Police News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Criminal damage at Rosebud

Monday, August 11, 2025

Police are investigating after multiple cars were damaged in Rosebud.It is believed that an unknown female left a licenced premises on Point Nepean Rd in Rosebud after 3am on Friday, July 25.“She walked through the car park and damaged multiple panels on three separate vehicles before walking away,” said a Police representative.Damage is estimated at…

WYNDHAM: Affray at Hoppers Crossing

Police have charged four teenagers after an affray at a shopping centre in Hoppers Crossing.Police were called to reports of an alleged fight between two groups of youths, including four offenders armed with machetes and swords, at the centre on Heaths Rd about 6.40pm on August 7.When Police arrived those involved in the fight had…

KNOX: Upper Ferntree Gully murder charge

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a woman in Upper Ferntree Gully.Officers were called to a home in Seaby Avenue following reports of a deceased woman about 7.50am on Sunday, August 10.Upon entering the premises, officers located the 38-year-old Upper Ferntree Gully woman deceased. A 46-year-old man was arrested at…

WYNDHAM: Lewd act at Point Cook

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man exposed himself in front of two children at a bus stop in Point Cook.The unknown male offender performed a sexual act on himself in the presence of the children at the bus stop on Dunnings Rd/ Point Cook Rd about 4.50pm on…

WYNDHAM: Fast P-plater at Laverton

State Highway Patrol picked up a P-plater travelling more than 50-kmh over the limit in Laverton.The 25-year-old driver was detected travelling at an alleged speed of 156-kmh in the emergency lane on the Princes Fwy about 6.30am on Thursday (Aug. 7).The Braybrook man has been charged with driving in a manner dangerous, driving at a…

NORTH-WEST: Invasion, shooting follow-up

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man as part of their investigation into two separate incidents in 2024 including a home in invasion in Deer Park and a targeted shooting in Fawkner.A 19-year-old Coburg man was taken into custody around 11am on Thursday morning (Aug. 7).In relation to the shooting, he has…

PORT PHILLIP: Detectives probe burglaries

Port Philip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a string of local burglaries.It is understood a man attended a business on Rouse St about 3.40am on May 6.He gained access to the building before fleeing the scene with two laptops.It is believed he fled the scene on foot.Six days later, the…

STATEWIDE: Delivery crews on notice

Riders on e-bikes, scooters and bikes working for food delivery services have been put on notice, with nearly 300 fines issued as part of an operation cracking down on dangerous rider behaviour in Melbourne.Operation Pathfinder has been running since the start of June, with 289 fines issued for a range of e-bike, e-scooter, motor scooter,…

HUME: Fatal crash at Westmeadows

Police are investigating after a fatal collision in Westmeadows on Friday night (Aug. 8).Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a car and pedestrian on Mickleham Rd about 6.55pm.The pedestrian, a 52-year-old West-meadows woman, died at the scene.The driver of the car, a 22-year-old Westmeadows man, was uninjured and has spoken with…

WYNDHAM: 5 times over limit at Hoppers Crossing

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Police have busted a man with a suspended licence drink driving in Hoppers Crossing on Monday night (Aug. 4).Officers on patrol first spotted a Toyota Echo being driven erratically along Heaths Rd about 7.15pm.Police intercepted the Toyota, and the driver was given a preliminary breath test which returned a positive result.After accompanying police to a…