A FRANKSTON barber has been helping the homeless with free haircuts. Warwick Smith, from Breathe Hair salon, has been providing vouchers for homeless people to get their hair cut. “If we can all do a little bit we can make Frankston amazing,” he said. “Since a child I’ve wanted to be part of making a better world. I feel that is possible – just start small and local. Let’s make it happen together.” Mr Smith’s hard work has been recognised with a certificate of appreciation from Frankston councillors. Cr Liam Hughes said “whether Warwick is giving haircuts to the homeless,…
Author: Bayside News
THE state government is spending $33.7 million on technology that can detect drivers using their mobile phones. Legislation will also be introduced to back up the methods being used to detect “distracted” drivers. A three-month trial assessed 679,438 vehicles and found that one in 42 drivers were illegally using a mobile phone while driving. The trial was conducted while stage four coronavirus restrictions were in place, leading authorities to believe the rate of offending could be higher when roads are busier and movement is not restricted. Using two portable cameras across several metropolitan and regional locations, the trial found the…
THREE men will appear at the Frankston Magistrates Court after being charged with offences dating back three years. On 2 April, police charged a 21-year-old Cranbourne man with 54 offences relating to nine hoon events across the Cranbourne area in the last three years. Charges laid include reckless conduct endangering life, possess MDMA, and possession of an imitation firearm. An 18-year-old Cranbourne man was charged with 12 offences including reckless conduct endangering life and incitement. A 20-year-old Cranbourne West man was also charged with 12 offences including conduct endangering life and conduct endangering serious injury. Two vehicles have been seized…
A FRANKSTON woman has been charged for allegedly stealing mail. Police on the Nepean Highway in Frankston saw a woman riding a BMX without a helmet at around 6pm, 2 April. They pulled her over and searched her bag. Police say that they found over 50 pieces of allegedly stolen mail in other people’s names inside the woman’s bag. She was charged with multiple offences including theft, handle stolen goods, commit an indictable offence whilst on bail, contravene bail conditions, and possession of identification information. The woman is expected to be remanded to appear in court at a later date.…
THREE teenagers were arrested after being caught by police in an allegedly stolen car last week. Police intercepted the allegedly stolen Land Rover Discovery at the intersection of Frankston-Cranbourne Road and McClelland Drive in Langwarrin at around 2.30pm, 5 April. Two 13-year-old boys and one 14-year-old boy were arrested. One of the boys was arrested when police intercepted the car, while the other two allegedly fled into Peninsula Private Hospital. The two boys were subsequently arrested as well. Police allege that while the arrests were being made, an attempt was made to carjack a pregnant woman. Police say nobody was…