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The Hunter Valley Police District was established on the 14th of January 2018. The Hunter Valley PD is the largest geographical command in the Northern Region Area Police Force covering 18,360 square kilometers with a population of approximately 108,645. It extends from the farmlands of Casillas and Merriwa in the West, to the large horse studs near Scone and Murrurundi in the north, through to the best w**e country in Australia to the south. The District features a very successful blend of agriculture, power generation, viticulture, equine industry and coal mining. Scone is also considered to be the Horse Capital of Australia and Pokolbin one of NSW most popular Tourist Attractions. The District operates two 24-hour Police Stations at Cessnock and Muswellbrook. Our Singleton Station provides a 24-hour policing response. There are three policing sectors, Cessnock, Singleton and Muswellbrook incorporating 14 police stations all together; Branxton, Bulga, Cassilis, Denman, Jerrys Plains, Kurri Kurri, Merriwa, Moonan Flat, Murrurundi, Scone and Wollombi. MUSWELLBROOK Police Station
26 William Street,
Muswellbrook 2333
Ph: (02 ) 65426999

SINGLETON Police Station
22 Hunter Street, Singleton 2330
Ph: (02) 65787499

CESSNOCK Police Station
1 Cumberland St, Cessnock 2325
Ph: (02) 49910199

In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000)

The Hunter Valley PD has a diverse and complex policing environment, but one which caters for all interests. We are fostering a workforce which is flexible and with a culture of capable and professional police with a focus on developing and supporting our staff to provide a quality policing service to the community. The Hunter Valley PD is committed to the prevention, disruption and response to crime. Our police take pride in their proactive approach to policing and the swift follow-up of crime. There is a focus on local policing, where our police are part of the communities they serve. Our police take ownership of problems that present, and we have a high focus on enhancing the personal safety of the people that live, work and visit our District.

Residents of Aberdare - can you help?Cessnock Police are appealing for residents of Aberdare to upload any CCTV or other...
07/10/2026

Residents of Aberdare - can you help?

Cessnock Police are appealing for residents of Aberdare to upload any CCTV or other imagery that may assist in investigating the theft of memorial plaques from Aberdare Cemetery between the evening of 6 October and the morning of 7 October.

If you can assist with video footage, click on the link below or scan the QR code.

https://nswpf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/e92398653
Any other information please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au - information received is treated in strict confidence.

A big weekend ahead for us all in the Newcastle City Police District, Lake Macquarie Police District, Port Stephens Hunt...
02/10/2026

A big weekend ahead for us all in the Newcastle City Police District, Lake Macquarie Police District, Port Stephens Hunter Police District and Hunter Valley Police District.

Look after your mates tomorrow, Grand Final Day.

Double demerits are in force. Have your Plan B in place to get home.

Our 'sin bin' would be a terrible place to end up on a day that is 25 years in the making.

Go The KNIGHTS !!

More than $4 million worth of cannabis plants have been seized, and two men have been charged, after multiple search war...
02/10/2026

More than $4 million worth of cannabis plants have been seized, and two men have been charged, after multiple search warrants were executed in the Hunter Valley.

On Tuesday 21 July 2026, Hunter Valley Detectives and the Hunter Valley Proactive Crime Team executed a search warrant at a home in Cessnock.

During a search of the home, officers allegedly located an elaborate hydroponic cannabis cultivation setup and seized a total of 260 mature cannabis plants. Officers also seized cannabis seedlings, dried cannabis, and hydroponic equipment.

Further inquiries into the incident commenced by local police assisted by the State Crime Command's Drug and Fi****ms Squad under Operation Cages.

Following further inquiries, on Tuesday 29 September 2026 officers executed two crime scene warrants in Cessnock and Denman.

During the search at Denman, officers allegedly located and seized 280 cannabis plants and found the premises to be illegally connected to the power grid.

Two men – aged 36 and 56 – were arrested and taken to Cessnock and Muswellbrook Police Stations.

The younger man was charged with five offences including organises/conducts/assists drug premises, enhanced indoor cultivate cannabis for commercial purpose, divert/use electricity for generating etc system without authorisation.

The older man was charged with three offences including cultivate prohibited plant (greater than or equal to commercial quantity), and enhanced indoor cultivate cannabis for commercial purpose.

Both men were refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 on Wednesday 30 September 2026, where they were formally refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Following further inquiries, officers executed three search warrants yesterday (Thursday 1 October 2026) in Muswellbrook and Singleton Heights.

During the searches, 925 cannabis plants were allegedly located, and all three homes were found to be illegally connected to the power grid.

Across the operation to date, a total of 1465 cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed, with an estimated potential street value of approximately $4 million.

Inquiries are ongoing under Operation Cages.

28/09/2026

A service will be held in Newcastle tomorrow to commemorate National Police Remembrance Day.

When: 9:30am, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Where: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle West

National Police Remembrance Day is a day for police and the community to pause and honour officers whose lives have been lost while performing their duty as police officers. It is also a time to remember police officers who have lost their lives through illness or other circumstances.

27/09/2026

We are currently responding to several noise complaints across the Hunter Valley Police District.

25/09/2026

It is with incredible sadness that we honour Constable Mia Lay, who tragically died in the line of duty at Redfern this morning.

We extend our deepest condolences to Constable Lay’s family, loved ones, colleagues and friends.

This is a solemn day for the NSW Police Force and we stand united.

24/09/2026
24/09/2026

The NSW Police Force Academy are opening their doors on Saturday 26 September 2026! 👮

Are you interested in Joining the NSW Police Force and want to see behind the scenes?

Join us at the NSW Police Force Academy Open day and experience the world of policing with mock crime scenes, interactive displays and scenarios, facility tours, specialist police, and over 150 years of NSW Police Force history.

Must register to attend!

Register your attendance here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/new-south-wales-police-academy-open-day-tickets-1983729399033?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e1zoucw&fbclid=IwY2xjawUZaBNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR46E07ozkxPnBHnx_gh4cWGPeahzkOHGw44zgMMoRpxrf3tOdR7nBe9gu8DQQ_aem_4g_DCzIdm2ZeoBGhB_T66A

23/09/2026

Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in the Hunter Valley earlier this year. If you can assist, please anonymously contact https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ NSW 1800 333 000, quoting case number 87622611

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