Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Frankston last night. It’s believed a 58-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son were at their Dandenong Road West home when there was a knock on the door about 11pm. The woman answered the door and was allegedly confronted by a 45-year-old male with a knife. A scuffle ensured and the teen came to check on his mother. A further confrontation between the two males has occurred, resulting in the 45-year-old man being fatally stabbed in the upper body. The man died at the scene and residents…
Author: Bayside News
A MAN was allegedly caught driving four times over the alcohol limit in Keysborough on Monday night, 13 September. Police were called and told that a Mitsubishi Outlander had crashed into street signs at the intersection of Springvale and Cheltenham Roads at about 9.20pm. Police arrived and conducted an evidentiary breath test on the driver, which allegedly returned a reading of 0.207. Police say they expect to charge the 37-year-old Keysborough resident with drink driving and other traffic related offences. Anyone who saw the car has been asked by police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit…
A MAN allegedly carrying guns in his car was arrested in Aspendale last week. Police began pursuing a black Mercedes on the Monash Freeway near Ernst Wanke Road at around 1.50am on 8 September. Police arrested a man shortly afterwards in Aspendale. Police allege that they found four firearms, drugs, and cash inside the car. A 32-year-old man from Narre Warren has been charged with possession of a traffickable quantity of unregistered firearms, possess category C or D longarm firearm, contravention of a Firearm Prohibition Order, possess cartridge ammunition whilst not the holder of a licence under the Firearms Act,…
KINGSTON Council has asked for help from residents as it drafts its submission to the Suburban Rail Loop’s Environmental Effects Statement hearings. Council has opposed the state government’s plans to put stabling for the rail loop on the site of a former landfill in Heatherton. The land had been earmarked for a regional sporting facility. An EES process is currently underway to evaluate the plans. Kingston Council is in the process of putting together its submission, and has asked for interested community members to contribute. Kingston councillor Hadi Saab said “we have assembled a team of experts to assist us…
VOUCHERS to be used at the Frankston Arts Centre or Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre are being sent out to Frankston residents. Frankston Council approved the intuitive in their most recent budget. It is estimated to cost $1.1 million to ratepayers. The voucher can also be used for a $25 at-call hard waste collection. Frankston councillor Brad Hill said “the vouchers will give ratepayers the opportunity to experience these facilities for the first time or for regular patrons to continue to enjoy them for a reduced price when restrictions ease. This is the first time council has issued vouchers since the…