Crime

Mother’s anguish as man is jailed over son’s death in crash at St...

A speeding motorist who slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist in St Marys, killing him instantly, has been jailed for three years and one month.

Woman accused of murdering mother pleads not guilty

Jessica Camilleri, the woman accused of beheading her mother in St Clair last year, has formally pleaded not guilty to her murder.

Jewellery thief to spend Christmas behind bars

A brazen jewellery thief who stole a pendant worth more than $14,000 from a store inside Westfield Penrith has been jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay compensation.

Man charged over sexual assault of teen he allegedly groomed online

A man will appear in court today charged over the alleged grooming and sexual assault of a teenage girl he met on social media.

Police search for man who breached AVO, bail conditions

Police are searching for man who has breached an Apprehended Violence Order and his bail conditions.

Man armed with tennis racquet robs St Marys shop

A man has been charged after a bizarre robbery took place in St Marys last week.

Man arrested in relation to Londonderry shooting

Police arrested a man earlier today who is allegedly responsible for shooting a man in both his legs at Londonderry last week. Earlier this week,...

Intoxicated man arrested after running headfirst at Christmas tree

A man has been charged after causing malicious damage and assaulting another person in Penrith.

“Send a message”: Magistrate orders jail time for St Marys Man accused of stealing

A St Marys man accused of possessing a prohibited firearm and stealing almost $2000 worth of items will spend four months behind bars.

Reports Bondi killer visited Westfield Penrith in lead-up to attack

Police have confirmed they're investigating whether Bondi Junction killer Joel Cauchi visited Westfield centres in Penrith and Parramatta in the weeks leading up to last weekend's attacks.

Shop rises from the ashes

The owner of Body Beyond Belief in Penrith said he won’t give up on his business after a fire tore through the premises late...

Pub crawl antics cost man plenty of cash

An intoxicated man who caused traffic mayhem along Penrith’s main street has been slugged a hefty fine and ordered to enter into supervised good...

Nine hour stand-off at Cobham

Police are investigating after a lengthy stand-off where two young male prisoners managed to climb onto the roof of Cobham Juvenile Justice Centre at...

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...

St Clair man charged with manslaughter

A 31-year-old bus company manager from St Clair has been charged with manslaughter by police investigating a fatal bus crash that occurred almost seven...

Drink driving mum seeking help

The woman busted high-range drink driving with four kids in her car at Cranebrook earlier this year has sought another adjournment - this time...

Neville Towner to stay behind bars until at least January

The man who killed four-year-old Lauren Hickson in Emu Plains almost 30 years ago will stay behind bars until early next year. Neville Towner’s parole...

Python found during graffiti arrest

Police have arrested and charged an alleged prolific graffiti vandal after a search warrant in Penrith. In November 2017, police attached to Transport Action Group...

Another arrest in Daruk investigation

Police have made another arrest in relation to alleged horrific, historical child sexual abuse at a local boys' home. The Nepean Police Area Command formed...

Cigarettes stolen from Erskine Park business

Police are appealing for public assistance after a break, enter and steal in Erskine Park today. About 2.45am this morning, police were called to a...