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MOONEE VALLEY: Arson attacks at Essendon

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad will lead the investigation into two arson attacks at a closed Essendon North business within 25 hours.Police believe the incidents are both linked and targeted attacks.The premises has been targeted three times previously, including last July.The businesses are linked to an individual who has previously been targeted a…

MERRI-BEK: Inquiry into Coburg collision

Police have charged a man after multiple cars were damaged in Coburg last Thursday (Jan. 29).Officers were called to reports of a Toyota sedan allegedly driving into multiple cars on Sydney Rd about 12.33pm.It is understood that prior to the collisions, the Toyota was seen driving erratically in the Glenroy, Strathmore / Citylink and Pascoe…

CASEY: Home invasion at Clyde

Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives are appealing for public assistance following a frightening and violent aggravated home invasion in Clyde North.Police responded to reports of two unknown men pulling up in a vehicle on Aintree Close about 2.20am on Friday, January 23.It is understood that the pair then gained access to the garage of…

WESTERN PORT: Hastings arrest over copper thefts

Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit members have arrested and charged a man after executing a warrant in Hastings as part of an ongoing investigation.Officers attended an address in Villawood Drive about 8.45am on Friday (Jan. 30) and arrested a 26-year-old manHe was interviewed in relation to a number of copper thefts from power poles in…

SOUTH-EAST: Youths charged after crime spate

Friday, January 30, 2026

Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three youths following an alleged spate of offending in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.The boys, all from the Greater Dandenong area, were arrested on the Princes Hwy in Noble Park on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 28) about 5.20pm.Police were called to the area following reports the males were acting suspiciously,…

WHITTLESEA: Woman charged after fatal collision

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman following a fatal collision in Whittlesea on Sunday, January 25.It is alleged two vehicles collided while travelling along Grants Rd shortly before 5pm.The male driver of one vehicle, an 84-year-old Whittlesea man, was declared deceased at the scene.The female driver of the second vehicle allegedly left…

NILLUMBIK: Police probe 7am collision

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Detectives from Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a collision in Eltham.It is understood a white 2016 Holden Colorado utility, and a white 2021 Toyota Corolla sedan collided on Bolton St about 7am on Thursday, December 11.Officers have been told both drivers pulled over to the side of the road to exchange details and assess…

WHITTLESEA: Driver blew .232 at Mill Park

A driver has provided a breath test reading at Mill Park, allegedly more than four times the legal limit.Epping Police on patrol spotted a ute allegedly swerving all over the road and mounting a kerb, all without headlights on, along Fred Hollows Way in the early hours of Saturday morning, January 24.Officers intercepted the ute…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Aggravated burglary at Mount Eliza

A man had his Australia Day long weekend cut short after being charged following an alleged aggravated burglary in Mount Eliza.It is alleged a man gained access to a property on Glen Shian Lane about 3am on Saturday, January 24.Whilst inside the house the man allegedly stole a wallet and car keys before fleeing in…

CASEY: Teens flee crash at Endeavour Hills

A teenage boy was arrested and a further seven teens fled from a stolen car following a collision on the Monash Fwy.The stolen white Mazda 3 was spotted by members of the public driving erratically inbound on the freeway in Berwick about 10.15am on Saturday, January 24.The Mazda then collided into a Mercedes SUV, causing…