PACER pilot program to be rolled out in local police districts
A new pilot program aimed at integrating mental health services with law enforcement is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor has announced…
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Point Frederick man arrested on drug charges
A Point Frederick man has been charged after he allegedly attempted to import a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine by post. In May, detectives from the Brisbane Water Police District…
Fishermen rescued
Four fishermen have been rescued off the Coast of Terrigal after their runabout began taking on water on Wednesday, June 16. Boat owner, Isaac Fung, made a prompt call to…
Surfer suffers suspected spinal injuries
A man is being treated for possible spinal injuries after a surfing accident at The Entrance North. The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad and other emergency services were called to…
Car park brawl leads to stabbing injuries
Three people have been treated in hospital and a man has been charged, after a car park brawl over the long weekend. At around 7pm on Friday June 5, emergency…
Motorcycle pursuit results in two arrests
Two men have been charged after a police pursuit with a stolen motorcycle. Just after 10:30am on Sunday May 31, a motorcycle, allegedly stolen from an Erina shopping centre, was…
Two men arrested over break-ins
Two Gosford men have been arrested and charged with property offences after a string of break ins around Gosford. Brisbane Water Police were investigating the incidents which occurred over a…
Rescue operation at Fountaindale ends well
A missing person has been found safe and well following a rescue operation at Fountaindale. Rescue crews and emergency services were called to the rural Central Coast suburb on Saturday…
Stationary RBT and RDT testing resumed
Police were back out in force as stationary Random Breath and Roadside Drug Testing (RBT and RDT) recommenced across the state ahead of the long weekend. In March, the NSW…
Crackdown on fishing around The Adelaide
Six men have been fined and issued with warnings by NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Fisheries Officers for illegally fishing at the protected Ex HMAS Adelaide Reserve site…
Couple charged over alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a child
A man and woman have appeared in Wyong Local Court after being charged over the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a child. In October, 2019, detectives from the State…
Police to ensure compliance with COVID-19 conditions at licensed venues
Tuggerah Lakes Police District officers will be out and about across the former Wyong Shire in June ensuring compliance with COVID-19 safety measures as the Coast embraces eased lockdown restrictions….
Man wanted in relation to drug and traffic crimes
Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of arrest warrants. Fifty-year-old Phillip Murphy is wanted on a conviction warrant relating to drug…
Police car rammed at Springfield
A search is underway to locate the driver of a vehicle after a police car was rammed at Springfield. At about 9:30pm on Sunday May 24, officers from Brisbane Water…
Woman dies at Skillion
A critical incident investigation has been launched following the death of a woman at Terrigal. Shortly after 2pm on Sunday, May 17, police were called to The Skillion following reports…
L-Plater caught driving whilst under the influence of methamphetamine
A L-Plater has been caught at Ourimbah driving whilst under the influence of methamphetamine. At about 4:45pm on Friday, May 15, a 37-year-old man from Umina Beach was driving in…
Trail Bike Squad rides again
Tuggerah Lakes Police District’s Trail Bike Squad is back in action as officers ramp up high visibility policing in the district. The Trail Bike Squad was out and about across…
Health insurance company defrauded of $1.6M
A Point Frederick man has been charged after allegedly defrauding a health insurance company of approximately $1.6M. Between June and October 2019, a health insurance company reported to police that…
Child hit by mini-bus
A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after he was hit by a mini-bus whilst riding his bike in Gosford. The incident occurred at around 4:20pm on Thursday, May 7,…
Contra flow arrangement in place on Pacific Highway
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Railway Cres at Lisarow as work continues on the Pacific Highway duplication between Lisarow and Ourimbah. Traffic changes are in place for…