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WEST: Guns seized in multiple raids

Saturday, November 1, 2025

North West Metro Regional Crime Squad detectives have charged a man with 14 offences and seized more than a dozen firearms following a thorough investigation to get guns off the streets.Detectives executed search warrants earlier on Friday morning (Oct. 31) at addresses on Ford Avenue in Sunshine North, Whitesides Avenue in Sunshine West, and at…

GREATER GEELONG: Unlicensed, under the influence, unbelievable

A Norlane man has lost his vehicle and is expected to be charged on summons after allegedly travelling at twice the speed limit and nearly double the alcohol limit in Winchelsea.Colac Highway Patrol officers were conducting speed checks on Willis St when they detected a Ford Escape at an alleged speed of 121-kmh in the…

CASEY: Shooting at Doveton

Friday, October 31, 2025

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man after a non-fatal shooting in Doveton on Thursday (Oct. 30).A 39-year-old Keysborough man was arrested in a Cheltenham shopping centre shortly after 1pm Friday (oct. 31).He was interviewed by police and subsequently charged with reckless conduct endanger life, discharge firearm at vehicle with reckless disregard…

BALLARAT: Burglaries pair charged

Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man and a woman after a series of alleged armed robberies in Ballarat East.Investigators allege a man entered a Golden Point service station on Main Rd and threatened a staff member with a knife about 7.15pm on Sunday, October 26.The man allegedly stole cash before taking off…

MANNINGHAM: Death at East Doncaster

A pedestrian has died in hospital following a collision in Doncaster East on Monday, October 27.Officers have been told an 83-year-old Doncaster East man was crossing Reynolds Rd when he was struck by a car about 1.10pmThe man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died.The driver of the car, a 65-year-old…

BRIMBANK: Impounded at Ardeer

A California Gully man has lost his licence, had his vehicle impounded and is expected to be charged on summons after allegedly blowing five times the limit in Ardeer on Thursday (Oct. 30).Police were called to reports of a Toyota Fortuna driving erratically on the Hume Highway in Fawkner about 2.40pm.It is believed the vehicle…

MOORABOOL: Busted on Ballan Rd (twice)

A 55-year-old male driver has found lighting does strike twice when he was caught speeding twice in five minutes.The motorist was detected allegedly travelling at 117-kmh in a 100-kmh zone on Ballan Rd at 6.48am on Thursday (Oct. 30).He was issued with a penalty notice, before Police detected the same offending driver several minutes later…

MELBOURNE: Taxi carjacking in CBD

Melbourne Divisional Response Unit officers have charged a man following an alleged carjacking and collision in a stolen taxi in the CBD on Sunday night, October 25.It is alleged a passenger travelling in a taxi threatened the driver on Flinders Lane, near the intersection of Queen St, about 9.20pm.The taxi driver managed to get out…

BOROONDARA: Home invasion at Camberwell

Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives are investigating a home invasion in Camberwell on Wed-nesday (Oct. 29).It is understood three male offenders, armed with a hammer and baseball bat, attended the property on Kirkwood Drive about 2.55am.The offenders smashed their way through a glass window panel, before one offender entered the premises.One of the occupants, a…

WYNDHAM: Hit-run at Werribee

Altona Highway Patrol officers are investigating a hit and run collision which occurred in Werribee on Tuesday (Oct. 28).Investigators have been told a man and a woman were crossing Wattson St, near the intersection of Duncans Rd, about 9pm on October 28.As they were crossing they were struck by a blue sedan which was travelling…