NEWS DESK Fake notes sentence A WOMAN was sentenced in Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week on multiple counts of forging and uttering counterfeit $50 notes. The 21 year old, of Parkdale, received a 12 month community corrections order and 100 hours of community work. Senior Constable Matt Pearce, of Frankston CIU, said the woman was arrested at Frankston police station on Monday when she reported in as part of her bail conditions. She had earlier been arrested and bailed on 12 May. The woman’s boyfriend, 29, was bailed on similar charges at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He will reappear on 29 August. Senior Constable Pearce said the value of the fake notes totalled “many thousands of dollars”. Tell-tale signs of fake notes are a paperlike feel and a window area that doesn’t feel part of the note but, rather, stuck on. The notes are more easily crumpled than the legitimate plastic notes.
Hotel fracas arrest FRANKSTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man in relation to an alleged assault at licensed premises in Seaford on Sunday 22 May. It is alleged a 22-year-old Seaford man was assaulted at the Frankston-Dandenong Rd premises about 11pm. A Seaford man was arrested in Chelsea just before 4pm Thursday and later interviewed. He is expected to be charged on summons with intentionally cause serious injury and affray. In the incident, a man wearing Hells Angels ‘Darkside’ clothing with the words Support 81 came up and allegedly punched the victim to the head several times. Security staff intervened and the offender and two other men were escorted from the premises. The victim refused treatment at the scene but police believe he later re-
quired extensive dental work. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Operation Abide FRANKSTON police are hailing Operation Abide a success. A strong police presence in the late-night campaign around the CBD, entertainment and station precincts on Friday 3 July detected no assaults and only two breaches of drink and drug driving rules out of 718 drivers tested. Twenty-two licenced premises were inspected. The operation will continue every Friday and Saturday night – and possibly Thursday – from 6pm-2am. “We are taking a pro-active approach and it appears to be working,” Acting Sergeant Dominic Loughman said. About 13 uniform and four highway patrol officers will take to the streets each weekend, and visit all the city’s hotels and licenced premises, to advise of breaches of the liquor act and customer issues.
Taking it to the streets POLICE recruits will get a taste of the real world when they spend a day in the Frankston CBD in early next month. The 30 trainees will be bussed to Station St on Thursday 6 August as part of Operation Optic’s community engagement program, ensuring a strong police presence in the high-activity area. Acting Senior Sergeant Steve McRae said they would “engage with traders, commuters and shoppers, search possible offenders, and experience the practical side of policing”. “The street is their real operating environment so this will put all their training into practice,” he said. “Any issues occurring will get their full attention.” The practical experience exercise will be held two or three times a year.
Wellbeing centre fitout for school Refurbishments have begun at McClelland College’s wellbeing centre in Frankston to support at risk and disengaged students as part of a partnership with South East Water. “Students who access the wellbeing centre and counselling services consistently present with challenging or adverse life experiences – the tools and support provided by the wellbeing team help them to participate and achieve,” McClelland College wellbeing coordinator Sarah Williams said. Of the 911 students enrolled at the school, more than 150 are consistently engaged in the wellbeing support and re-engagement programs. Ms Williams said it was important these students had access to a wellbeing area which could provide support in an environment that is warm, inviting and safe. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke visited the school to see the renovations being done. “McClelland College provides invaluable wellbeing and support services to its students to ensure every child can reach their full potential and is given the best chance for a successful future,” he said. “The school’s new partnership with South East Water is a fantastic example of how organisations can support our community and its future – it’s making a real difference.” South East Water’s qualified building team offered their time during school holidays to construct a kitchen area with breakfast facilities enabling the program to better provide the most important meal of the day to those who are missing out. Amendments to walls, doors and floor plan will take place in coming months to assist the program to deliver better services to more students with furniture and appliances to be provided by South East Water as the business moves into its new office in Frankston. South East Water will make the move to its new head office in Frankston in coming months.
Doorway to success: McClelland College’s Sarah Williams and South East Water’s Bruce Phillips at the school’s wellbeing centre.
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Frankston Times
20 July 2015