Police News

MERRI-BEK: Coburg hit-run

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

n Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman following an alleged fatal hit-run in Coburg last month.A 40-year-old cyclist was struck by a car on Moreland Rd about 6.20pm on August 24.The Princes Hill man was taken to hospital where he died the following day.Police allege the driver fled the scene without stopping…

STONNINGTON: Police Station shut 16 hours per day

Malvern Police Station is currently shut for 16 hours per day, local MLA Michael O’Brien (pictured) has told State Parliament.“Many local residents are experiencing horrific crimes in their homes while Labor keeps the Malvern Police Station shut 16 hours a day,” Mr O’Brien said.“Residents of Myamyn St live directly opposite the police station but have…

WEST: 10 victims scammed

Monday, September 15, 2025

n Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man with a total of 30 offences after he allegedly scammed 10 victims in fraud related incidents over the past two years.The 37-year-old Melton man allegedly used fake names on various apps and websites to advertise his availability as a handyman, including electrical, plumbing, gas and…

WYNDHAM: Werribee hit-run

Westgate Divisional Response Unit officers are investigating after a pedestrian was deliberately stuck in a hit-run collision at Werribee earlier last month.Investigators have been told a group of people were walking along Margaret St when a vehicle mounted the footpath and drove at them about 3.45pm on Sunday, August 10.The car struck a 15-year-old boy…

BRIMBANK: 2 men charged after Derrimut shooting

Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged two men following a shooting in Derrimut this month where the victim subsequently passed away in hospital.Emergency services were notified after a 20-year-old Tarneit man was conveyed to a St Albans hospital shortly after 2.35am on September 4.He passed away in hospital a short time later as a…

MERRI-BEK: Coburg crash witness appeal

Fawkner Highway Patrol officers are appealing for dashcam following a crash in Coburg that left the passenger fighting for life last month.Officers were called to Sydney Rd, between Gaffney St and Pentridge Boulevard, about 10am on August 29.It is understood a silver Holden Astra hatchback was travelling south when it veered onto the wrong side…

NILLUMBIK: Fatality at Kangaroo Ground

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Kangaroo Ground on Friday afternoon, September 12.Emergency Services were called to reports of a collision between two vehicles on Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd about 4.15pm.CPR was performed but the driver of the first vehicle, a 27-year-old Wollert woman, died at the scene.The driver second vehicle was…

WYNDHAM: 35 car thieves – say Police

A Werribee police operation has led to the arrest of 35 alleged car thieves and dangerous drivers, as well as the recovery of six stolen cars across just two nights.Operation Shows runs sporadically overnight in the area, with local police teaming with specialist units including the Air Wing and Dog Squad to target car thieves…

MANNINGHAM: Appeal over Bulleen collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a collision that has left an 18-year-old motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries in Bulleen.A silver Lexus IS250 and black Honda CB 650R motorbike collided at the intersection of Thompsons Rd and Kenneth St about 7.55pm on Saturday, September 13.The Lower Templestowe man was taken to hospital where was in…

WYNDHAM: Man charged with culpable driving

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Wyndham Vale earlier this year.It is alleged a Mitsubishi SUV was travelling along Armstrong Rd when it collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Black Forest Rd about 11.50pm on January 24.The rider, a 43-year-old Wyndham Vale man, was located…