NEWS DESK with Brodie Cowburn
Five arrests after drug discovery
Holiday target AN increased police presence has been seen in the Frankston CBD and at Bayside Shopping Centre during the school holidays to put a stop to “antisocial behaviour”. The Frankston Police operation kicked off on 11 July. The operation sees a visible police presence across the area to deter people from getting into trouble. Acting Sergeant Julia Starkey said “this operation is in response to a general community response. They were feeling unsafe around the CBD in relation to anti-social behaviour. Young people had been behaving poorly around Bayside Shopping Centre food court and the railway station.”
Bodycams coming soon
Thou shalt not steal A SERIES of alleged burglaries from places of worship has resulted in two arrests. Frankston crime investigation unit detectives teamed with Southern Metro crime team and the Greater Dandenong CIU to implement Operation FLAGRANCY. The operation was in response to alleged commercial burglaries at places of worship between March and July. Police said there were 31 separate incidents, including aggravated burglary, burglary, criminal damage and theft. The alleged offences occurred in Springvale South, Springvale, Keysborough, Carrum Downs, Yuroke, Forest Hill, Burwood, Rockbank, Camberwell, Boronia, Mount Evelyn, Berwick, Myers Flat, Tarneit and Mitcham. A 28-year-old Deer Park man was charged and remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 12 August. An 18-year-old Sunshine man was charged and bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 2 October.
Busybody: Body cams will soon be in use by Kingston police officers. Picture: Supplied
Holy haul: Detectives made two arrests in relation to alleged burglaries at places of worship. Picture: Supplied
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CARRUM LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT Carrum Station and pedestrian access at the Station Street level crossing is now closed. Pedestrian shuttle buses will operate until Sunday 28 July while a temporary pedestrian crossing is built.
their BWC when they are interacting with the public, collecting evidence, at serious incidents, when making an arrest or any other time they consider it necessary to do so.”
BODY cameras will soon be worn by police in Kingston, with 11,000 cameras to be deployed statewide by the end of the year. Body Worn Cameras are worn on police member’s vests, and record audio as well as video. A police statement said that members “will start recording on
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THE discovery of stolen property and drugs believed by police to be methamphetamine and cannabis in Carrum has resulted in the arrests of five people. Police executed a search warrant at two Valetta Street houses and a property in Stanley Street a little before 8.30am, 15 July. Five men were arrested after the warrants were executed. Allegedly stolen property including power tools and bicycles were among the items seized by police. A 35-year-old Carrum man was charged with possess methamphetamine and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail. He appeared at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court 15 July. A 54-year-old Carrum man was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 16 January 2020, charged with possess methamphetamine and handle stolen goods. A 43-year-old Albury man was charged with possess methamphetamine and cannabis. He was also bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 16 January 2020. Two Carrum men, aged 58 and 75, were interviewed by police and released “pending further inquiries” on 15 July. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information in encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Arrest after crash A MAN has been arrested after crashing an allegedly stolen car in Mentone. Police attended the Nepean Highway at Warrigal Road after reports that a Nissan Pulsar had crashed into the back of a stationary car at around 12.40am, 13 July. The Nissan was allegedly stolen. Police said the driver of the Nissan fled, and the Dog Squad was called to assist in finding him. A 27-year-old Warranwood man was found hiding in the front garden of a nearby house. The man was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment. Police said he was expected to be interviewed in relation to a number of offences including theft of motor car and theft from motor car.
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