Crime

Man stabbed during road rage incident at Cambridge Gardens

A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in an apparent road rage incident at Cambridge Gardens this evening.

Hunt for a killer: New details emerge as tributes flow for Dannielle

The man wanted over the alleged murder of a woman at Cranebrook is currently on a two-year Community Correction Order after he was convicted of assaulting, stalking and choking another woman in 2020.

Man’s response to not getting job was “out of proportion”, Magistrate says

A man who sent 45 hostile voicemails after being rejected for a job has been given a Community Corrections Order.

Police probe how firearms ended up at St Clair

The Rural Crime Prevention Team Police appealing for information after two firearms were seized in St Clair last week.

Service station robbed at knifepoint

Police are calling for witnesses after a Penrith service station was robbed at knifepoint last night, with the alleged offender still on the run. At...

$14 flowers cost teenager more than $300 in fines

A teenager caught with a stolen bouquet of flowers has been slapped with a stinging fine. Tyrone Edward Salamba, 18, fronted Penrith Local Court on...

Man jailed over alcohol-fuelled attack

A magistrate has blatantly made an example out of a man in a bid to stamp out atrocious alcohol-fuelled violence. Magistrate Ian McRae sentenced Damien...

Body discovered near Kingswood unit block

Police are investigating the discovery of a body on Santley Crescent in Kingswood. It's understood the body was found earlier this morning near the garden...

Graffiti artist given chance to turn life around

A graffiti artist caught defacing a train has finally been brought to justice. London Fisher, 20, faced Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday...

Man jailed after inviting mate to have sex with underage teen

A 19-year-old who invited his friend to have sex with an underage teen against her wishes has been sentenced to a maximum four years...

‘Busting’ man pees on cop shop

A man who claimed he was 'busting' was caught relieving himself on the wall outside Penrith Police Station. On the morning of Thursday, September 21,...

350 cannabis plants found in Emu Plains drug bust

Police have seized nearly 350 cannabis plants worth $1.75 million from a home in Emu Plains. About 10.30am yesterday, police from the Penrith Proactive Crime...

Woman kept behind bars after detaining man in Kingswood home

A Kingswood mother who allegedly detained and assaulted a man before robbing him of cash and his phone has been denied bail. Rachel Douglas, 28,...

Duo charged with drug supply

Two men will appear in court today over alleged drug supply offences in Penrith. Strike Force Travi was established by officers from Nepean Police Area...

Man charged with Cheryl Ardler’s murder

Detectives investigating the 2012 suspicious disappearance of Cheryl Ardler have today charged a man with murder.

Disgraced doctor fined $255,000

A former Emu Plains doctor has been fined $255,000 for performing cosmetic surgery at an unlicenced private health facility.

“F**king dog”: Drug accused’s shot at Magistrate

Joshua Stephen O’Shea has been bail refused on drug charges.

Man charged after stealing money from man at bank in St Marys

A man has been charged after attempting to steal money from a person at a bank.

Man charged over alleged online grooming

A man has been charged over alleged online grooming following an investigation by Strike Force Trawler detectives in St Marys.

False alarm: CCTV proves toddler wasn’t assaulted

Police no longer believe an assault took place at play centre.