Author: Bayside News

A WHITE Holden Commodore was spotted by police in Heatherhill Rd, Frankston, allegedly driving at speeds of up to 80kph – in reverse. Police in the unmarked car attempted to stop the wayward vehicle in Shaxton Circle using ‘stop-sticks’, 7.32pm, Sunday 8 October, but the driver managed to evade them by “swerving all over” Franciscan Avenue and disappearing from view. Drivers were forced to take evasive action when the car reappeared allegedly driving even more erratically, and Channel 9 news was told a pedestrian quickly picked up his dog as it mounted the footpath. Bystanders said the car was at…

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TWO of Frankston’s 10 ‘Most Wanted’ people have been found – and remanded in custody – after publication of their photographs and brief descriptions of them in The Times last week. Laura Jones, 27, and Michael Kennedy, 40, were both wanted on seven outstanding warrants. They will face court at a later date. Detective Senior Constable Kerryn Merrett, of Frankston CIU, said: “significant credible information and strong leads helped us find the wanted pair”. “We are working hard to find the other eight and we are appealing to members of the public for help,” she said. “It is important that…

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A 15-YEAR-OLD Frankston youth was savagely beaten in an unprovoked attack on the foreshore near the pier and barbecue area, Wednesday 4 October. The youth was with two female friends when he was set upon by seven older Pacific Islander and African looking teenagers and savagely punched and kicked in the five-minute fracas. He suffered extensive bruising and even a fractured eye socket — and was then forced to hand over his white Nike TN sports shoes, mobile phone, watch and $100 cash. His 15-year-old companion who stood beside him was also attacked and received a black eye. The gang…

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UP to 13 cars had their side windows smashed and valuables stolen in an overnight Langwarrin crime spree that caused thousands of dollars damage. Residents’ cars were hit in Lexton Drive, Melaleua Crescent and Fawn Court at various times between 9pm-6am on Thursday morning, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, 5-8 October. Detective Acting Sergeant Craig Goudy, of Frankston CIU, said residents were shocked at the extent of the damage and the theft of their valuables which included wallets, mobile phones, cash, bags and tradies’ tools. “People must ensure they take valuables out of their cars and lock their cars…

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THE head of the Chisholm TAFE Institute has been recognised by the state government for decades of work in the education sector. Chisholm CEO Maria Peters received the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Victorian Training Awards last Wednesday (11 October). Ms Peters, Chisholm’s CEO since 2010, announced in July she intends to retire at the end of the year. Chisholm TAFE has nine campuses throughout Victoria including Frankston and Rosebud education centres. The Frankston campus is undergoing extensive redevelopment, due to be complete next year, as part of a $75.9 million joint state government and Chisholm…

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