Man arrested and almost $900,000 seized by police
Investigators attached to Taskforce Erebus executed five search warrants on the Central Coast on May 18, arresting a man and seizing almost $900,000 in cash, believed to be the proceeds…
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Sexual assaults increase as crime drops overall
There has been a significant overall drop in crime on the Central Coast over the past two years but incidents of sexual assault have risen sharply according to latest statistics…
Central Coast crime statistics released
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report which shows that sexual assault as well as drug use and drug trafficking were significant problem…
Child approach at Bateau Bay
Police are investigating a reported child approach at Bateau Bay. At about 8pm on Tuesday, January 19, a 14-year-old girl was walking along Darrin Cls, when an unknown man has…
Garden marred by vandals
Vandalism and theft at the Lions Club of The Entrance Sensory Garden took a cruel turn a week ago when someone stole a memorial. It all came to a head…
Doctor charged
A doctor has been charged after allegedly sexually touching a patient at a West Gosford medical centre. In October 2020, detectives from Brisbane Water Police District commenced an investigation after…
Stabbing at Wyong resort
A man has been charged over an alleged stabbing at Wyong. At about 2.10pm on Tuesday, January 5, emergency services were called to a resort on Boyce Ave, following reports…
Caught driving whilst disqualified
A 44-year-old Bateau Bay woman will face Wyong Local Court for Driving Whilst Disqualified thanks to the assistance of members of the public. In September 2020, the woman was disqualified…
17-year-old Watanobbi boy charged with multiple offences
A 17-year-old Watanobbi boy has been charged with multiple offences after leading police on a foot chase through the suburb. At about 9:30am on Wednesday, December 23, Brisbane Water Police…
Fail to pay for taxi offence
Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance to identifying two individuals they wish to speak to regarding a fail to pay for taxi offence. At about 6.30am on Sunday,…
Gwandalan learner caught driving over the limit and speeding
A night populated with poor decisions has landed a learner driver from Gwandalan in hot water. At 9.45pm on Wednesday, December 2, Lake Macquarie police officers were patrolling Belmont when…
Suspected stolen tools uncovered
Any tradesmen who were recently the victim of theft whilst working in the Woongarrah area are being encouraged to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police. During a search of local premises, Tuggerah…
Wanted over armed robbery
Police have released CCTV of a male they would like to speak with as they continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred in Chain Valley Bay. At about 11.30am…
Road rage incident at Killarney Vale
Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance following a road rage incident at Killarney Vale. At around 3pm on Wednesday, November 18, a motorist was involved in a driving…
Man sought after indecently exposing himself
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman at Lake Munmorah. At about 8.30pm on Wednesday, November 25, police were told that a…
Unlicensed driver charged with drive with high range PCA
A man has been charged with high range drink driving after hitting a parked car at Hamlyn Terrace. At about 10.30pm on Saturday, November 21, a blue sedan heading west…
Warning over mail theft
Brisbane Water Police have issued a warning to Central Coast residents to protect themselves against mail theft. Advice from police is to always install a lockable mailbox and use a…
Three males sought over aggravated robbery
Police are reappealing for public assistance after an aggravated robbery at The Entrance. At about 12am on Friday, October 16, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District responded to reports that…
Armed robbery at Chain Valley Bay remains unsolved
Police are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance as they continue to investigate an armed robbery at Chain Valley Bay. At about 11.30am on Thursday, September 17, two unknown…
Groundskeeper fined $48,000
The NSW Land and Environment Court has convicted and fined a groundskeeper $48,000 after an autistic man almost died after consuming a highly toxic pesticide from an unmarked drink bottle….