Crime

New cops on the beat

The local area’s police force has grown stronger by nine, after new officers joined Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands. ...

Woman jailed over false accusations

A woman told police her ex-partner was discharging a firearm in a public street, prompting a major response, but the accusation was later proved...

315 cannabis plants found at Penrith house

Six people are due to face court today following the alleged discovery of a hydroponic set- up in Penrith. Following ongoing investigations, officers...

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...

Arrest over Werrington death

Homicide Squad detectives have today arrested a man and a woman in relation to the death of a woman who was stabbed and...

Man injured in home invasion

Police are appealing for public assistance following a home invasion at Werrington Downs. About 8.20pm last night, police were called...

Chappo's chase

Local businessman Graham Chapman is known for the variety of work he does in the Penrith community, but he's now proven himself as...

Enough is enough

Police in St Marys will tackle hoodlum behaviour and irresponsible partying in a major operation to launch this week. The annual 'Operation...

Residents homeless after fire

A devastating fire has severely damaged a block of units in Haynes Street, Penrith, displacing many local residents whilst reconstruction work takes place....

Frightening incident at Cranebrook

Police have charged a man with trespassing, assault and possession of an unauthorised pistol after an incident in Cranebrook. About 7pm last night,...

Reports of shooting at Kingswood

Police are appealing for public assistance following reports of a shooting at Kingswood. Shortly before 2.30pm yesterday, a 23-year-old man attended a...

Man dies in Emu Plains stabbing

A man has died after he was stabbed in Emu Plains this afternoon. Just after 5pm police were called to a home on...

Fire emergency in Penrith

A major fire emergency is underway tonight after a fire that started in Springwood this afternoon jumped the Nepean River and started to...

Man punched former partner five times, court hears

A man who punched his former partner five times, including a number of times to the face, has escaped with a good behaviour bond....

Attempted robbery at hotel

Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a hotel at Kingswood overnight. Just before 10.30pm on Sunday, a female employee was...

Arrest over historic sex assaults

Police are again encouraging victims of sexual assault to come forward, no matter how long ago the incidents occurred, following the arrest of a...

Man attacked on train

A man has been arrested after an alleged assaulted with a rock on a train travelling towards Penrith overnight. About 11.20pm last night,...

Two local men arrested over shooting incident

An alleged member of the Hells Angels has today been arrested by Homicide Squad detectives investigating a shooting incident at Eastlakes in July...

Police out in force

NSW Police are warning all drivers to ‘Slow Down’ this long weekend in a commitment to reducing the state’s road toll. ...

Drugs, cash found in car

Police from the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor have charged a Rebels nominee with drug offences after more than six kilograms of cannabis was...