Officers from Transit Safety Division have arrested a man following a series of 12 fires across Frankston’s CBD over the weekend. The 31-year-old man was arrested in Park Lane on Sunday 20 August about 9pm following an extensive search by local police, detectives and officers from transit. The man of no fixed address has been charged, at this stage, with: The investigation remains ongoing and further charges are expected following the series of small bin, grass and rubbish fires which include but are not limited to: The man was also charged with the prevention of cruelty to animals’ act offence…
Author: Bayside News
MORE than 400 fresh cupcakes have been baked for people doing it tough around Edithvale and Chelsea. The project is a collaboration between Edithvale Primary School, The Cove Hotel, and a group of individuals donating their time. The bakers made 300 cupcakes earlier this month to be donated to the Chelsea CareWorks charity. The efforts were led by The Cove’s Michelle Goodman. She baked another 70 gluten free cupcakes at home, and will help bake another 100 this week at the request of Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. Funds raised from cupcake sales will go towards the Chelsea CareWorks’ food pantry.…
FIREFIGHTERS at Mount Eliza and Frankston CFAs have welcomed some new volunteers, but still need more to be ready for the coming fire season. Over the past three months the volunteers have completed the nationally recognised CFA firefighter training, which is split into 30 hours of practical and 20 hours of theory. It also lays the foundation for firefighters to undertake further specialised training required to respond to structural fires or other complex emergencies. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, as either an operational or non-operational member, can register their interest at: cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa First published in the Frankston Times –…
A FRANKSTON athlete finished among the world’s best at this month’s annual CrossFit Games. Jay Crouch finished eighth overall in the men’s division at the 2023 Crossfit Games. Crouch trains with Reebok CrossFit in Frankston. The 2023 CrossFit Games were held between 1 August and 6 August in Wisconsin, USA. Competitors complete pull-ups, lift weights, and run cross country to earn points. First published in the Frankston Times – 15 August 2023
A MAN was caught driving at an alleged speed of 180kmph on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Dingley last week. Police say they clocked the man speeding in the 100kmph zone at around 3.25am on 12 August. The man allegedly drove his Honda Civic off the Springvale Road off-ramp, through a red light, over the centre median strip, and into a ditch. Police arrested the driver at the scene. They say a 19-year-old Carrum Downs man is expected to be charged on summons with conduct endanger life, speeding, and other driving offences. Police allege two passengers were also inside the…