Police News

CASEY: Police probe assault at soccer game

Monday, June 29, 2026

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault at a soccer game in Doveton.An 18-year-old man, who was on the field at a reserve on Power Rd, was assaulted by three male offenders earlier ths year, about 8pm on Thursday, April 23.It is understood there was an earlier physical altercation between two…

EAST: Extended follow by Police

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Detectives have charged a teenage boy and recovered two allegedly stolen vehicles in Melbourne’s east.Officers spotted an allegedly outstanding stolen grey BMW travelling on Williamson Rd in Doncaster about 4pm on Friday (June 26).Police followed the vehicle along Doncaster Rd, before it continued to Tram Rd.It is alleged the teen occupants dumped the BMW in…

WHITEHORSE: Shot fired at Vermont

Saturday, June 27, 2026

A gun has been fired during a violent brawl outside a church at Vermont on Friday night (June 26).There was a violent altercation between a group of men outside a church.A 19-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries.Police say no-one was injured when the gun was fired.

GREATER DANDENONG: Abduction at Springvale South

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a teenage boy following an alleged abduction in Springvale South on Friday (June 26).Investigators allege a 17-year-old girl was entering a secondary college on Janine Rd when she was approached by a male about 8.30am.The male allegedly forced the girl into a vehicle which fled the scene.Officers…

CARDINIA: Hit-run at Cockatoo

Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a collision between a car and cyclist in Cockatoo on Friday (June 26).Emergency services were called to the collision on Pakenham Rd about 2.40pm.The cyclist, a 47-year-old of no fixed address, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains.It is alleged the driver…

WHITTLESEA: 135-kmh in Lalor school zone

A learner motorcycle rider has some explaining to do after allegedly being caught at 135-kmh in a 40-kmh school zone outside a school in Lalor.Members from Fawkner Highway Patrol and Mernda Uniform were working Operation Overwatch when they spotted the CF MOTO travelling along Dalton Rd just before 4pm on Friday (June 26).The vehicle was…

WEST: 6 charged over serious crimes

n Westgate Divisional Response Unit / Alliance have charged six people after they were arrested in a stolen vehicle in Tarneit on Friday (June 26).Police alleged the group have been involved in a series of home invasions, aggravated burglaries and car thefts across north-west metro region.Officers sighted an allegedly stolen Mazda CX5 on Hummingbird Boulevard,…

NORTH-WEST: Constable charged

Friday, June 26, 2026

A senior constable from North West Metro Region has been charged following an internal investigation.The 33-year-old man has been charged with 23 counts of driving whilst his licence was suspended.The incidents are alleged to have occurred between August and December 2025 whilst the police officer was on-duty.He was charged on summons to appear before a…

HUME: 157-kmh at Campbellfield

An unlicensed teen will have some explaining to do after being caught at nearly double the speed limit in Campbellfield.Fawkner Highway Patrol officers spotted the Mazda 3 travelling along Sydney Rd just after 7am on Sunday, June 21.The vehicle was detected at an alleged speed of 157-kmh in the 80-kmh zone.Officers intercepted the car and…

DAREBIN: Hit-run at Fairfield

Greensborough Highway Patrol officers are investigating after a man and woman were struck by a car in a hit-run collision in Fairfield on Saturday evening, June 20.Emergency services responded to reports a black Audi struck the pedestrians near the intersection of Station and Separation Sts.The 66-year-old man and 59-year-old woman, both from Gladstone Park, were…