Couple To Face Court Accused Of Offensive Behaviour And Malicious Damage In Newcastle West

 BY IAN CROUCH

Numerous calls from the community has resulted in the arrest of a man and woman accused of offensive behaviour and malicious damage at Newcastle West.

Police were called to Parry Street at about 5.30pm on Sunday to reports two people were swearing, smashing bottles and kicking cars parked on the street.

It's alleged the pair aged 27 assaulted police and resisted arrest before they were taken to Newcastle Police station where it's further alleged they spat at officers and smeared blood in the dock following their arrest.

Both individuals are well known to police and have been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today (Monday 27 March, 2023).

Woman Arrested Over Charity Shop Break-In At Warners Bay

BY IAN CROUCH

A charity shop at Warners Bay is counting the cost after an early-morning break-in.

Lake Macquarie police responded to an intruder alarm at the Salvos Store on Medcalf Street just after 12.30am on Friday.

They arrived to find the front window had been smashed and a 29-year-old woman inside the store.

Police suspect she may have been looking for a place to sleep for the night.

The woman's been charged with malicious damage and trespass and has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.