Police News

SOUTH-EAST: Stolen car chase

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Police have charged a man following a crash in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ashburton on tuesday night, July 8.The allegedly stolen silver MG station wagon was spotted on Wellington Rd in Mulgrave about 10.15pm.Officers attempted to intercept the MG, before the driver allegedly refused to pull over and took off at speed.It is alleged…

MELBOURNE: Riotous behaviour charges

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Three people have been charged as part of an investigation into an alleged affray outside of a restaurant in Melbourne on Friday, July 4.It is allegedthat a group of about 20 protestors walked to a restaurant on Hardware Lane at about 8.15pm where members of the public were enjoying their evening.It is alleged that several…

STONNINGTON: Dial-for-drugs racket busted

A man has been charged with allegedly trafficking a plethora of drugs on Chapel St via ride-share drivers, after police uncovered a hidden cache of drugs and weapons behind a false bookshelf.It will be alleged in court that the man was sending out a drug menu to clients frequenting nightclubs and bars on the popular…

SOUTH-EAST: 200-kmh to avoid arrest

A motorcyclist has been charged after he was allegedly detected travelling at speeds up to 200-kmh while trying to avoid arrest.Officers patrolling in Mulgrave first observed the motorcycle travelling at a fast rate of speed on Wellington Rd about 8.50pm on Thursday, June 3.The Air Wing was called in as the motorcycle reached speeds of…

MANNINGHAM: Two deaths at Templestowe

Monday, July 7, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two people died in a collision at Templestowe on Monday morning, July 7.Emergency services were called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on Fitzsimons Lane about 9.25am.It is understood a silver SUV was travelling northbound when it veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided…

STONNINGTON: Medals, jewellery stolen at Toorak

Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after an engagement ring, $50,000 worth of jewellery and multiple war medals were stolen in two burglaries at neighbouring properties in Toorak. Investigators have been told an unknown offender forced entry to two residential premises on Stonehaven Court at about 6.30pm on Friday, June 27….

BANYULE: Anti-semitic slogans daubed on cars at Greensborough

Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate an arson and criminal damage incident at a business in Greensborough on Saturday (July 5). It is understood five unknown people attended the business on Para Road about 3.55am. The offenders gained entry to the business before setting fire to three cars. The group also used red…

MITCHELL: Road death at Wallan

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a truck in Wallan on friday evening (July 4). It is understood the truck collided with the pedestrian in the intersection of the Hume Fwy and Watson St about 7.50pm. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and…

HUME: Stabbing, robbery at Mickleham

Friday, July 4, 2025

Hume Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged stabbing in Mickleham.It is alleged that two men, who were armed with a knife and a golf club, arrived on Sepal Drive and parked next to a vehicle about 9.20pm on June 10.A 50-year-old woman approached them, and they allegedly stole her mobile…

WHITTLESEA: Police charge Donnybrook man

Three men have been arrested for their alleged roles in the importation of about 360kg of methamphetamine impregnated in mosaic tiles.Two Sydney men, 39 and 56, were arrested on Thursday morning (July 3) at Holroyd and Liver-pool.They have been charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs. The maximum penalty for this offence…