Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man following an incident in Langwarrin where two police officers were assaulted last week. Officers had been patrolling the Langwarrin area when they located an unoccupied stolen car on Aqueduct Road. A man and a woman approached the officers and allegedly attempted to get into the stolen car. A fight ensued during which a female officer was punched in the face. It is also alleged that the male offender attempted to grab a police firearm while threatening to kill officers and encouraged his counterpart to get into the car and run the…
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KIDS at the Frankston Arts Centre will leave with a few more tricks up their sleeves this school holidays. Leading circus company Circa will host circus workshops at the Arts Centre next month. From 3 July to 8 July. Circa’s Danger Club students will work together to create and perform while exploring the art of danger. Teenager Teagan signed up for Danger Club after training with the former Hip Cat Circus Program out of Frankston Arts Centre. “I like circus because it gives me a way to express myself. I have missed performing during lockdowns and am looking forward to…
A MAN who forced entry into Chisholm TAFE, Frankston, last month stole a number of hand held power tools from a store room. The man entered Building B through a construction area by removing a plywood board, 1.35-2.17am, Wednesday 19 May. He is described as Caucasian, mid/late 60s, medium build, grey hair with receding hairline, wearing a long navy blue raincoat, navy pants, black boots and carrying a green reusable shopping bag. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Brendan Fontana at Frankston CIU, 97845535 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times…
A LANGWARRIN man is wanted in relation to alleged serious assaults on police and threats to kill. Police are searching for 40-year-old Lex Pierce, who is wanted on warrants. Police say Mr Pierce is “about 185cm tall with a shaved head. He is known to frequent the Langwarrin, Dandenong, Hawthorn, Cranbourne, Sale, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon and Seymour area.” An image of the wanted man has been released. Anyone who recognises him or has information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Frankston Times – 15 June 2021
A FOURTH round of travel vouchers will be available soon in an effort to boost regional tourism. The scheme has proved popular so far, with vouchers usually being swept up within moments of their release. The latest round of vouchers will be valued at $200 each. Around 80,000 are expected to be released. Tourism minister Martin Pakula said “travel vouchers provide a terrific incentive for Victorians to explore their own backyard and we know from recent experience that they will be popular.” Acting Premier James Merlino said “the effort to combat this outbreak makes a call on all of us…