penrith this morning.
About 2.20am, two officers were in an unmarked...
Police search houses following Caddens shooting
Police have conducted a number of Firearms Prohibition Order searches this morning and are continuing to appeal for community assistance following an attempted shooting murder in Caddens earlier this week.
Former St Marys priest jailed
A former St Marys priest has been jailed for a minimum of nine months for historical sex abuse against children.
Richard John Cattell, 79, who...
Man’s Glenmore Park house party takes bizarre twist
A 44-year-old has been charged after committing multiple offences involving drugs, a firearm, sexual touching and an assault at his own house party earlier this week.
Man charged over attack on woman at Kingswood
A man has been charged following last week's horrific attack on a woman in Kingswood.
Father guilty of domestic violence offences
A father has been found guilty of injuring his two young children and partner at their St Marys home, in a serious and disturbing case of domestic violence.
Man charged over stabbing at footy game
A Kingswood man has been charged over yesterday's horrific stabbing incident at North Parramatta.
Audi stolen from food delivery driver at St Clair
Investigations have commenced following a carjacking in St Clair last night.
Police announce $1 million reward as they hunt Adrian Buxton’s killer
Police announce $1 million reward as they continue murder investigation.
Altercation over mask leads to police officer being assaulted at shopping centre
A man has been charged after using offensive language and assaulting a police officer in St Marys.
Plans revealed for new apartments, retail in Thornton
Joint venture developers St Hilliers and First Point Property have lodged plans with Penrith City Council for the final stages of Thornton Central.
Men arrested in Cranebrook after alleged kidnapping
Three men will face court today, charged over the alleged kidnapping of another man in Cranebrook overnight.
About 11pm, Monday, October 31, officers attached to...
Appeal for information following malicious damage in Penrith
Police are appealing for information as they investigate multiple acts of malicious damage incidents in Sydney’s west from the weekend.
Just before 4am on Sunday,...
