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Notorious Mongol bikie Troy Mercanti has had a legal win after police dropped a displaying gang insignia charge during a court hearing on Thursday. 

BikiesPremiumMercanti has gang tattoo charge dropped by police

Notorious Mongols bikie Troy Mercanti has had a legal win after police dropped a displaying gang insignia charge during a court hearing on Thursday.

Caleb Runciman

Police Commissioner Col Blanch.

PoliceCommentsPremiumPolice warn Perth anti-immigration march must be peaceful

WA’s top cop says the organisers of an anti-immigration march in the Perth CBD at the weekend want to have a ‘very peaceful’ demonstration, warning that any crime will face the ‘full force of the law.’

Caleb Runciman

WA Police Union president Dave Flaherty said the police force is heading for a staffing crisis.

WA NewsPremiumWA Police Union issues dire warning of staffing crisis

WA’s police force is just a few years away from a staffing crisis, with one particular cohort set to leave in droves, the industry’s union has warned.

Oliver Lane

Adrian Robert Russell.

Courts & justicePremiumTobacco shooter accused’s family request denied

A 29-year-old carpenter charged over a string of shootings targeting tobacco stores has appeared in court.

Caitlin Vinci and Jessica Evensen

Sen. Const. Michael Fazio was recognised for four decades of service in the police force.

LONG SERVICEPremium“Can’t say it’s been boring”: Albany cop on 40 years service

After four decades of service, seven postings and thousands of call-outs, Sen. Const. Michael Fazio said policing is still as exciting a job it was when he first joined up as a fresh-faced 18-year-old.

Melissa Sheil

Major Crash Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

WA NewsPremiumPerth driver badly hurt after hitting tree in police chase

The young driver is in hospital with serious injuries after the late-night chase in a southern suburb.

Jessica Evensen

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said he would not publicly say what funding conversations he has had with the government.

WA NewsOpposition queries funding for major summer police operation

A major police operation to manage the busy summer period is yet to have funding committed, sparking concerns from the State Opposition that it had been discontinued.

Oliver Lane

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch on his way out of WA Parliament after the Budget Estimates hearing on police.

PolicePremiumVictorian police shooting ‘our number one fear’: Col Blanch

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has spoken out after two officers were shot dead in the line of duty in regional Victoria.

Jessica Evensen

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PolicePolice find young man after alleged removal of ankle monitor

Geraldton police have located and arrested an 18-year-old man after the alleged removal of electronic tracker.

Jessica Evensen

Retired Sergeant Damien Smith and retired Senior Constable Graeme Forbes were recognised for their service to WA Police.

Awards ceremony PremiumService and bravery honoured at Great Southern police awards

Decades of protecting the community were rewarded on Thursday as 11 police officers were recognised for their longstanding, dedicated service in the Great Southern police awards ceremony.

Melissa Sheil

Police Commissioner Col Blanch with certificate of appreciation recipients' Mark Cavanough and Marlon Edwards and Great Southern Superintendent Jon Munday at the ceremony.

Brave duoPremiumBrave men honoured after rescuing woman from armed chase

Two courageous Albany men have been formally honoured by WA Police for their bravery after they intervened to help a woman who was allegedly being chased by an armed man near BodyCare gym last month.

Melissa Sheil

Police have charged a Bassendean woman over the Leederville assault.

CrimeBassendean woman charged after bar staff bitten

A 42-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly biting a member of staff after being asked to leave a Leederville venue last month. 

Jessica Evensen

A young Perth man accused of ‘trading and selling’ child exploitation material when he was a teenager has been granted bail. 

CRIMEPremiumYoung man accused of selling child abuse material gets bail

A young Perth man accused of ‘trading and selling’ child exploitation material when he was a teenager has been granted bail. 

Caleb Runciman

Police and contractors have spent the morning clearing bullets of the Guildford Road in Maylands. PIctured is the scene at the intersection of Guildford Rd and First Ave Justin Benson-Cooper

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Cops sweep up thousands of bullet casings in Perth’s east

Police officers have been seen sweeping up empty bullet casings on a major road in Perth’s eastern suburbs.

The police officer is airlifted from Northam Hospital.

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Police officer badly hurt in horror crash near Northam

A police officer has been seriously injured after the police car he was in crashed with a semi-trailer while on highway patrol duties near Northam.

Caleb Runciman and Shannon Hampton

Police Commissioner Col Blanch supports WA Police repurposing seized e-scooters by deliberately planting them outside local shopping centres in a bid to lure and catch thieves.

CrimeCommentsPremiumSeized e-scooters being used in Perth shopping centre sting

WA Police are repurposing seized e-scooters and using them in a novel way to catch out criminals.

Jessica Evensen

The WA Health Department inspected more than 1600 tobacconists between January 1 last year and August 13, seizing 460,000 cigarettes.

CrimeCommentsPremiumTobacco wars: Tougher laws on illegal cigarettes on horizon

Premier Roger Cook, senior ministers and police held a meeting last week to discuss tougher penalties for stores selling illicit tobacco products smuggled into the country by organised criminals. 

Caleb Runciman

Senior Constable Mark Cooper, who was assaulted while trying to arrest a youth during an e-ridable ride-out to Optus Stadium.

Courts & JusticePremiumBoy who bashed cop admits ‘cheek,’ insists self-defence

A teenager who assaulted a policeman in a mob attack at Optus Stadium says the officer should have told him to ‘stop being a smart arse’ and called for back-up.

Rebecca Le May

Pilot Sebastian Robinson and Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright on a crocodile egg collecting mission in January 2016.

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Bombshell bucks party revelation at Outback Wrangler trial

A witness has told the jury in Matt Wright’s trial that chopper crash pilot Sebastian Robinson rarely used cocaine and he only saw him consume it once — at a bucks party on the celebrity croc-wrangler’s boat.

Kristin Shorten

A 30-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene.

WA NewsCops seek help from public over fatal crash in Perth’s north

Police are appealing for information after a man was hit and killed by a car in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Kazem ‘Kaz’ Hamad is one of Australia’s most wanted criminals.

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The untouchable crime boss bringing tobacco wars to Perth

Meet the crime lord behind the illegal cigarette trade that has sparked extortion, standover tactics, fire bombings and now drive-by shootings.

Ben Harvey and Caleb Runciman

There was a strong police presence at Mt Lawley Senior High School on Friday afternoon. Carwyn Monck

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Specialist police descend on school over shooting threat

Officers from the State security investigation group have descended on a Perth high school after a TikTok video containing a threat to ‘shoot up the school’ went viral.

Bethany Hiatt & Jessica Evensen

A deepfake, AI generated video has been generated to ‘spread misinformation about WA’s firearm laws,’ police have warned.

WA NewsVideoCommentsPremiumWA Police targeted in ‘concerning’ deepfake video

WA Police says it has been targeted by deepfake scammers seeking to spread misinformation about the State’s new firearm laws, prompting a warning to the public.

Rhianna Mitchell

A man is on the run after abandoning his car and escaping into bushland.

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Police hunt for Perth driver who escaped into bushland

A man is on the run after abandoning his car in East Cannington and disappearing into bushland.

Caitlin Vinci