Police News

CARDINIA: Women blows .263

Friday, June 13, 2025

A woman had her car impounded after she was allegedly caught five and a half times over the legal limit in Pakenham on Wednesday (June 11)Cardinia Highway Patrol officers were on patrol when they spotted a white MG wagon travelling southbound on McGregor Rd about 11.55pm.Officers intercepted the vehicle on Park Boulevard, and the 43-year-old…

WYNDHAM: Arson linked to illegal tobacco dispute?

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad executed a search warrant at a residential address in Dand-enong as part of their investigation into a fatal house fire in Truganina in January.No arrests were made however police seized a number of mobile phones from the address which will now be forensically analysed.Via anonymous reports to Crime…

BRIMBANK: Jewellery stolen at Sunshine

Police are investigating after two high-end rings were stolen from a Sunshine jewellery store.A man entered the Harvester Rd shop and began speaking with staff about engagement rings about 11.15am on Thursday, June 5.The man was given two rings to look at when he suddenly ran from the store.The two rings were worth about $8500…

STONNINGTON: Man dies after Prahran arson attack

A man has died in hospital following an arson attack at a Prahran business.Emergency services were called to a fire at a Chapel St store shortly after 4.15am on January 15.Witnesses told Police that a number of people had poured accelerant inside the premises before setting it alight.The group then fled the address in a…

MERRI-BEK: Death in Brunswick

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in Brunswick where a man became unresponsive following his arrest and subsequently died.Officers were called to the intersection of Sydney Rd and Albert St about 9.30pm on Friday, June 6, to assist paramedics with an agitated man who subsequently became aggressive.The 43-year-old Brunswick man left…

MAROONDAH: Firearms raid at Croydon

Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad have charged a man after a cache of homemade firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, weapons and drugs were seized in Croydon.The investigation commenced in partnership with Australian Border Force and led to a search warrant being executed at a residential address in Croydon on the morning of Tuesday, June 3.Detectives…

MANSFIELD: Fatal crash at Merrijig

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision in Merrijig on Tuesday evening (June 10). It is believed the vehicles collided on Mt Buller Rd near just before 9.30pm. There were three occupants in the first vehicle. The female occupant from that vehicle died at the scene. A male from that vehiclewas airlifted to hospital with…

MELBOURNE: Visa breaches alleged

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

n A Sudan-born man has appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 10), charged with failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 39, after he was located in Melbourne.The man was charged with two counts of failing to ensure an electronic monitoring device remains in good working…

EAST GIPPSLAND: Two killed at Orbost

Police are investigating a fatal crash in Orbost on Tuesday morning, June 10.Emergency services were called to reports of a car crashing into a tree near the corner of Murphys Lane and Bonang-Orbost Rd about 12.20am.The 18-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old male passenger died at the scene.A third occupant was taken to hospital with…

BRIMBANK: Home invasion at St Albans

Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged two men following an aggravated home invasion in St Albans early on Tuesday morning,c June 10.Police were called to the Fox St address shortly after 1.10am following reports a number of people had gained access to a property and discharged a firearm.A search of the area was conducted and…