Crime

Werrington woman sent 32,000 emails to MP in 24 hours

A Werrington woman has been charged with allegedly sending more than 32,000 emails over a 24-hour period to the office of a Federal MP.

Robbery fail: Men leave Pioneer Hotel empty handed

Two men ransacked the Pioneer Hotel in South Penrith this morning, before leaving the premises empty-handed. Around midnight, two men used a metal pole to...

Man injured and three houses struck in Emu Heights shooting

A man has been shot in the leg on Hillcrest Road in Emu Heights this morning. Police say they were called at about 4.35am to...

73-year-old Alan insists he’s no hero despite foiling armed robbery

When his mate Murray Welsh was terrorised by a machete-wielding bandit trying to rob his liquor store two years ago, 73-year-old Alan McNally not...

Penrith man among six arrested over commercial drug supply

Raptor Squad detectives have arrested a further six people, including a Penrith man, after more than 70kg of cocaine was seized at a Sydney unit earlier this year.

Wanderers on brink of glory

As the sun sets on the season that has revived football in Australia, A-League officials are in final preparations for what is expected...

Man carrying handbag busted for drugs

A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs in Penrith.

Man to face court over Maccas theft

Police have arrested and charged a 40-year-old man after he entered McDonald's in Westfield Penrith in the early hours of Thursday, September 21. On entering...

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 armed with tennis racquet robs St Marys shop

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

Woman refused bail after police chase

A woman has been charged with high-range drink-driving after hitting a police car, then leading officers on a short chase. About 11am yesterday, an officer...

Pensioner stored guns in couch and under his bed

A pensioner has been handed a 12-month suspended sentence and fined $3,000 after pleading guilty to a raft of firearms offences. Vincent Neil Doherty, 62,...

Cannabis house found in Werrington

A man has been charged after police uncovered a hydroponic cannabis house in Werrington yesterday. Just before 7am on Tuesday, officers from North West Metropolitan...

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.

Detectives appeal for assistance to locate wanted man

Police are appealing for assistance from the community to locate a wanted man from Sydney’s west. 33-year-old Nick Newman is wanted on an arrest warrant...

“I’m a dumb c**t”: Man’s admission after police chase

A P-plater who lead police on a dangerous high-speed chase along the M4 has been jailed for nine months.

Why was man taking photos of girl?

Police are conducting inquiries after a man was spotted taking photos of a young girl in a Jamisontown playground. Around 6.30pm last night, an eight-year-old girl...

Man charged over indecent assaults

Police have charged a man following investigations into a number of indecent assaults of women at Penrith yesterday. About 12.30pm on Wednesday, a 26-year-old woman...

Teenager charged over string of robberies

A 16-year-old North St Marys youth has been charged after a string of armed robberies in Thornton Estate. At 8.45pm on Monday, August 19, a...

Dramatic end to chase

Five people, including a 14-year-old girl, took police on a whirlwind chase through Penrith in the early hours of Sunday morning, in a...