A PERSONAL trainer who has raised thousands for charities has been named Kingston’s citizen of the year. Daniel Maitland organised a 28 kilometer charity relay run last year to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. The cause is one close to Mr Maitland’s heart – his sister suffering a stroke at just 28 years of age. Through his Training With Mates group, he has raised upwards of $20,000 for charity. At the annual 26 January ceremony, Yvonne Hong was handed the Outstanding Citizen Award and Pantry 5000 was named Community Group of the Year. Ms Hong runs Pets of the…
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A MAN who allegedly slashed tyres across Frankston last week is wanted by police. At around 10pm on 23 January, tyres were slashed with a knife on cars parked in Yuille Street, Williams Street, Victoria Parade, and Frome Avenue. A victim attempted to chase down the offender, but he was not caught. Police have released an image of man they wish to speak to about the crime. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit officers have asked anyone who identifies the man or with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 2 February 2021
TWO people are wanted by police in relation to an alleged break-in at a Carrum Downs property. Police say that a woman kept watch while a man broke in and stole electronic gaming devices, a laptop, and a credit card. Images of two people police say can “assist with their enquires” have been released. Contact Crime Stoppers with information at 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 2 February 2021
ELEVEN people aged between 14 and 18 have been arrested in connection with two alleged crime sprees in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Three teenagers were arrested following an alleged crime spree which spanned the Mornington Peninsula, Carrum Downs, Bentleigh, Blackburn, Toorak, and Bendigo between 1 January and 5 January. Police allege that one car was stolen and later found burnt out, and another was stolen and used to ram a police car. One 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old boys were charged with offences including aggravated burglary and robbery. All three have been remanded in custody. Eight teenagers aged 14…
A BEACH life saver has been recognised as Frankston’s best citizen of the year at the annual 26 January awards. Timothy Cutrona has spent a decade at the Frankston Life Saving Club. He teaches nippers, captains a patrol group, and since 2013 has held the role of president. “My hope for Frankston City is that the next generation will have the same opportunities I did to be engaged with the community,” he said. “I had wonderful mentors through Scouts, karate and motorbike riding and I want my legacy to be providing young people the same access to those opportunities. That…