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…
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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….
Children allegedly chased by a knife wielding man
Brisbane Water Police are investigating after a group of children were allegedly chased by a knife wielding man through the streets of Kariong. At about 3.15pm on Friday, October 30,…
More police needed
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is agitating for more police to be rostered on duty at Woy Woy Police Station following the recent arrival of six new Probationary Constables at…
Increased theft of rego plates
Peninsula motorists should be vigilant, with Brisbane Water Police noting an increase in the theft of registration plates. Police say offenders use stolen plates to avoid identification when committing serious…
Two Bateau Bay PCYC vehicles maliciously damaged
An investigation is underway after two Bateau Bay PCYC vehicles were maliciously damaged over the weekend. Police were called to a carpark outside the PCYC following reports that the vehicles…
Aggravated robbery at The Entrance
Police are appealing to the public for assistance after an aggravated robbery at The Entrance. Around 12am on Friday, October 16, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District responded to…
Boat and trailer stolen at Narara
Brisbane Water Police are appealing for information following theft of trailer and vessel at Narara. The theft occurred from a carpark on Research Rd, at round 1:30am on Saturday, September…
Aged care worker pleads guilty to theft but avoids jail
An aged care worker who stole almost $20,000 in cash and goods from the home of a dementia patient has avoided jail. Bronwyn Jones entered the employ of Sue George…
Man charged following a stabbing
A man has been charged following investigations into the stabbing of another man at Woy Woy last month. Police will allege that the incident occurred at about 3.45am on Saturday,…
5@5 Local News Sept 13
This week’s 5@5 covers crime busts, tourism initiatives, community projects, a wonderful symphony and hard fought football wins. Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District have dismantled a large-scale drug supply…
80 year old former teacher sentenced to over five years jail
[Crime] Former Erina High School teacher, Garry Armstrong, pleaded guilty to one count of buggery against a former student in Gosford District Court. Armstrong was sentenced to five years and…
John Weston sentenced to 34 years for murder
The Rebels bikie gang member who murdered West Gosford business owner, Mr Laurie Starling, has been sentenced to 34 years, with a non-parole period of 25 years and six months….