Woman Accused in Rideshare and Shooting Incident Granted Bail
A 20-year-old woman, Terleaha Williams-Oliver, has been granted bail after a court determined she does not pose a risk to the community. The case involves allegations of her being part of a criminal plan to fire a semiautomatic rifle at a family home in Sydney’s west. Police believe this was a targeted attack.
Williams-Oliver is one of three individuals accused in the incident. The other two are Steven Mate, 30, and Christopher Leonard, 31. According to reports, the trio allegedly conducted a drive-by shooting at a home in Mount Druitt in May 2025. They were seen driving a dark-coloured hatchback and allegedly fired 26 rounds into the house before driving off.
Messages between the co-accused suggest they planned to “go there, spray it, drive for a bit and get out.” At the time of the shooting, seven adults and four young children were inside the home, but no one was injured.
More details of the incident came to light as Williams-Oliver sought bail in the NSW Supreme Court. She is accused of booking a rideshare for one of her co-accused following the shooting. Prosecutors claim she was involved in a plan to target the boyfriend of one of the home’s occupants.
Williams-Oliver was arrested and placed on remand in December, facing charges including firing a firearm into a dwelling place, participating in a criminal group, and possessing an unregistered firearm.
Justice Sarah Huggett granted her bail on Monday after she was approved for a drug rehabilitation program on the NSW Central Coast. Prosecutor Ben Edye did not oppose her release.
The judge noted that Williams-Oliver had experienced prior trauma and had been diagnosed with psychological and psychiatric issues. As a vulnerable person in custody due to her First Nations status, the court believed she would not reoffend or pose a risk to the community under the strict conditions of the 12-week rehab program and additional bail conditions.
After her release from Dillwynia Prison on Tuesday, Williams-Oliver will have to immediately attend the rehab centre. She has also been barred from drinking alcohol or taking illicit drugs while on bail.
All three co-accused will next appear at Penrith Local Court on May 8. None have entered pleas.
Key Details of the Case
- The incident occurred in May 2025 when a dark-coloured hatchback drove by a home in Mount Druitt.
- Steven Mate and Christopher Leonard are alleged to have fired 26 rounds into the premises.
- A message between the three co-accused suggested a plan to “go there, spray it, drive for a bit and get out.”
- Seven adults and four young children were inside the home at the time, but no one was injured.
- Terleaha Williams-Oliver is accused of booking a rideshare for one of her co-accused after the shooting.
- She faces charges including firing a firearm into a dwelling place, participating in a criminal group, and possessing an unregistered firearm.
- Justice Sarah Huggett granted her bail after she was approved for a drug rehabilitation program on the NSW Central Coast.
- The judge considered her vulnerability due to prior trauma and psychological issues.
- Williams-Oliver must attend a rehab centre upon release and is prohibited from consuming alcohol or illicit drugs.
- All three co-accused will appear in court on May 8, with no pleas entered yet.
