BREAKING! Teen In Custody After Alleged Pursuit In Stolen Car At Muswellbrook

 BY IAN CROUCH

A young teenager is in custody accused of leading police on a wild chase in a stolen car at Muswellbrook overnight.

Police say a black Mazda CX-5 SUV was reported stolen following a break-in at a home on Rutherford Street just before 1.30am today (Thursday 29 January 2026).

The vehicle was spotted on Haydon Street with police pursuing the car through several streets before it crashed at the bottom of William Street.

Up to 5 young males fled the vehicle but officers managed to arrest one of them, believed to be 14 or 15 years old.

He'll be cautioned and dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.

It's believed the group had earlier tried to steal a car from the Calvary Retirement Hostel.

Investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Muswellbrook Police or Crime Stoppers. 

 

 

Teen Boys Face Court Over Pursuit At Hamilton

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have charged two teenage boys after a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car at Hamilton overnight.

Around 10.00pm on Thursday 13 November 2025, a routine patrol spotted a white Isuzu MUX on Hassell Street.

The vehicle had been reported stolen from a home in Cameron Park the day before.

The officers began pursuing the SUV when it failed to stop for them.

The pursuit continued through Hamilton before coming to a stop in a Hassell Street car park where four occupants got out and ran off.

Police arrested two boys aged 14 and 15 a short time later and seized the vehicle for forensic testing.

The boys were taken to Newcastle Police Station where the older boy was charged with engage in police pursuit and breach of bail.

The younger boy was charged with being carried in a conveyance taken without consent of owner, and breach of bail.

Both have been refused bail to face a children's court today (Friday 14 November 2025).

  

 

 

Man Arrested After Pursuit At Rutherford

 BY IAN CROUCH

Court today (Friday 3 October, 2025) for a man allegedly involved in a police pursuit at Rutherford overnight.

Patrolling officers say they noticed a Silver Isuzu SUV being driven is a suspicious manner on Fairfax Road just before 1.30am and gave chase when the vehicle failed to stop.

It's alleged the SUV reached 100 km/hr in a 50 zone before the driver pulled over on Dunkley Street.

Police say the 22-year-old driver was in possession of small quantities of cocaine, cannabis and steroids as well as a knife.

He's been refused bail to face court today charged with driving while disqualified, drug possession, breach of bail and having custody of a knife. 

 

Woman Allegedly Involved In Dangerous Pursuit Through Southern Lake Macquarie With 10-Month-Old Baby In Car

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police say a woman had a 10-month-old baby in her car during a dangerous pursuit from the Central Coast to Swansea.

Just after midday yesterday (Tuesday 30 September, 2025), officers attempted to stop a Volkswagen sedan on the M1 at Somersby and initiated a pursuit when the car failed to stop.

They terminated the chase at the Tuggerah interchange, with the car involved in a crash before continuing north.

Road spikes were deployed twice just north of the Swansea Bridge and again at Pelican, but the driver swerved to avoid them.

The car was later found dumped on Moorilla Close at Windale and police arrested five people, including the driver, near the vehicle.

The alleged driver, a 19-year-old woman is due to front court today (Wednesday 1 October, 2025) charged with several offences including exceeding speed limit for learner driver by more than 45km/hr and drive recklessly/furiously.

The four passengers have been released without charge.

 

BREAKING! Teenager Arrested After Pursuit At Waratah West

 BY IAN CROUCH

Wednesday 24 September, 2025 

A teenager is in custody following a pursuit of an allegedly stolen car at Waratah West this morning.

An unmarked police car spotted the silver Toyota Corolla on Stannet Street just before 7 o'clock and gave chase down University Drive when the car failed to stop.

Police say the car crashed at the university roundabout and the two male occupants attempted to flee.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested at the scene, while the search continues for a 19-year-old.
 

 

 

Four Arrested Over Alleged Pursuit In Stolen Car At Cessnock

 BY IAN CROUCH

A 17-year-old boy is accused of stealing a car and leading police on a pursuit near Cessnock.

He's one of three boys and a 24-year-old man arrested after the chase ended at Cessnock on Monday night.

Police pulled the vehicle over for an RBT on Cessnock Road at Neath.

They say the car stopped briefly before being driven from the scene.

The car was pursued to Cessnock where it's alleged the occupants stopped and tried to flee on foot.

Three boys aged 15,16 and 17 and a 24-year-old man were arrested.

The 17-year-old has been charged with several offences including take and drive conveyance without consent and deliberately blackening or disguising  his face to avoid detection.

The 15 and 24-year-old's were also charged while the 16-year-old was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.  
 

 

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.

 

Manhunt Under Way After High Speed Pursuit Through Lake Macquarie

 BY IAN CROUCH

A pursuit through Lake Macquarie early this morning allegedly reached speeds of 160km/hr in a 60 zone.

Police say a white Corolla hatchback was stolen from a Tighes Hill address around 2.00am today (Thursday 10 July 2025), with the alleged offender driving to Tingira Heights where a domestic dispute took place with his partner before he drove off.

A police dog unit spotted the car on the Pacific Highway at Belmont but terminated the pursuit due to high speed and safety concerns.

Witnesses also reported the car being driven at high speed and on the wrong side of the road.

The car was found abandoned under the Inner City Bypass at Hillsborough just before 4.00am.

 

Three Under-18's Charged Over Pursuit In Allegedly Stolen Car At Muswellbrook

 BY IAN CROUCH

Three young people have been arrested following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car at Muswellbrook.

Police attempted to stop a Volkswagen SUV on Wollombi Road just before 8.0aam on Wednesday - they say the vehicle had earlier been reported stolen from Scone.

A pursuit was initiated when the car failed to stop but was terminated at Denman due to the manner of driving.

Officers monitored the SUV until it stopped on Bengalla Road, with the alleged driver, a 14-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy arrested  in the grounds of the Bengalla Coal Mine.

A 13-year-old boy was also arrested at a nearby property.

They were taken to Muswellbrook Police Station.

The 14-year-old girl was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive at speed, take and drive conveyance withourt consent of owner, and break and enter with intent to commit serious indictable offence.

The tow passengers were charged with being carried in a conveyance taken without consent of owner and break and enter with intent to commit serious indictable offence.

All three have been granted conditional bail to face the children's court on May 28.
 

 

Man Facing Court After Pursuit At Merewether

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today (Tuesday 21 January, 2025) accused of leading police on a pursuit at Merewether.

Just before 2.30pm on Monday, police say they attempted to stop a speeding Aldi.

However, when the driver failed to pull over, a pursuit was initiated which was terminated due to safety concerns.

The car was found a short time later crashed into a brick wall on Wilton Street..

The driver, a 23-year-old man, was arrested nearby after a short foot pursuit.

A search of the car and the man allegedly found a knife, a pistol and a machete.

He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with police pursuit and weapons offences.

Six Teens Arrested Following Pursuit In The Hunter Valley

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have charged six teenagers following a pursuit through the Hunter Valley.

Just after 10.30pm on Saturday 22 June, Highway Patrol officers say they spotted a Volkswagon sedan earlier reported stolen on the New England Highway at Whittingham.

They initiated a pursuit when the car failed to stop, with the chase heading through Singleton and Muswellbrook before road spikes were successfully deployed at Aberdeen and a road block set up.

During the roadblock Police say the car rammed into two highway patrol vehicles.

A 14-year-old male driver and his 5 passengers - one aged 15 and the others aged 17 were arrested and charged and faced the children's court on Sunday.

Four Teens Arrested Over Alleged Pursuit In Stolen Car Through Lake Macquarie And Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

Four teens are fronting the children's court today (Monday 25 March, 2024) accused of leading police on a pursuit in a stolen car.

Officers began following the Hyundai Sonata at Argenton just before 11.00pm on Sunday - the vehicle had earlier been reported stolen from Warabrook

Road spikes were deployed on the Newcastle Link Road at Wallsend and the car finally came to a stop on Beaumont Street at Hamilton.

The driver, a 14-year-old boy, and his three passengers - two boys aged 14 and 16, and a 16-year-old girl were arrested.

The driver was charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, not give particulars to other driver, and breach of bail.

The two male passengers were charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

The female passenger was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, possess prohibited drug, and breach of bail.

 

 

BREAKING! Man Under Police Guard After Pursuit And Crash At Rutherford

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is under police guard in hospital following a pursuit and crash at Rutherford.

At about 8.15pm on Tuesday, Police attempted to stop a Lexus on High Street at Maitland due to the manner of driving.

The car failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated, with the car travelling along the New England Highway before it crashed into two vehicles and flipped onto it's roof.

The driver, a 55-year-old man, was removed from the vehicle and arrested.

He was taken to the John Hunter Hospital as a precaution for treatment of minor injuries.

 

Man Faces Drugs, Driving And Weapons Offences After Dramatic Pursuit Near Maitland

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man's been charged with drugs, driving and weapons offences after a BMW reversed into an officer during a pursuit near Maitland.

The policeman was taken to Maitland Hospital with a leg injury.

The pursuit began just after 11.30am on Wednesday when police tried to stop the car on Lawes Street, Maitland as part of an ongoing drug supply investigation.

It ended when road spikes were deployed at Chisholm and a 40-year-old man ran off but was arrested in nearby bushland after a short struggle where a tazer was deployed.

He's facing Maitland Court today on a raft of traffic, assault police and weapons charges as well as more than 50 drug supply offences.

Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of A Man At Tenambit

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court today (Thursday 29 February, 2024) following the alleged theft of a car and police pursuit at Maitland.

Officers attempted to stop a stolen Toyota Hilux on Laurie Drive at Raworth.

As they approached the vehicle, the driver sped off and a pursuit was initiated.

It came to an end when the vehicle crashed into a fence on Korbel Street and the driver fled on foot.

The 22-year-old was arrested in O'Hearn Street at Tenambit a short time later with the help of PolAir and a police dog.

He's been refused bail to face Maitland Local Court today charged with 20 offences. 

Teens Arrested Over Alleged Pursuit Of Stolen Cars In Lake Macquarie

 BY IAN CROUCH

A group of teenagers aged between 13 and 16 who allegedly led police on a wild pursuit through Lake Macquarie early Monday have been arrested.

Police began following a Hyundai Sante Fe and a BMW X1, both believed to be stolen, on Minmi Road at Cameron Park around 2.30am on Monday when the drivers fail to stop.

The Hyundai was dumped on Maim Road at Edgeworth and the occupants got into the BMW which then allegedly rammed a police car before fleeing towards Cardiff.

No-one was injured and the chase was called off.

Then at about 8.20am, the BMW was spotted on the Golden Highway at Mount Thorley and another pursuit was initiated.

Road spikes were deployed and the car stopped at Sandy Hollow where 7 teenagers were arrested and taken to Muswellbrook Police Station.

Man Arrested After Dramatic Pursuit Through Newcastle West

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court today (Friday 9 February, 2024) accused of leading police on a dramatic pursuit through Newcastle West.

Just after 3 yesterday afternoon, Police attempted to stop the driver of a vehicle wanted in relation to alleged domestic violence offences.

Officers began pursuing the car along Hunter Street when the driver failed to stop as directed.

A short time later the black Honda Accord crashed into the corner of a building at the intersection of Florence Avenue.

The driver fled on foot and was quickly arrested.

The 34-year-old is facing Newcastle Local Court today on several charges including domestic violence, assault police, driving, traffic and drug offences.

 

The crash scene on Hunter Street Newcastle West. Picture Newcastle Herald

Couple In Custody Following Pursuit And Fiery Crash In Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man and woman remain under police guard in hospital following an alleged pursuit which ended in a fiery crash at Rankin Park.

Around 10.30am on Thursday, officers attempted to stop a white SUV on Fowler Street at Hamilton South -it's believed the car had been reported stolen.

They gave chase when the vehicle failed to stop but terminated the pursuit for safety reasons.

The Polair helicopter tracked the car to Sygna Close at Rankin Park where a 26-year-old woman got out - she was taken to Waratah Police Station before being taken to hospital for assessment.

The car then crashed off McCaffery Drive into bushland and caught fire.

A 27-year-old man was treated at the scene before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serous but stable condition.

It's expected the pair will face a bedside bail hearing today (Friday 8 December, 2023).

Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.

The burnout car being recovered from bushland at Rankin Park Picture: Newcastle Herald

 

Teenagers Charged Over Pursuit Through Lake Macquarie And The Central Coast

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two teenagers will face court today, after they allegedly led police on a pursuit around Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast. 

At about 7:00pm yesterday (Tuesday the 31st of October, 2023), officers attempted to stop a Honda station wagon which they believed was stolen on the Pacific Highway at Kanwal. 

When the vehicle failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated, however it was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.  

With the assistance of PolAir, the vehicle was located at Toukley before it came to a stop along The Esplanade at Swansea.

The two occupants fled on foot into nearby bushland, but were located a short time later.

The boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station.

They've both been refused bail and will face a children's court today. 

Suspected Stolen Car Found Torched At Healtherbrae

 BY IAN CROUCH

Port Stephens police are asking for dashcam footage after a suspected stolen car was found torched at Heatherbrae.

Police began following the gold coloured Ford Ranger utility up Maitland Road from Newcastle just before 2.30am on Tuesday.

The pursuit was terminated when they car left the Pacific Highway at Heatherbrae and was driven off road.

The vehicle was found a short time later in nearby Motto Lane up in flames.

Anyone who can assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers.