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MELBOURNE: Jerry cans, baseball bats, in stolen vehicle

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Monash Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men after an alleged stolen car containing jerry cans and baseball bats was tracked across Melbourne on Friday morning (June 19).The police Air Wing spotted the black Chrysler allegedly speeding along Ferntree Gully Rd in Oakleigh East about 3.50am.The car was followed by the chopper across the…

MONASH: 11 charged after Oakleigh affray

Friday, June 19, 2026

Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have now completed their investigation into an affray in Oakleigh in April.In the last wave of arrests, a further five teenagers were arrested – taking the total number of teenagers now arrested and charged to eleven.Overall, six teenagers, two 14-year-olds, three 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old have all been charged with…

WHITTLESEA: Fatality at Lalor

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Lalor on Friday morning (June 19).Emergency services were called to reports that two cars had collided at the intersection of Dalton Rd and Burton St just after 6am.The female passenger of the first vehicle, a 49-year-old Lalor woman, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.The male…

SOUTH-EAST: Dandenong, Cranbourne carjackings

Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following two alleged attempted carjackings and one carjacking.Officers were called after a 30-year-old man approached a Hyundai Sante Fe on High St, Cranbourne, about 4pm on Thursday (June 18).Police will allege the man opened the rear passenger door before making demands for the keys.It is…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Crash at Merricks North

A woman has died following a three-vehicle collision in Merricks North on Monday, June 15.Emergency services were called to reports a Nissan C12, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Landcruiser had collided at the intersection of Balnarring and Myers Rds about 11.50am.The driver of the Nissan, a 22-year-old woman from Hastings, was transported to hospital with critical…

WHITEHORSE: Death probe at Forest Hill

Police arrested a 23-year-old woman on Wednesday (June 17) following the death of a man in Forest Hill.Officers were called to a property in Ranfurlie Court about 2am.They located a 29-year-old Forest Hill man at the property with injuries and commenced CPR but he could not be revived.The Forest Hill woman was taken into custody….

MITCHELL: Death at Wallan

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Wallan last Wednesday morning (June 17).Investigators have been told a man was seen near a vehicle parked on the side of the Hume Fwy in the early hours of Wednesday.Police were called to the location about 2.15am after the…

WHITTLESEAL: Factory fire at Thomastown

Fire Rescue Victoria responded on Sunday, June 14, to Austarc Avenue, Thomastown, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.The incident was deemed under control at 7.59pm.Firefighters were to remain on scene to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the area. Victoria Police were also on scene.Crews arrived on scene…

MELBOURNE: Sadness on Dynon Rd

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in West Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon (June 17).Emergency services were called to reports that four vehicles had collided on Dynon Rd just before 4.30pm.A two-year-old girl in one of the vehicles died at the scene.The driver of that vehicle, a 30-year-old man, was transported to…

MELBOURNE: Car rebirthing syndicate dismantled

A vehicle rebirthing syndicate operating across Melbourne has been dismantled, with 10 vehicles and stolen car parts worth $1.5 million seized across the northern and south-eastern suburbs.Investigators from the Melton Divisional Crime Tasking Team – with assistance from the Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation and Vehicle Crime Squad units – executed seven search warrants at properties…