A drink driver was picked up in Mentone last night after crashing into three parked cars. Police were called to Glenelg Drive after residents reported the crash and discovered the damaged cars about 8pm. The driver allegedly involved didn’t remain at the scene but was picked up by police a short distance away in Avenza Street. The 28-year-old driver returned a positive breath test before he was taken back to a police station and furnished an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.198. The Mentone probationary driver who was also currently suspended from driving is expected to be charged on summons…
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POLICE are searching for the owner of a lost set of diamond and gold rings. The jewelry was found on the ground at Chelsea Railway Station. It was on the Frankston-bound platform on 24 September. Police say the rings are “obviously very sentimental items and each is engraved with a heartfelt message.” The owner can contact the Chelsea Police property officer on 8773 3200 to claim the rings. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 7 October 2020
AN old medallion and memorial coin have been found near the Parkdale shops on Nepean Highway. The items (pictured below) were found near the Rivers on 23 September. The medallion has the name “L. NOBLE” on it, and the coin is stamped “Britannia 1797”. The items were found alongside other coins and currency. If anyone recognises the items they can contact the Mordialloc Police on 9588 2988 to retrieve them. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 7 October 2020
KINGSTON councillors have used their final ordinary meeting to send a message of support to marginalised communities. At their final meeting, councillors voted on a motion to reiterate “support for Indigenous Australians particularly those within our community and reiterate our commitment to working towards reconciliation, support for LGBTIQ+ Australians” and “support for our diverse multicultural community particularly in Kingston”. The motion also read that “hate speech and racism are not accepted or tolerated in our Kingston community”. The vote received unanimous support from councillors. The vote came after the Herald Sun uncovered racist memes allegedly posted by Kingston Council candidate…
A MOTORCYCLE rider caught doing a mono on the wrong side of the road has had his bike impounded. At 4.40pm on 29 September, Somerville highway patrol officers patrolling North Road in Langwarrin spotted the driver. They tried to pull him over but the motorcyclist allegedly refused to stop. The driver went onto Bergman Road and then onto a dirt track. His bike stalled and the man tried to flee on foot, but was eventually caught by police. The man, a 27-year-old Langwarrin resident, had his bike impounded and will face court for charges including dangerous riding, riding whilst suspended,…