POLICE officers in Frankston stood outside their station last week to remember the life of a police officer killed while on duty on EastLink. Constable Josh Prestney was laid to rest on 4 May. His funeral was the last of the four police officers killed in the horror smash. A Cranbourne truck driver was charged with four counts of culpable driving after the fatal crash, which occurred on 22 April. Flowers and cards have also been left at the Frankston Police Station by members of the community. “We would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support during what…
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THE restoration of Frankston Pier is inching closer to completion. Planks have been installed at the end of the pier to replace old worn down ones. In August last year the pier was damaged during a storm. A 20 metre section at the end of the pier snapped off in winds of up to 95kmph (“Pier cant weather the storm”, The Times, 12/8/19). After a period of delays, work finally got underway to rebuild the pier in March. A new disability ramp will be installed as part of the works. First published in the Frankston Times – 11 May 2020
POLICE are investigating a burglary from a Cheltenham medical facility in March. Moorabbin Crime investigation Unit detectives believe that a man forced entry into the facility, on Centre Dandenong Road, at around 8pm 22 March. Cash was stolen from the premises. Police have released an image (below) of a man they wish to speak to. They described him as “Caucasian in appearance, aged 25 to 35-years, and wearing a black jumper and light-coloured tracksuit pants.” Anyone who recognises the man or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at…
A WOMAN has allegedly tested positive for drugs and blown over the legal blood alcohol limit while driving in Mordialloc. Police pulled the driver over at around 1.30am, 17 April. The unlicensed driver allegedly returned a breath test reading of .121, and tested positive for cannabis and MDMA. The driver and her passenger were given penalty notices for violating COVID-19 guidelines. The driver will be summonsed to court for nine offences. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 6 May 2020
A THEFT and assault in Oakleigh South are being investigated. Just after 3pm, 29 March, two men entered a shop on Centre Road. They were approached by security guards after they were allegedly spotted putting spray paint cans inside their clothing. The two men attempted to run away but were caught outside the door by security. While attempting to get the details of the two men, one of the guards was allegedly punched in the head, while the other was chased into the store. Inside the store, the two men allegedly began throwing stock around, and spat in the eye…