Two Men Facing Court Accused Of Possessing Knives, Drugs, Stolen Property and Counterfeit Cash

 BY IAN CROUCH

Two men allegedly spotted trying to open car doors in the Waratah area overnight are due to front court today (Monday 27 October, 2025).

Just before 10.30pm on Sunday 26 October, 2025 Police received reports about the pair and a routine patrol noticed two men in a white Audi Q7 acting suspiciously, with the men running off when officers approached.

They were apprehended in Ada Street.

A search of the pair and their car allegedly uncovered knives, quantities of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine, stolen property including ID cards and counterfeit cash.

The men aged 27 and 31 have been refused bail ahead of their court appearance.

 

 

Appeal Launched To Find Missing Lake Macquarie Woman

 BY IAN CROUCH

There are concerns for the welfare of a woman who's gone missing overnight in the Lake Macquarie area as she lives with a number of health conditions.

29-year-old Nic Hodgson was last seen in Swansea around 3.30pm on Sunday 26 October, 2025.

She's described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall with a medium build, red/auburn shoulder-length hair which may be tied in a bun and has sleeve tattoos on both arms and her right leg.

Nic was last seen wearing a green shirt, black cargo shorts and black boots.

She is known to frequent the Swansea and Morisset areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimes Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing woman Nic Hodgson

 

Two Teen Girls Missing From Western Sydney Could Be In Lake Macquarie

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police believe two girls reported missing from western Sydney could be in the Lake Macquarie area.

15-year-old Billie Valkay-Kruss and 14-year-old Taylor Swift were last seen in West Hoxton around 10pm on Thursday October 23.

Billie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall with a thin build and short brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with pink writing, black tracksuit pants and was carrying a large black duffle bag.

Taylor's described as being Caucasian, about 150cm tall with a thin build an long black hair.

She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black tracksuit pants, white shoes and carrying a black bag.

Police believe the pair could be in the Bonnells Bay area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

 

Missing girls Billie Valkay-Kruss and Taylor Swift

Alleged Shoplifter Faces Court After Assaulting Security Guard In Newcastle East

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is behind bars charged with assaulting a security guard after allegedly trying to shoplift less than $20 worth of food and drink from a Newcastle supermarket.

Police say the man and his girlfriend entered the Woolworths Metro outlet in Newcastle East yesterday (Wednesday 22 October, 2025) and were observed trying to leave the store with a spring roll, flavoured milk and orange juice valued at $17.10 without paying.

It's alleged the security guard tried to stop the woman who shoved him before the male approached and assaulted the guard.

Police were called and arrested a 40-year-old man.

He's due to face court today charged with five offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Police say the man was wanted in relation to other stealing offences.

The woman in her thirties left the store before police arrived.

Investigations are continuing.

 

Two Riders Critically Injured In Separate Crashes In Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man and woman remain in Intensive Care in the John Hunter Hospital following separate crashes overnight involving an E-Bike and a motorcycle in Newcastle.

Police say just after 10.00pm on Wednesday 22 October, a 26-year-old woman was riding an E-Bike on Cowper Street North at Carrington when she collided with a parked caravan near Bourke Street.

Then just before 12.30am on Thursday 23 October, a 27-year-old man crashed his motorbike into a roundabout on Denison Street at Hamilton.

Police say despite both riders wearing helmets, each suffered significant head injuries and were taken to the John Hunter in a critical condition.

Investigators are looking into whether speed and/or alcohol were factors in the crashes.

 

Mayfield Man Facing Court Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police say a Mayfield man admitted to a local repairer his computer contained child pornography.

It's alleged the 58-year-old made the admission when he dropped his computer off for repairs.

The repairer alerted police when it's alleged significant child abuse material was found on the hard drive.

Detectives executed a search warrant on a home in May Street yesterday (Wednesday 23 October, 2025) and allegedly found more than a thousand images and videos on devices in the home.

The 58-year-old man is facing court today charged with six offences.

Police expect to lay more charges.

 

Search Under Way For Missing Teen From Morisset Park

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are asking for our help to locate a teenage boy who's gone missing from Morisset Park in Lake Macquarie.

14-year-old Rylan O'Keefe was last seen on Barlee Street at about 7.30 yesterday morning.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall with a slim build, blue eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, and black and white shoes.

Rylan is known to frequent the Morisset, Bonnells Bay and Newcastle areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

Missing teen Rylan O'Keefe