A POLICE operation outside of Frankston fast food drive-throughs has seen 78 people drug tested, and 21 people test positive. Somerville Highway patrol conducted the operation on 16 and 17 August, parking themselves at Frankston fast food restaurants in an attempt to catch out people looking for a late night feed. 78 vehicles were intercepted, with 21 testing positive for drugs. One drink driver was also detected, returning a blood alcohol reading of 0.16. The drink driver was allegedly spotted driving on the Frankston Freeway at 200 kmph. Six vehicles were impounded and 22 infringement notices were handed out as…
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A MAN has escaped without injury after an alleged attempted carjacking in Seaford, 17 August. At around 12.20am on Lonsdale Street, a man allegedly approached the driver of a 2013 Chrisler sedan with a knife. The alleged offender drove off in the victim’s car. Police allege that a short time later, the car was seen driving “erratically” on Beaconsfield Parade. A short police pursuit was called off due to “safety reasons”. Police spotted the Chrysler again in Seaford at around 1am after an alleged attempted carjacking. The victim, a 30-year-old Seaford man, was not physically injured. A 28-year-old Melbourne man…
FIVE new playgrounds have opened up around the Frankston area this month. Seaford, Langwarrin, Skye, and Frankston South are now home to five new play spaces between them. A total of over $1 million in ratepayer money was used on the five playgrounds during their construction. A total of $500,000 was spent on a new playset at Seaford North Reserve. Frankston grandmother Kaye visited the playground with her grandchildren Will and Freddie. “It’s been great watching the playground construction and we’ve been really excited for it to finish,” she said. “My grandsons love playing outside so we are thrilled to…
POLICE are searching for 36-year-old Craig Thompson after he failed to appear at court. Mr Thompson had been due to face court on drugs, driving, and bail offences, but he did not attend. He is known to frequent the Mentone, Parkdale, Cranbourne, Scoresby, and Doreen areas. Mr Thompson (above) is about 175cm tall with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone who has seen him or knows his location is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 21 August 2019
A SERIES of deceptions and a theft in Dingley Village are being investigated by police. Moorabbin CIU detectives are investigating the incidents, which occurred earlier this month. They were told that an unknown man stole credit cards from a car parked at a sports club on 1 August. The stolen cards were later used at four shops in Cheltenham. An image of the man (below) police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc…