Crime
New police on the beat
The police force in the local area has been strengthened by 10, as new probationary constables joined the ranks at Penrith and St...
Man in hospital after being shot at St Clair
Police from St Marys are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in St Clair tonight.
About 8.30pm, a 49-year-old man was shot in the leg...
Oztag attacker to appeal suspended jail sentence
Trevor Riley, who punched an Oztag referee during a match last month, has been handed a 16-month suspended jail sentence today.
However, it is understood...
Man arrested after spitting on police cars
Police weren’t far away from a man when he allegedly decided to spit on three marked police cars last week.
At about 2.45pm on Thursday,...
Police officer among three attacked by dogs
A Penrith police officer is set to undergo surgery today after she sustained serious injuries, along with two other people, when they were attacked by...
Man assaulted with walking stick at Werrington
A man has been injured after he was struck with his own walking stick during a robbery at a train station at Werrington yesterday.
Between...
Ayres named Police Minister
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres is the new NSW Police Minister. NSW Premier Mike Baird confirmed the appointment of Mr Ayres...
Police urge locals to be security conscious over summer holiday period
If you're going away for the holidays, it's important to have a security plan for your home.
Replica pistol found in man’s pants
A man will appear in court today after being charged with possessing a firearm in a shopping centre at St Marys.
About 2.30pm yesterday, three...
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...
Teen girls attack police and security guard
Two police officers and a security guard have been assaulted by teenagers after an attempted theft at Westfield Penrith on Monday afternoon.
At around 3.45pm,...
Man denied bail over glassing
A Kingswood man who allegedly glassed a woman to the face after he was asked to leave a Penrith hotel has been denied bail.
Jaydan...
Aspiring doctor’s career in tatters after drug bust
Student became a drug mule because she was “desperate” to pay her debts, Penrith Local Court has heard.
“F**king dog”: Drug accused’s shot at Magistrate
Joshua Stephen O’Shea has been bail refused on drug charges.
Police set to make more arrests over St Clair stabbing and home invasion
Police are appealing for public assistance after a stabbing and home invasion in St Clair earlier this year.
Detectives from the Nepean Police Area Command...
Kingswood store held up
Police are investigating an armed robbery where a man was allegedly threatened with a knife in Kingswood. About 8.50pm yesterday, a man...
Alleged sex offender facing fresh charges
The Glenmore Park man accused of grooming a fictitious boy online has been charged with fresh offences against real minors.
Michael Slegers, 58, is now...
Teenager allegedly stabbed in Kingswood
An investigation is underway following an alleged stabbing in Kingswood overnight.
Just before 11pm on Wednesday, May 19 , emergency services responded to reports of...
Duo arrested following assault
A man and woman have been arrested after a man was assaulted in Kingswood this morning.
About 10.20am today, emergency services were called to Bringelly...
Shooting victims not known to offenders, police say
A brother and a sister shot at while they drove home from work in the early hours of this morning were innocent victims...
