BREAKING! Teen Arrested At North Lambton After Pursuit In His Mother's Car

 BY IAN CROUCH

A 17-year-old boy is due to front the Children's Court today (Thursday 14 August, 2025) accused of leading police on a pursuit through Newcastle's western suburbs overnight in his mother's car.

Police say a routine patrol spotted a Hyundai Excel without number plates on Thomas Street at Wallsend just after 1.00am and gave chase when the driver refused to stop.

The car went down a dead end on Allowah Street at North Lambton where three occupants got out and ran off.

The driver, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested a short time later.

 

Charges Laid Over Fatal North Lambton Crash

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man will face court today (Wednesday 25 June 2025) charged after a fatal crash near Newcastle at the weekend.

The crash happened about 2.40am Sunday (22 June 2025), when a Commodore sedan and a Hyundai sedan collided on Newcastle Road at North Lambton

A 55-year-old woman, who was a passenger in a Hyundai, died at the scene.

The driver of that car – a 28-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. Police were later informed that the woman was pregnant and had subsequently lost her unborn child.

The driver and front-seat passenger of the Commodore allegedly left the scene prior to police arrival.

The two passengers in the back seat of the Commodore – girls aged 15 and 17 – were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they remain in serious conditions.

Following extensive inquiries, police attached to Strike Force Carrarang – assisted by Operation UTAH officers – arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 24 June 2025).

He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with seven offences,

• Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death – escaping pursuit,
• Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – escaping pursuit,
• Cause bodily harm by misconduct - in charge of motor vehicle (three counts)
• Use vehicle displaying misleading number plate, and
• Never licensed person drive vehicle on road.

The man, from Wallsend, has been refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court later today (Wednesday 25 June 2025).

The critical incident investigation is ongoing by Hunter Valley Police District and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command, oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).

 

The crash scene at North Lambton

 

Woman And Unborn Baby Dead After Horrific Crash At North Lambton

 BY IAN CROUCH

The search continues for the driver of a car involved in a horrific crash at North Lambton at the weekend.

Around 2.40am on Sunday police allege a westbound Holden Commodore bearing unauthorised number plates crossed onto the wrong side of Newcastle Road after the vehicle refused to stop for police and crashed into an oncoming Hyundai near Arthur Street.

A 55-year-old female passenger in the Hyundai died in the crash - the driver, a 28-year-old woman who was 25 weeks pregnant, was taken to hospital with serous leg injuries and subsequently lost her unborn child.

The driver of the Commodore, believed to be a 19-year-old man and his 17-year-old front seat passenger fled the scene

Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Dunstan says the backseat passengers, two girls aged 15 and 17 suffered serious injuries and remain under police guard in hospital.

"They are both in serious conditions in hospital and are both undergoing treatment at the moment. The incident has been determined a critical incident with independent police investigating what has occurred," he said.

 

The crash scene on Newcastle Road at North Lambton. Picture: Newcastle Herald

BREAKING! Police Pursuit: Teens Arrested At North Lambton

 BY IAN CROUCH

Two teenage boys are set to face court today (Wednesday 29 May, 2024) accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Newcastle's western suburbs in a stolen car overnight.

Around 3.00am on Wednesday, a routine patrol spotted a Holden Captiva, which was reported stolen from Wallsend five days ago, on the Link Road at Cameron Park and began following the vehicle.

The pursuit continued into Wallsend, with the car clocked travelling in excess of 100km/hr.

The Holden was then dumped at North Lambton.

A Police dog located two boys aged 15 and 17 in a backyard nearby where they were arrested.

They've been charged with pursuit and stolen vehicle offences and refused bail to face the Children's Court today.

Police Arrest Man Accused Of Prompting PolAir Pursuit

BY OLIVIA DILLON 

A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged assault and stolen car at North Lambton.

Police were called to a home on Acacia Avenue about 11:00am on Wednesday (16th of August 2023), and were told a man had been assaulted and had his car stolen. 

 

The 65-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a laceration to his arm.

 

A short time later, police located the car abandoned on Mayo Street at Jesmond.

 

Police canvassed the area with assistance from PolAir and the Dog Unit, however the man was unable to be located.

 

Following extensive inquiries and a public appeal, a 36-year-old man was arrested at Waratah at about 12:40pm yesterday (17th of August 2023).

 

He was refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 18th of August). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DNA Evidence Sought In Alleged Hunter Rape Case

BY IAN CROUCH

Detectives investigating the alleged sexual assault of a North Lambton woman last week have applied to have DNA collected from the man accused of the crime.

Fairfax reports police took the step after 20-year-old Jonah Somasundram did not consent to providing a swab following his arrest on Friday.

They were also concerned the accused could "destroy" forensic evidence.

Whether the DNA procedure will be admitted as evidence depends on the outcome of a hearing later this month.

Somasundram failed in his bid for bail on Saturday and did not appear in court yesterday (Monday 2 August, 2021). The case has been adjourned until September 30.