Motor cyclist clocked at twice the speed limit
A motorbike rider is now travelling on foot after being clocked at almost twice the speed limit at Peats Ridge. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol detected the man riding at 116km/h…
On the Beat
Child left in car on hot day
A man will face court after allegedly leaving a 13-month-old child in a car without air conditioning on a 28 degree day. Emergency services were called at about 12pm on…
New recruits on the beat
Two new Probationary Constables started their policing careers on Monday, March 4, in Tuggerah Lakes Police District. District Commander Superintendent Chad Gillies was at the attestation ceremony on Friday, March…
Gorokan arrest over murder plot
Organised Crime Squad detectives have arrested an 18-year-old man at Gorokan over an alleged murder plot. Strike Force Barralier was established in December 2023 by State Crime Command’s Organised Crime…
Investigation into teen stabbing
A 52-year-old woman was under police guard in Wyong Hospital following an incident on Friday, March 1, when a teenager was stabbed at Toukley. NSW Ambulance paramedics were called out…
Kayaker saved from Budgewoi Lake
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes have saved a man who struggled in Budgewoi Lake for more than 40 minutes after his kayak overturned in rough conditions. Marine Rescue NSW…
Woman dies in boating accident
A woman has died after a boating incident on the Hawkesbury River. At about 7.50am on Wednesday, February 28, emergency services were called to the Hawkesbury River at Bar Point,…
Dump truck stolen from Jilliby
Tuggerah Lakes Police District Proactive Crime Team is appealing for information that could assist in the recovery of a stolen dump truck that was recently stolen from a construction site…
Inquiry continues into house fire death
Police have renewed their appeal for information as part of an ongoing investigation into a house fire at Lake Munmorah last year, where the body of a woman was located….
SES volunteers honoured for dedication
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from the two Central Coast units – Wyong and Gosford – were recognised for their outstanding service at a special presentation on Saturday, February…
Intricate cliff rescue saves paragliders
A Westpac Rescue Helicopter team was winched down to the stranded paragliders Two paragliders stranded on a cliff face at Wybung Head were saved in a complex vertical rescue mission…
Injured rider rescued from forest
Central Coast VRA Rescue Squad was called in on Saturday, February 17, to assist Ambulance paramedics access a mountain bike rider who was injured after colliding with a tree. Crews…
Driver badly burned in car fire
A driver was badly burned on the legs in a car fire and explosion on the M1 motorway southbound just past Wyong Rd on Sunday, February 18. Another occupant in…
Body found in charity bin
A man’s body has been found wedged in a charity clothing bin near Westfield shopping centre at Tuggerah. A passerby made the grim discovery, spotting the man’s legs dangling out…
Gorokan man on murder charge
A Gorokan man is facing a murder charge in relation to a stabbing death in Sydney’s south-west in 2022. Tuggerah Lakes Police and detectives from Strike Force Taralye went to…
Court warrants for domestic violence
Hayden Smith Tellara Stockham Operation AMAROK is a statewide operation aimed at locating people wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for domestic and family violence offences. Tuggerah Lakes Police are appealing…
Drug ring dismantled: 12 charged
Police have charged 12 men following an investigation into an alleged drug supply network being run out of a licensed premises on the Central Coast. Strike Force Tatiara was established…
Man dies after Peats Ridge crash
A man has died following a four-vehicle crash at Peats Ridge last week. At about 10.40am on Tuesday, February 6, emergency services were called to Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge,…
Teens charged after police chase stolen car
Charges have been laid following the arrest of seven teenagers aged 15 to 17 after three vehicles were allegedly stolen and a police car was rammed on the Central Coast….
Teens arrested after Police chase stolen car
Seven teens have been arrested after three vehicles were stolen and a police car was rammed on the Central Coast. On Monday, February 12, at about 2.30am officers from Brisbane…