A man has been charged over alleged drug offences following the execution of a search warrant in Lake Macquarie today.

In November 2015, police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command launched an investigation into the alleged supply of cannabis in the Glendale area.

Following further inquiries, officers from the Special Operations Group executed a search warrant at a home on Neville Street, Glendale, today (Wednesday 6 April 2016).

During a subsequent search of the property officers located and seized cannabis and a number of cannabis plants.

A 27-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Toronto Police Station, where he was charged with drug supply (over indictable quantity), and cultivate prohibited plant.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Toronto Local Court on Wednesday 20 April 2016.

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a woman wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Racquel Leanne Akers, aged 34, is currently wanted by virtue of an outstanding drug court warrant.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, fair complexion, about 160 to 165cm tall, of thin build and her hair may be dyed.

Ms Akers is believed to frequent the Newcastle, Maitland and Cessnock areas.

Anyone who sees Ms Akers or knows her current whereabouts is urged not to approach her, but to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999, Waratah Police on (02) 4926 6599 or Crime Stoppers.

Police are appealing for information after an ATM was damaged at Charlestown last month.

Just after 9pm on Wednesday 16 March 2016, an ATM sustained damage.

As investigations into the matter continue, officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command have released CCTV images of three men and a woman who they believe can assist with inquiries.

The woman is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in her 20s, about 170-180cm tall with a medium/heavy build.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his to mid to late 20s, about 175-185cm tall with a medium build.

A man will face court today following an alleged incident at a Newcastle park yesterday.

Between 6.30pm and 8pm (Tuesday 5 April 2016), police will allege a 36-year-old man started swearing at a number of small children playing in a park at Mayfield.

A number of parents confronted the man who allegedly swore at them as well.

Police from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and spoke to the man who allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication.

The man was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with use offensive language in a public place and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Wednesday 6 April 2016).