Investigators from Kingston Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to identify a burglar following a break-in at a home in Carrum on Friday 31 January. Police believe a man has walked into the front yard of the Church Road home about 12.45pm . The offender knocked at the front door before walking to the side of the house and breaking a window to gain entry. The man rummaged through drawers before leaving. Investigators have released images of a man they think may be able to assist with their enquiries. The man is perceived to be of Pacific Islander…
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CRIME Investigation Unit detectives have charged two people after alleged firearms incidents on 11 February. Police allege that a number of shots were fired in St Kilda at around 1am, and then a “number”of shots were also allegedly fired into a garage on Corrigan Street, Cheltenham at 10.30am. A 39-year-old Cheltenham man was arrested and charged with conduct endangering life, criminal damage, prohibited person possess firearm and other firearm related offences. A 26-year-old Cheltenham woman was charged with possess a drug of dependence, possess ammunition and handle stolen goods. Police said a search warrant was executed and stolen vehicles were…
A MAN has been arrested after striking a parked car in Carrum Downs, 9 February. Police said the 53-year-old Clyde North Man had his vehicle impounded for a month at a cost of $1280 and had his license suspended after being spotted driving in an “erratic” manner on Baxter Tooradin Road at around 9.40pm. Police approached the vehicle and said there was significant damage to the front of the van. Police said he had struck the car in Carrum Downs roughly an hour earlier. He returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.267, and was charged on summons. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 13 February 2019
ALTHOUGH there’s a state election just in the past and a federal election not far ahead, it’s a battle of a different kind that is on the minds of local MPs Mark Dreyfus and Sonya Kilkenny. It will be a clash of state and federal when Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus takes on Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny in the annual fun run to raise funds for the Carrum Coast Guard. Having secured the win last year, Ms Kilkenny is confident of going back to back. “The fun run is a great way for the local community to get together and say…
THE Waterfront Festival will return to Frankston’s Pier Promenade this weekend. Market stalls, food, live music and more will be on show for visitors to the festival. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said “this event showcases Frankston’s iconic waterfront and celebrating Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula’s food, wine, craft beer, arts, culture and musicians.” “Enjoy live music across the weekend, get involved in some awesome free activities and indulge in great food, wine, beer and cider while you dance the weekend away in the sunshine,” he said. “Don’t forget to check out the market stalls while you’re at The Waterfront Festival,…