A LARGE number of allegedly stolen power tools have been seized after police executed a search warrant in Fairway Street, Frankston last week. On 19 May, Frankston Crime investigation Unit detectives executed the firearms search warrant. A hand gun, methylamphetamine, GHB, cannabis, power tools, and a tradesman trailer were seized. Police believe 39 power tools were stolen, and will be returned to the owner. They said the approximate value of the tools and trailer is $35,000. A 37-year-old Frankston man was arrested and charged with possess hand gun, possess prohibited weapon, handle stolen goods, negligently deal with proceeds crime, theft,…
Author: Bayside News
FRANKSTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged eleven people after an operation targeting people stealing from cars around Frank Street, Frankston. The operation ran during April and May. There have been eleven arrests made, with charges laid including burglary, theft from motor vehicle, cultivate cannabis, traffick drug of dependence, firearms/weapons offences, handle stolen goods, breach intervention order, reckless conduct, evade police, and commit indictable offence on bail. Eight alleged offenders remain in police custody. Police also handed out eleven infringement notices for not complying with COVID-19 restrictions. Frankston Police senior constable Travis Woolnough said “good results like this come about…
THE second stage of works at Monterey Secondary College is underway. Slab is set to be poured for a new gymnasium at the school, which will form part of the new sports and health sciences centre on campus. Late last year the secondary school announced a partnership with the St Kilda Football Club. The agreement would see the football club design a curriculum for an academy, which was scheduled to have its first intake of students in 2021. Monterey Secondary College assistant principal Tom Cain said “it’s really exciting to be working towards a vision of the school as a…
MORNINGTON footwear manufacturer Bata is donating shoes to health care workers fighting COVID-19. The offer is part of the company’s global effort to provide one million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families. “The generosity of local businesses, such as Bata Shoes, in recognition of the role of health care workers has been tremendous,” Peninsula Health’s chief operating officer Helen Cooper said. “Our hardworking team spends a lot of time on its feet, so a new pair of work shoes is invaluable.” Bata managing director Jon Moore said it was important to show appreciation…
AN online playgroup has been launched to keep kids and parents connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closed Facebook group features daily story time, parenting tips, music and movement sessions, and simple play activities to families enrolled in the “Supported Playgroup” program. The group is run by council’s children’s services team. The mayor Sandra Mayer said “parenting is challenging at the best of times and many parents build strong, supportive friendships at playgroup.” “We want to ensure these friendships are maintained at a time when people aren’t able to catch up with their friends face-to-face,” she said. “By helping parents…