POLICE are targeting jet ski users at the Patterson River boat ramp this summer. A police operation took place in late November – the Water Police Squad, Public Order Response Team, and Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section teamed with Safe Transport Victoria officers to conduct random licence and vessel checks at the boat ramp.A jet ski rider from Narre Warren South is expected to be charged with several marine offences after he was allegedly caught driving unlicensed while over the legal alcohol limit. Police say he blew 0.075 during a breath test.More than 135 vehicle and vessel checks were…
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A MAN is wanted after allegedly driving a stolen car to try and rob a Carrum Downs house.Police allege that at around 10.50am on 20 November, a man went to a house on O’Gradys Road in a stolen 2022 grey Toyota Kluger with stolen licence plates 1MZ3FM. The man accessed the front and back doors of the house and victim’s car but left without taking anything, police say.Victoria Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughON Friday next, the civic fathers will again sit around the council table in solemn conclave, as of yore, at the usual – the very ordinary – monthly meeting.What the old and tired rep resentatives have accomplished in the past on behalf of the ratepayers as a whole, is, perhaps, too insignificant to necessitate the services of a brass band being brought into prominence to herald the deeds of the would be heroes.An organ, sounding forth, with reverberating chords of despair, the “Dead March” would be infinitely more appropriate.In days bygone, the policy of the council would…
A FRANKSTON-based paramedic has raised more than $30,000 for men’s health by taking part in Movember.Chelsea resident Rohan Anstey, who works in the Frankston region, raised the money over the course of last month. He promised that if he raised $100,000 he would change his legal name to “Mohan” – although he fell short of his fundraising target he still raised a huge sum for charity.Anstey said that his experience working as a paramedic inspired him to get involved. “As a paramedic working in intensive care, we get called to lots of jobs where men’s health has been neglected, especially…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two people in Mordialloc. Officers were called to a property on James Street just before 11am on Tuesday morning after reports two bodies had been located. A 41-year-old Mordialloc woman and 38-year-old St Kilda man were located deceased at the address. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident is yet to be determined, however at this stage detectives are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter. Police also believe the parties involved were known to each other. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333…