Police News

CASEY: Charges after Lyndhurst crash

Friday, October 31, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Lyndhurst last year.Emergency services were called to the Westernport Hwy to reports of a collision involving two cars and a truck about 4.40pm on Wednesday, December 11.It is understood a grey Mercedes Benz, a silver Kia Rio and a white Isuzu…

MOONEE VALLEY: Jewellery theft at Airport West

Police are appealing for public assistance after a man stole two wedding rings from a jewellery store in Airport West.The man entered the store inside a shopping centre on Louis St.It is believed the man spoke to staff and was assisted in trying on wedding rings.Police have been told the man put the rings on…

FRANKSTON: Police car rammed at Sandhurst

Two police officers were injured and a police vehicle rammed numerous times in Sandhurst on Thursday morning (Oct. 30).The officers were conducting patrols when they observed two males running from a residence on Ethereal Way about 1am.The pair were seen getting into a white Ford Ranger and police followed the vehicle into Toporoa Ct.The Ranger…

MELBOURNE: Fleeing driver at Carlton

Melbourne Highway Patrol are appealing for a fleeing driver to come forward following a serious collision in Carlton on Thursday morning (Oct. 30).It is understood a 2012 brown Honda Civic sedan struck a woman on Canning St about 10.20am.Officers have been told the woman, who was riding an e-bike, was crossing at the intersection of…

GREATER SHEPPARTON: Buried cash found at Kialla

Detectives have arrested a man and seized approximately $350,000 of hidden and buried cash, more than 72,000 illicit cigarettes, 6kg of loose-leaf tobacco and over 450 vapes as part of an investigation into money laundering linked to the illicit tobacco industry.With the assistance of Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit, two search warrants were executed at a…

BANYULE: Burning car at Greensborough

Courageous action by a member of the Greensborough Highway Patrol undoubtedly saved a man’s life following a collision in Greensborough on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 30).Emergency services were called to the intersection of Moodie and Elder Sts about 1pm after reports a car had collided with the rear of another vehicle before crashing into a parked…

MELBOURNE: Jail for 8 years over drugs

Saturday, October 25, 2025

A Swiss national has been sentenced to more than eight years’ imprisonment after attempting to import 21kg of cocaine concealed inside his luggage on board an international flight into Melbourne.The man, 21, was sentenced on Friday (Oct. 24)by the County Court to eight years and eight months’ imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of four…

FRANKSTON: Car break-ins at Seaford

Protective Services Officers have arrested two men allegedly breaking into cars at Seaford Railway Station on Thursday (Oct. 23).Officers responded to reports of men attempting to break into parked vehicles off Railway Pde about 1.50pm.Upon arriving, officers spotted the two men who fled the area.A 26-year-old Frankston man who fled on foot had no hope…

KINGSTON: Rider blew .129

State Highway Patrol solo officers impounded a motorcycle in Parkdale after the driver allegedly blew over his alcohol limit on Friday afternoon (Oct. 24).Officers intercepted the Yamaha MT-07 on Beach Rd about 5.15pm.Enquiries revealed the 29-year-old Truganina man had an E condition on his licence, which requires the rider to have a zero blood alcohol…

KINGSTON: Speeding solo at Clayton South

State Highway Patrol officers have impounded a motorcycle after it was observed allegedly travelling at 100-kmh over the speed limit in Clayton South on Friday evening (Oct. 24).Officers intercepted the black Yamaha R1 on Westall Rd about 7pm.It is alleged the solo was travelling at 180-kmh in an 80-kmh zone.To make matters worse, the 24-year-old…