A KEYSBOROUGH man has been charged for alleged historical sexual offenses. On 16 August, police charged a 68-year-old man with sexual penetration of a child under 16 years and indecent act with a child under 16. They allege the 13 charges relate to offences against three complainants between 1996 and 2004. The alleged offender came into contact with the victims through his role at a Keysborough temple, police say. The investigation is ongoing. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au First published in the Chelsea…
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DRUGS and weapons were allegedly seized from a Frankston South home during a raid on 17 August. Police searched the house last week as part of a year-long investigation into firearm and drug trafficking. They arrested a 24-year-old at the house in the early hours of the morning. Police say they found cash, a silver bullion, cocaine, MDMA, ecstasy, steroids, an imitation firearm, a taser, an extendable baton, a cattle prod, and a laser in the house. The man was charged with traffick drug of dependence, prohibited person possess firearm, possess imitation firearm, possess prohibited weapon without exemption, traffick ecstasy,…
A SKATER who trains in Carrum Downs will roll into Italy later this month for the World Speed Championships. Harry Geary is an experienced skater, having competed in the World Skate Games in Argentina last year. He has travelled to Vicenza to take part in the World Speed Championships. Geary is coming off an excellent performance at this year’s Oceania Championships. He won the overall junior men championship, taking out gold in the 10km point race, 15km elimination race, 42km marathon, and 5k relay. He will graduate from the junior division this year. The Italy competition features a road, banked…
NEW signage will help people navigate a six kilometre trail at the Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve. The new signs will help visitors work their way around the Panorama Circuit Trail. QR codes on the signs will direct travellers to maps of the trail. The Panorama Circuit Trail is suitable for walking, running, or cycling. It starts at Ballarto Road and moves up to a summit lookout. Parks Victoria regional manager of community engagement and partnerships Nick Jansen said the change would encourage more people to visit the reserve. “We know Melbournians love exercising in nature and that well-signed routes…
POLICE believe a man who has allegedly breached his bail conditions and removed a monitoring device may be in the Frankston area. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 28-year-old Matthew Johnson. In a statement police say he is “approximately 175cm tall, of medium build with brown hair, with green eyes and a nose piercing.” Police say he is travelling in a black Nissan 350A with Queensland number plates reading 140DN2. An image of Johnson and a car of interest have been released (pictured). Police have urged the public not to approach him if they see him. Anyone…