Woman Faces Court On Drug Supply Charges After Vehicle Stop In Mayfield West

 BY IAN CROUCH

A woman has been granted conditional bail after police allegedly found thousands of dollars is cash and drugs during a vehicle stop at Mayfield West.

Patrolling police spotted a Volkswagen Golf on Bull Street on Monday afternoon and stopped the car on Gregson Avenue.

A search of the car allegedly found almost $80,000 in cash, drugs including 29g of methamphetamine and 18 LSD tablets, scales and mobile phones.

41-year-old Sasha Lee Black faced Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday charged with four counts of possessing a prohibited drug, drug supply, dealing with the proceeds of crime and goods in custody.

She's been ordered to report daily to Toronto Police Station and not to enter Mayfield.

Her case returns to to court on February 6.

 

Second Man Charged Over The Death Of John Simpson At Laguna

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A second man has been charged in relation to the alleged murder of another man in Laguna earlier this year.

John Simpson was reported missing to police in April 2023, after he was last seen on Great North Road in Laguna.

As part of inquiries, officers conducted a search of a nearby property, where they located the 42-year-old's body in May. 

Initial inquiries suggest Mr. Simpson suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder earlier this year and remains before the courts. 

Following further investigation, Strike Force Blakey detectives arrested a 49-year-old man at Cessnock Police Station yesterday (Tuesday the 14th of November, 2023). 

He was charged with accessory after the fact of murder and refused bail to appear at Cessnock Local Court today. 

Woman Charged Over Double Gateshead Shooting

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A second person has been arrested and charged over a double shooting in Gateshead. 

At about 2:00am on Thursday the 21st of September, 2023, emergency services arrived at a home on Cassia Crescent in Gateshead, to find a 42-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. 

Following inquiries, a 31-year-old man was charged in relation to the attack four days later. 

He remains before the courts. 

As investigations continue, a 25-year-old woman was arrested at a property on Bousfield Street in Wallsend at about 2:30pm on Wednesday the 1st of November, 2023. 

She's been charged with a number of offences, including shoot at with intent to murder. 

The woman was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Thursday the 2nd of November, 2023). 

Second Man Arrested Over The Murder Of Zachery Davies-Scott

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Another man has been arrested over the murder of a young man at Heddon Greta. 

Strike Force Roslyn detectives arrested and charged 25-year-old Talon Dean over the shooing death of Zachery Davies-Scott on Tuesday the 31st of October, 2023. 

Zac, who was 25 at the time, was shot dead inside a home on Traders Way in Heddon Greta, two days after Christmas last year. 

At about 6:00am on Thursday the 2nd of November, 2023, strike force detectives and Raptor Squad police arrested a second 24-year-old man in Cessnock.

He's been taken to Cessnock Police Station and is expected to also be charged with murder. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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. 

Speers Point Man To Face Court Following Police Pursuit Through Wallsend

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A young man from Speers Point is due to face court today, after allegedly leading police on a pursuit, and ramming into a number of cars in Wallsend yesterday.  

At about 6:55am, police initiated a pursuit on Newcastle Road in Wallsend, when the driver of a Volkswagen Polo failed to stop for a random breath test. 

Police allege the car then approached the intersection of Metcalfe and Thomas Streets, where it collided with two other vehicles and then fled the scene. 

The 23-year-old male driver was arrested nearby a short time later, and was assessed at the John Hunter Hospital, before being taken to Waratah Police Station.

He's been charged with multiple offences, including driving without a license. 

The young man was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court today (Thursday the 26th of October, 2023).  

Two Men Charged Over Alleged Carjacking In Maitland

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two men have been charged following an alleged carjacking at Maitland.

Just before 1:00pm on Tuesday the 12th of September, 2023, police were called to an aquatic centre on Les Darcy Drive at Maitland, following reports a car had been stolen.

Police were told two men approached two women in their 60s, before they allegedly fled in a vehicle belonging to the women.

Officers say the vehicle was destroyed by fire near Singleton later the same night.

Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man from Raymond Terrace was arrested at a home on Barton Avenue in Singleton on Wednesday the 13th of September.

He's been charged with multiple offences and was refused bail, to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday the 8th of November.

Following further inquiries, another 47-year-old Rutherford man was arrested at Maitland Police Station at about 3:00pm yesterday (Tuesday the 26th of September, 2023). 

He was also refused bail to appear before Maitland Local Court today. 

31-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Gateshead Double Shooting

BY OLIVIA DILLON

 

A police operation in Wallsend has resulted in a man being arrested over an alleged shooting in Lake Macquarie last week.

It comes after an investigation was launched last Thursday (the 21st of September, 2023), when a 42-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were discovered with gunshot wounds on Cassia Crescent at Gateshead.

Following inquiries, heavily armed officers and Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Detectives attended a unit block on Bousfield Street in Wallsend yesterday afternoon (Monday the 25th of September, 2023).  

 

It was there they arrested a 31-year-old man in relation to the double shooting.

During a search of the property, police located two firearms which were seized for further forensic examination.

The man's been charged with multiple offenses, including shoot with intent to murder, and was refused bail.

He's due to face Newcastle Local Court today (Tuesday the 26th of September, 2023). 

Image: NSW Police

Image: NSW Police

Newcastle Man Charged Over Dubbo Murder

BY OLIVIA DILLON 

 

A man from Newcastle has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of a man in the state’s Central West.

Just after midnight on Wednesday the 16th of August, 2023, emergency services were called to a home on Margaret Crescent in Dubbo, following reports of a stabbing.

Upon arrival, officers found a 39-year-old man suffering multiple stab wounds to his chest.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.

A crime scene was established, and an investigation was launched into the incident. 

 

Following inquiries, at about 10:30am yesterday (Tuesday the 19th of September, 2023), detectives attended a correctional facility in Grafton and arrested a 39-year-old man from Newcastle.

He's since been charged with murder and refused bail.  

He'll face Dubbo Local Court today. 

Five Teenagers Arrested Over Alleged Violent Home Invasion In Merewether

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A man's been stabbed in the stomach during an alleged home invasion in Merewether overnight.

Just before 3:00am on Tuesday the 19th of September, police were called to a home on Coane Street, following reports of a home invasion.

They were told four people forced their way into the home before two occupants confronted them.

During a resulting altercation, a 49-year-old male occupant was stabbed in the abdomen, and a 75-year old woman suffered minor injuries.

The alleged attackers fled the scene.

They were both taken to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment and it's understood the man is in a critical condition.

Officers attached to the Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and arrested five teenagers, two boys and three girls, a short time later.

They were taken to Newcastle Police Station to assist police with their inquiries. 

Teenage Motorcycle Rider Caught Travelling 100km Over The Speed Limit In Muswellbrook

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A young man from Muswellbrook has been caught travelling more than 100km over the speed limit at the weekend.

A number of community members reported seeing two sports-style motorcycle riders driving recklessly in the Muswellbrook area last Friday night (the 8th of September, 2023). 

Officers soon located one of the young males on Maitland Road, and while they interacted with him, were approached by the second rider on a modified 2007 Yamaha R6.

It's estimated the driver passed police, travelling at around 160km/h in a 50 zone.

Due to the high speed and wet weather conditions, police did not initiate a pursuit.

Just after 1:00am on Saturday morning, officers located the 18-year-old rider off the New England Highway at Muswellbrook, and it was revealed he held a learners license.

He was arrested and his license was suspended and confiscated.

He's due to face local court on the 19th of September, 2023.

 

Image: NSW Police

 

 

 

Two Charged Over Alleged Car Break-Ins at Wallsend

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two men have been charged following several alleged car break-ins at Wallsend. 

Just before 3:00am on Saturday (the 9th of September, 2023), Newcastle City Police were patrolling the Wallsend area when they were flagged down by members of the public who said two men had allegedly broken into several cars nearby.

A short time later, the officers stopped two men, aged 22 and 39, on Minmi Road at Wallsend and seized a number of items of interest, including tools, six mobile phones, keys, medication, syringes, a box of ammunition, ID documents, letters, and two knives.

Police believe the items had been taken during the car break-ins.

The two men were taken to Waratah Police Station and they were both charged with multiple theft, break and enter charges. 

They were refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Monday the 11th of September). 

Two Arrested, Drugs and Firearms Seized During Property Search In Maitland

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two men have been charged and guns and weapons have been seized, following a search warrant being carried out at a property near Maitland.

Earlier this month, police launched an investigation relating to firearms and the supply of drugs in the Maitland area.

Following inquiries, police executed a search warrant at a property on Champion Crescent at Gillieston Heights at about 8:30am yesterday (Wednesday the 6th of September). 

A search of the property allegedly revealed several items of interest including two firearms, an extendible baton, electronic devices, and various drugs, including methamphetamine. 

The two male occupants, aged 35 and 37, were arrested before being taken to Maitland Police Station.

The younger man was charged with 10 drug and firearm offences. 

The older man was charged with resisting police. 

Both were refused bail to appear before Maitland Local Court today (Thursday the 7th of September). 

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). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Men Charged Over Another Alleged Copper Theft

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two men have been charged over another attempted copper theft in the region this week.

Police were called to a property on Wangi Road at Myuna Bay at about 5:00pm on Wednesday the 2nd of August 2023, following reports copper cables were being stolen.

It's there they spotted two men, aged 38 and 49, allegedly removing the copper cables and loading them into a vehicle.

The pair was arrested at the scene and taken to Toronto Police station.

They've been granted bail to appear before Toronto Local Court on the 29th of August. 

BREAKING! Man Charged Over The Murder Of Anthony Nugent

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two men have been arrested in relation to the shooting of Hamilton South local Anthony Nugent last year. 

The 57-year-old was shot in the chest at the front door of his Fowler Street unit at about 11:00pm on the 6th of September 2022. 

Detectives will allege it was a targeted attack linked to the black market gun trade. 

Following enquiries, detectives linked to Strike Force Alcheringa searched a property on Station Street at Waratah yesterday (1st of August 2023), where they arrested a 26-year-old man. 

He's since been charged with murder. 

A second man from Macquarie Hills was also arrested this morning (2nd of August 2023) and is reportedly assisting police with enquires from Campbelltown Police Station. 

So far he has not been charged. 

Anthony Nugent 

Man Charged After Gun Found In A Car At Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A man is before court today, charged with traffic and firearm offences following a vehicle search at Raymond Terrace.

About 9:50am yesterday, Traffic and Highway officers were patrolling the Raymond Terrace area, when they saw the driver of a car stop in a driveway on Irrawang Street and run from the vehicle.

A subsequent search of the car allegedly revealed a firearm located inside.

Following inquiries, a 37-year-old man was arrested at a home on Glenelg Street a short time later.

He was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he was charged with multiple offences. 

He was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court today. 

Stolen Motorbike Rider to be Charged After Police Pursuit

 BY OLIVIA DILLON

A man's expected to be charged today, after leading Hunter police on a pursuit overnight.

Police allege they spotted a stolen motorbike on South Street at Windale at about 6:45pm, and followed it to the Homemaker Centre at Bennetts Green where they initiated a pursuit.

After it was deemed too unsafe to continue the chase along the Pacific Highway, Pol-Air was called in to follow the bike.

The rider attempted to turn at the intersection of Kirkdale Drive and Charlestown Road, but lost control and crashed.

He fled the scene but was apprehended and arrested a short time later after a foot pursuit.

He did not have any serious injuries but was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he remained overnight.

He'll be released and charged today. 

Women Charged Over Adamstown Fire

BY OLIVIA DILLON

 

A woman has been arrested and charged, following a suspicious fire at Adamstown last year.

Emergency services were called to a property on Dibbs Steet at about 4:30am on Tuesday the 26th of April, following reports of a fire.

Upon arrival, police found a number of vehicles alight, with fire spreading to a nearby three-bedroom house.

Several vehicles and the house were destroyed, however, no one was injured as a result of the blaze.

A crime scene was established and detectives established Strike Force Tinebank to investigate.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 27-year-old woman at Thomas Street in Cardiff, at about 11:30am yesterday. 

 

The woman's been charged with several offences, including destroying property in company using fire, possession of prohibited drugs, and custody of a knife in a public place. 

  

She was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Charged Over Alleged Hunter Valley Police Pursuit

BY OLIVIA DILLON

 

Four people will face court today after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through the Hunter yesterday.

At about 9:00am, Traffic and Highway Patrol officers detected a Toyota Hilux allegedly travelling at high speed on Broke Road at Pokolbin.

When the driver failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated through Wollombi, with road spikes successfully deployed at Paynes Crossing.

The vehicle stopped at a nearby property and the four occupants fled, before allegedly stealing a Nissan ute parked nearby and driving off.

Police deployed road spikes again a short time later, stopping the vehicle at Sweetmans Creek, where the occupants fled into bushland.

Following an extensive foot pursuit, a 37-year-old woman and three men were arrested and taken to Cessnock Police Station. 

They've been charged with a combined 43 offences, including using a weapon to avoid apprehension.