Man Off to Court after Police Pursuit Through Wallsend

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man will face Newcastle Local Court today after a police pursuit through Wallsend.

At about 3:35pm yesterday police attempted to pull over a Holden Commodore Sedan on Sandgate Road, but the vehicle accelerated away initiating a pursuit.

The pursuit was terminated a short time later due to the manner of driving, but the vehicle was eventually located on Lorna Street, Waratah West.

The 31-year-old driver had fled into nearby swamp land and was found hiding in a creek by Police from the Dog Unit.

The man was discovered to be a disqualified driver and also subject to a firearms prohibition order.

Police searched him allegedly finding a small amount of methylamphetamine and then searched the vehicle allegedly finding a 12 gauge sawn off shotgun.

He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with possess prohibited drug (x2), drive whilst disqualified, police pursuit (Skye’s Law), possess prohibited firearm, and breach firearm prohibition order (x2).

The 31-year-old was refused bail to face court today.

Man Charged Over Fatal Hit and Run in New Lambton

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a man with his car in New Lambton.

At about 2:45am yesterday morning a 44-year-old man driving a Holden Statesman on Railway Road hit a 54-year-old man who stepped out on to the roadway.

The driver allegedly failed to stop, and drove from the scene.

The 54-year-old pedestrian suffered critical injuries and was rushed to John Hunter Hospital where he sadly died a short time later.

A crime scene was established, and at about 8am yesterday police arrested the 44-year-old man allegedly responsible for the incident.

He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death, fail to stop and render assistance after impact causing death, negligent driving occasioning death, fail to stop and assist after impact causing injury, and not give particulars to injured person.

He was granted conditional bail and will face Newcastle Local Court on January 25.

Police are still appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

Son Charged with the Murder of His Father in Maryland

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A 21-year-old man will face Newcastle Local Court today, charged with the stabbing murder of his father in Maryland last night.

Police were called to Delray Court, Maryland just after 9 o'clock last night following reports of an assault.

Officers arrived to find a 52-year-old man lying in a front yard with multiple stab wounds from a knife to his chest and stomach.

Detective Chief Inspector Peter Mahon.

Detective Chief Inspector Peter Mahon said it appears the incident was sparked by an argument between the father and son over a phone.

"The investigation has revealed a 52-year-old male and his 21-year-old son were involved in an argument. We don't know what the argument was about at this stage. At about 9:15pm last night, the father has left the premises followed by his son and a further argument took place,"

"During that argument police will allege the son stabbed his father several times. The ambulance was called with the assistance of neighbours, and unfortunately, the father was unable to be revived and he passed away at the scene."

The Police Dog Unit was called in to track down the 21-year-old who was found in neighbouring parkland 1.5 kilometres away from the scene.

He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was refused bail and charged with murder to appear at court today.

Detective Chief Inspector Mahon said the man refused to be interviewed by police.

The phone which the argument was allegedly over was found in parkland by the Police Dog Unit while they were searching for the son.

Detective Chief Inspector Mahon is thankful to the neighbours who tried to help the man in what was a tragic situation.

"It's happened in a person's front yard and they've witnessed it. So it was just tragic for everyone. Especially at this time of the year being Christmas."

Former Anglican Priest Charged over Alleged Sexual Assault of 15yo

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A former senior Anglican priest has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a then 15-year-old boy in 1991.

Following a referral from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to Newcastle Police on the matter in 2016, Strike Force Arinya was formed to investigate the allegations.

Investigations led strike force officers to a Kotara home where they arrested a 75-year-old man just before 8:30am.

He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault.

He was granted conditional bail and fronts Newcastle Local Court on December 7.

Police still investigating after shots fired at Wallsend

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Two men have been released pending further inquiries after shots were fired into a home unit in Newcastle on Friday night.

Police say just before 11pm on 1st September, members of the public contacted police after two gun shots were heard on Abbott Street at Wallsend.

Police attended and spoke to several residents and secured several items - they were also approached by one resident who showed them gun shot damage to the walls of his unit.

Several crime scenes were established but no firearms were located, and thankfully there were no reports of any injuries.

Two men, a 30-year-old and 33-year-old, were the two spoken to by police at Waratah Police Station but were released.

Investigators from Newcastle City LAC have appealed to the community for anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately.

BREAKING! Man Injured During Violent Home Invasion

BY IAN CROUCH

A resident has suffered a knife wound during a violent home invasion at Wallsend.

Police say a man in his 20's forced his way though the back door of the home on Close Street at about 8.45pm last night.

Four adults and two pre-school children were at home at the time.

A struggle ensued with the occupants before the intruder left the house.

A 27-year-old man suffered a laceration to his arm - he's undergone surgery overnight at the John Hunter Hospital.

The intruder is described as being about 185 centimetres tall with a solid build and a meduim complexion.

Police believe it wasn't a random attack but are appealing for anyone with information to contact Waratah Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Fears For Missing Lambton Teenager UPDATED

BY IAN CROUCH

Police hold concerns for the welfare of a missing Lambton teenager.

15-year-old Maygan Hubble was reported missing last week after leaving her family home and has not been seen or heard from since.

Maygan's sister, Karlee has posted a message on Maygan's Facebook page saying "I Am Missing" -  urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to get in contact.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Waratah Police on (02) 4926 6599.

Missing Teen Maygan Hubble Picture: Maygan Hubble Facebook

Update Tues 7/3/17:

A public appeal to find Maygan has been successful, with the 15-year-old found safe and well yesterday afternoon.

Maygan's family thanked the public for their help.

Man to Face Court After Elermore Vale Robbery

BY GEORGIA LUPTON

A man is expected to face Newcastle Local Court today following an aggravated robbery in Elermore Vale.

At around 3:30 Tuesday morning, a woman left her house on Croudace Road, where she was allegedly approached by the 35 year old offender.

The man allegedly threatened the woman, demanding the keys to her car before hitting her over the face with a small metal object.

The woman is believed to have handed over the keys, with the man allegedly fleeing the scene.

Police officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command investigated the incident and located the car.

Inquiries lead officers to Michael Street, Jesmond, where the man was arrested just before midday yesterday.

He was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with aggravated robbery.

He was refused bail.