A CHELTENHAM man was arrested last week after police allegedly found 16 firearms in his house. During a search at a Coolac Street home on 17 September, police allege that they found firearms including long arms, assault rifle gel blasters, handgun gel blasters, and home-made pen pistols. They also allegedly found knuckledusters, tasers, nun chucks, firearm silencers, flick knives, batons, and slingshots. Police also allege that a “small hydroponic set-up” was inside the house with a small amount of prescription medication and methylamphetamine. Police charged a 41-year-old man with 33 offences including possess handgun, possess imitation firearm, possess prohibited weapon,…
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LEVEL crossing removal works will force the closure of some local roads this month. To allow for works to construct rail trenches, roads will be closed across Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach. The Lochiel Avenue, Edithvale level crossing is closed to vehicles until 7pm Wednesday 30 September. Station Street in Edithvale will also be closed between Lochiel Avenue and Edithvale Road from 21 September to 2 October. There will be no vehicle access from Bank Road via the Nepean Highway from 7am to 3.30pm on 26 September and 7am to 6pm on 28 September. Lane closures and reduced speed limits will…
POLICE are looking for 24-year-old man Grant Gaut. A warrant has been issued for Mr Gaut’s arrest. He is wanted in relation to a theft. Police describe Mr Gaut as “181cm tall, with a thin build, hazel eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion.” Police said that he frequents the Melbourne CBD, Mordialloc, Abbottsford, and Carlton areas. An image of the man (below) has been released to help police with their search. Anyone who recognises him can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Frankston Times – 22 September…
A MAN is in a serious but stable condition after a stabbing in Frankston last week. At around 12.05am, 19 September, police were called to Petrie Street after reports of a stabbing were made. They found a 35-year-old at the scene with a laceration to his neck. The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition. At a nearby house, police arrested a 38-year-old man. He is assisting police with their enquiries. Investigators believe that the parties are known to each other. Any witnesses are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report…
MORE Victorians have been expressing an interest in learning sign language this year. Auslan interpreters have been in the public eye in 2020, with more people watching televised press conferences than ever before. Expression Australia estimates that there has been an 80 per cent increase in interest in its Auslan classes this year. Emma Roeschlein, a former Frankston Council employee, took up a Diploma of Auslan at Melbourne Polytechnic. “I chose to study a Diploma of Auslan at Melbourne Polytechnic because I wanted to contribute to increasing access and inclusion in my local community. The local government area of Frankston…