On the Beat


Police dismantle hydroponic operation

Police have dismantled a large-scale hydroponic setup at West Gosford. At about 11.30am on March 9, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District executed a search warrant at the West…







Internet connection scams

Gosford Erina Business Chamber has issued a warning regarding a renewed scam relating to internet and landline connections which is targeting businesses and residences on the Central Coast. The call,…


Police dog aids in arrest

Police Dog Apache is being praised for assisting police to locate a wanted man living in bushland in a makeshift camp at Mount Elliot following reports of obscene exposure. The…





Rock fisherman rescued

A rock fisherman was rescued from rough seas at Avoca Beach on February 17. Emergency services were called to the beach at about 8.10am following reports a fisherman had been…


Man wanted by police

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of an arrest warrant. Ricky Sutherland, aged 51, is wanted for traffic related matters including driving whilst…




Looking for Dane Cartwright

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Dane Cartwright, aged 26, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence and weapon related offences. Cartwright is described as…


Armed robbery at Ourimbah

A police investigation is underway after an armed robbery at Ourimbah on Monday. About 3.20am on February 15, a 61-year-old man was waiting in his Nissan Pulsar at the Ourimbah…



Motor cyclist fatality

A motorcyclist has died following a crash at Wyong Creek. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Yarramalong Rd and Chandlers La around 11am on Thursday, February 4, following…