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Man jailed over terrifying late night naked burglary

A man who broke into his elderly neighbour’s Balga home while he was ‘stark naked’ to steal money but then pinned her down and punched her several times has a history of publicly exposing himself.

Emily Moulton

Investigation continues FIFO worker may have raped 20 women, cops reveal

An Ascot father accused of drugging and raping two women he met via the Sugar Daddy website could face more charges after police discovered video footage of 20 more alleged victims.

Emily Moulton and Brianna Dugan

sickening crimesNollamara man admits sharing child abuse material

A Nollamara man who was investigated after a tip-off from US authorities has admitted accessing and transmitting child exploitation material over several years in both WA and South Australia.

Shannon Hampton

‘Kill threats’ Lawyers question if McGowan kill threat accused fit to plead

Lawyers for a Perth man accused of threatening to kill Premier Mark McGowan over his vaccine mandates are investigating whether he is mentally fit to plead to charges against him.

Shannon Hampton

Heinous crime Second man charged over fatal ‘mistaken identity’ shooting

A second man has been charged with murder following the Landsdale shooting of Ralph Matthews-Cox at his suburban home.

Brianna Dugan

Sickening attacksIdentity of man accused of drugging, raping women revealed

An Ascot father has been charged after he allegedly drugged and raped two women he met via an online dating site.

Brianna Dugan

“Disgusting and vile”Man avoids jail for spitting at cop’s face

A South West magistrate has slammed a Busselton man’s behaviour as “disgusting and vile” after he spat in a police officer’s face while being arrested outside a popular marketplace.

Carly Laden

No further punishmentNo further punishment over hospital bashing

A Busselton teenager has avoided further punishment despite playing a part in a brutal bashing in the midst of a family feud.

Carly Laden

Extortion claimsPier Street fatal crash accused to stay behind bars

A Supreme Court judge has refused to grant bail to an accused killer driver who allegedly ploughed his luxury SUV into a crowd on Pier Street in Perth’s CBD, despite claims he was an extortion target in jail.

Shannon Hampton

‘Freedom’ bidScarbs toilet rape accused wants home detention bail removed

Details of Vincenzo Mineo’s bid to be able to move freely around Perth were revealed during his latest court appearance as the 36-year-old faces charges over the rape of a woman in a Scarborough toilet block.

Emily Moulton

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COVID breacher’s plea for money after dog ‘killed’ by croc

A backpacker who flouted WA quarantine rules following her arrival from NT after her dog was eaten by a crocodile is looking for donations to continue her legal fight — as she awaits deportation back to Canada.

Sarah Steger

Court actionBlindsided developer Dempsey chases soured Cott deal damages

Premium builder Gary Dempsey Developments has launched a Supreme Court action after having a Cottesloe luxury apartment project pulled from under it.

Neale Prior

Vaccine battleAnti-vax cop’s lawyers admit COVID jab ‘safe and effective’

Lawyers for vaccine reluctant police officer Ben Falconer have admitted in court that COVID-19 jabs are ‘safe and effective’ — but still want to know the reasons behind the vaccine mandate for all WA cops.

Tim Clarke

Legal shotPalmer in new threat to sue WA for $50 million

Clive Palmer has revealed that he plans to launch fresh legal action against the State Government — this time a claim for $50 million — in a bizarre interview on Perth radio.

Peter Law

Dangerous driving Man pleads guilty to crash that killed car club boss

The man behind the wheel of a vehicle that caused the crash which killed WA Sporting Car Club general manager Andrew Stachewicz has pleaded guilty.

Victoria Rifici

Bail changeWhy sex accused Perth psych is allowed to retain computer

A former child psychiatrist accused of sexually abusing nine patients — having already avoided jail for filming young boys urinating — has been given permission to use the internet. Here’s why

Shannon Hampton

Terrifying ordealMan ‘wields samurai sword’ during tense police stand-off

Police spent more than an hour allegedly negotiating with 41-year-old Abaddon Quinn in Maylands, who they allege was armed with the historical weapon in a way that may cause fear.

Brianna Dugan

Guilty pleasAlbany man at centre of hostage drama pleads guilty

The man made threats of violence to a woman and four children whom he detained unlawfully.

Kellie Balaam

Jail timeAlbany man jailed over knife and meat cleaver threats

The 33-year-old was jailed for a term of three years and six months backdated to April 21 last when he was taken into custody.

Kellie Balaam

‘Unwanted advances’Judge blasts Freo bartender in sentencing for sex assault

A WA judge has slammed a Fremantle bartender who sexually assaulted his colleague after offering to walk her home, saying he not only ignored her wishes but also violated the ‘sanctity’ of her body.

Emily Moulton

“Grow up”Man guilty of firing rifle, evading police told to ‘grow up’

A Bunbury man who shot an unlicensed rifle and was involved in a high-speed police pursuit was told to “grow up” before receiving immediate imprisonment for his behaviour.

Amy Johnston

No further punishmentNo fine over spilt milk for teenager

A 14-year-old boy has avoided further punishment after shoplifting several cartons of flavoured milk from the Bunbury Farmer’s Market while armed with a small knife.

Carly Laden

Reckless drivingTeenager loses licence after clocking 124km/h

An 18-year-old Australind man’s bad day at work has proved costly after he was fined for travelling down a South West road at double the posted speed limit.

Carly Laden

Historic chargesMan admits to engaging in incest with sister

A South West man has admitted to inciting his biological sister to engage in sexual activity with him while in the family home during the 1990s.

Carly Laden