MOORABBIN Highway patrol members attended the scene of a shocking single vehicle crash last week. Police were called to the scene in Caulfield North on 6 June, and found a car in an unfortunate position. The driver is alleged to have left the scene of the crash, but was located by police half an hour later. Police took the man to the police station where he returned a breath test reading of 0.118. He was issued a $685 fine and his licence will be disqualified for 11 months. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone New – 12 June 2019
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RAW sewage escaping into the foyer forced Mornington Police Station to close last week. Passers-by said toilet paper and excrement were flowing out from under the doors and the odour from unsanitary water on the footpath was “very strong”, 4.30pm, Monday 3 June. Workers in the side street near the old cells pumped out blocked pipes and even a Frankston SES crew turned up to lend a hand. Officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards said the problem was caused by heavy rain and a blocked pipe – for the second time in a decade. He said sewage flowing downhill in pipes…
TRAIN commuters misusing pedestrian crossings, and cyclists riding on pedestrian walkways at level crossings, face fines during a joint two-week Victoria Police and Public Transport Victoria campaign targeting pedestrians engaging in unsafe behaviour at level crossings. Statistics show more than 200 near misses a year occur when train drivers are forced to brake unexpectedly or take other actions to avoid trespassers on the lines. Police have urged members of the public to ensure they stay safe around train stations and level crossings, and don’t engage in dangerous behaviour. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone New – 12 June 2019
A MAN has had his new sports car impounded after being clocked driving at 115 kmph in a 40 kmph school zone. The 55-year-old Mentone man picked up two children from school on 4 June and accelerated away. He was spotted by the Moorabbin Highway Patrol, who pulled him over on Beach Road. The car was impounded and the man will receive towing and impound costs of $878.50. Police said the man may potentially face speed and dangerous driving charges. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone New – 12 June 2019
STUDENTS at Kilbreda College are close to finalising their designs that will be put up in Mentone as part of the Mentone Public Art Project. Artist Paola Ibarra Llano has been working alongside thirteen Year 10 students on the project. The students will design art for electricity poles and will have a large scale mural put up on Como Parade. Kilbreda College principal Nicole Mangelsdorf said “having the opportunity to work alongside an international artist and produce artworks for the community to enjoy is a wonderful learning experience for our students.” First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone New -…