BODY worn cameras will be worn by Frankston police officers starting from this week. Frankston and Carrum Downs police stations are next in line to receive bodycams. Victoria Police will deploy over 11,000 cameras by 2020. Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said “the introduction of body worn cameras is expected to deliver improved community safety, enhanced evidence gathering, increased police safety and accountability”. “The initial pilot we conducted in April 2018 showed us that camera usage policies, infrastructure and training for police had worked well and police were comfortable using the technology within their first one or two shifts,” he said.…
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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…
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